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The Kwinana Major Projects Conference takes place on the 14-15 October 2024 at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges. The event will explore investment opportunities, major projects, and economic growth for the Kwinana region.
Connect, collaborate, and get inspired by exclusive updates on major projects and emerging developments. Network with the region’s senior industry, investors, businesses, community, and government representatives.
Key topics to be discussed include:
- Kwinana’s role in achieving net zero by 2050
- Accelerating decarbonisation by developing clean energy supply chains & critical mineral manufacturing in the region
- The Kwinana Strategic Industrial Area (SIA) – A Vision for the future
- Decarbonising Kwinana – A collective exercise
- Developing Lithium Valley, WA to facilitating and enabling the development of secondary and tertiary processing of lithium and critical raw materials
- Freight & Logistics – Updates on Westport & Fremantle Port
- The new $750 million Resources Community Investment Initiative in WA
- Case studies from companies accelerating decarbonisation by driving domestic value-add manufacturing, refining production and processing in the region
- West Australia’s future as a part of the global battery value chain
- Strategic development and emerging industries driving economic growth
- Plans for new Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH)
- Growth of offshore wind– how this green energy can be used to decarbonise industrial operations in Kwinana
- Setting up a Renewable Industry Precinct (REIP) in Kwinana – what’s involved, and what are we seeing across Australia
- Skilling and training for a rapidly developing region
Don’t miss out on this unparalleled networking and learning experience for the Kwinana region. Book your tickets today
2024 Speakers

Jessica Shaw MLA
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Minister for State and Industry, Development, Jobs and Trade; Public Sector Management; Federal-State Relations, Government of Western Australia

David Harrison
Chief Executive Officer, Kwinana Industries Council

Esther Anderson
Operations Manager, Western Trade Coast Business Network

David Zacher
General Manager - Major Projects, WesCEF

Chris Oughton
Consultant

Shannon O’Rourke
Chief Executive Officer, Powering Australia

Chris Kearney
Chief Executive Officer, Wind With Purpose

Rosie Johnstone
Chair, CCUS Network Australia

Tom Coolican
Chief Operating Officer, Hazer Group

Kurt Baker
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Executive General Manager Future Energy, Synergy

Brad Lingo
Chairman, Pilot Energy

Professor Eric May
Chief Executive Officer, Future Energy Exports CRC

Patrick Seares
Managing Director, Westport Program

Rebecca Lewis
Head of Hydrogen Opportunities, Woodside

Jose Sorto
Director - Kwinana Energy Recovery, ACCIONA

Amy Lomas
Partner | Energy & Infrastructure, PwC

Sami Zouad
General Manager, Strategy, Planning and Performance, Fremantle Ports

Sophie O’Keefe
Executive Director, Global Advanced Industries Hub, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI)

Hannah Beck
Director, Global Advanced Industries Hub, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI)

Ben Haddock
Associate Principal - Project Director, Arup

Jo Monery
Director, Social Impact, Purple

Sue Hasey
Chief Executive Officer, Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce

Audrey Bailly
Business Development Director (ANZ), Ansarada Procure

Colleen Yates
Chief Executive Officer, Regional Development Australia Perth

Mark Rheinlander
Chief Executive Officer, Carbon 280

Fraser Ramsay
Executive Regional Manager, ACCIONA

Nim Gnanendran
Technical Director – Decarbonisation, GHD

Tom Hüberli
Director, RSM Australia

Fred Bkamdin
National Business Growth Manager – Marine, Energy Power Systems Australia
Sponsors
exhibitors
Partners
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Reconnect and re-engage with your industry peers at the Kwinana Major Projects Conference.
There are many opportunities for networking including social events such as networking drinks, refreshment breaks and lunches, making this not just a conference… but an all encompassing industry “experience”.
Event sponsorship or exhibiting will allow your organisation to:
- Build relationships with potential and existing clients
- Generate leads from a high-level, targeted audience
- Close sales in a more personal manner than via phone
- Demonstrate your product in person
- Network with the industry
- Build brand awareness
To see what is on offer please contact:
Valerie Pogrebizhsky
Sponsorship Manager
T: +61 (0) 2 9080 4362
E: Valerie.Pogrebizhsky@informa.com
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.
We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.
To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.
ConnectMe
ConnectMe • Networking enhanced
All of our events utilise a bespoke dynamic smartphone app, ConnectMe – which guarantees attendees a premium event experience. Logins are sent prior to the conference commencement allowing you to check who’s attending, schedule in meetings and catch ups, participate in live Q+A and interactive polls, and much more. ConnectMe ensures you never miss a beat prior, during and post event.
when & where
14 - 15 Oct 2024
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
46-54 Marine Terrace
Fremantle WA 6160
Phone: (08) 9432 4000
Click here for special accommodation rate.
contact
Still have a question?
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
T: +61 (0) 2 9080 4307
E: info@informa.com.au
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Valerie Pogrebizhsky
T: +61 (0) 2 9080 4362
E: Valerie.Pogrebizhsky@informa.com
Speaking Enquiries
Lisa Hedlund
Conference Manager
E: Lisa.Hedlund@informa.com.au
Marketing & Media Enquiries
Chris Shorthouse – Marketing Manager
T: +61 415 047 287
E: chris.shorthouse@informa.com