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The 7th Annual Tasmanian Energy Development Conference

A crucial year for Tasmania’s renewable energy sector

4-5 June 2025 | Paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport

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Join us in 2025 as we return to Devonport for the 7th Annual Tasmanian Energy Development Conference to explore what will be a crucial year for Tasmania’s renewable energy sector.

As the uptake of renewables continues to surge across Tasmania, 2025 is expected to be the year for environmental approvals, final investment decisions, project development, and funding announcements across the State’s energy sector. Join us as we explore all the latest developments at Tasmania’s largest energy event of the year.

Speakers

Hon Nick Duigan MP

Minister for Energy and Renewables, Government of Tasmania

Vanessa Pinto

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Renewables, Energy, Climate and Future Industries, Tasmania (ReCFIT)

Stephanie McGregor

Chief Executive Officer, Marinus Link

Erin van Maanen

Executive General Manager, Strategy, Hydro Tasmania

Bess Clark

Chief Executive Officer, TasRex

Ron Green

Project Director, Tasmanian Green Hydrogen Hub

Wacek Lipski

CEO, Tasmanian Gas Pipeline

Damian Vermey

Head of Development, Ark Energy

Ben Thompson

Associate Director, Rewiring the Nation, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)

Veronica Terry

Manager – Regional Development, Cradle Coast Authority

Michael Bailey

Chief Executive, Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Medard Boutry

General Manager Development, Goldwind Australia

Andrew Kerley

Director – Head of Wind, Equis

Professor Evan Gray

Program Leader, Research Program 3: Offshore Renewable Energy Systems, Blue Economy CRC

Senior Representative, TasPorts

Thomas Schmitz

General Manager Energy Markets, Aquila Clean Energy APAC

Kim Mallee

Director, Community Power Agency

Will Barbour

Chief Customer Officer, Aurora Energy

Ray Mostogl

Chief Executive Officer, Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council

Andrew Clark

Executive Director, Alternate Path

Ian Jones

Chair, Clean Energy Tasmania

Agenda

10:00 am

OPENING | Opening remarks from the Chair

10:10 am

OPENING KEYNOTE MINISTERIAL ADDRESS | Tasmanian Government keynote address

Hon Nick Duigan MP, Minister for Energy and Renewables, Government of Tasmania

10:20 am

Address from ReCFIT

Vanessa Pinto, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Renewables, Energy, Climate and Future Industries, Tasmania (ReCFIT)

10:40 am

Update on the Marinus Link

Stephanie McGregor, Chief Executive Officer, Marinus Link

11:00 am

Supporting Tasmania’s future energy needs

Erin van Maanen, Executive General Manager, Strategy, Hydro Tasmania

11:20 am

Networking and refreshment break

11:50 am

Creating positive outcomes for communities and nature in the shift to renewable energy

Kim Mallee, Director, Community Power Agency

12:10 pm

This panel discussion will bring together community representatives and sectoral leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities the Renewable Energy Industry is facing in Tasmania, as well as enable solutions focused collaborations for a stronger energy transition.

1:00 pm

Lunch and networking break

2:00 pm

Workforce planning and community benefits

Veronica Terry, Manager – Regional Development, Cradle Coast Authority

2:20 pm

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE | Furthering the growth of renewable energy by minimizing wildlife impacts while maximizing energy production

2:35 pm

Addressing the biodiversity information requirements of decision-makers and regulators throughout Tasmania

2:50 pm

The Port Latta Wind Farm

Thomas Schmitz, General Manager Energy Markets, Aquila Clean Energy APAC

3:10 pm

Networking and refreshment break

3:40 pm

Ark Energy's Tasmania Developments

Damian Vermey, Head of Development, Ark Energy

4:10 pm

Update on the Bell Bay Wind Farm

Andrew Kerley, Director – Head of Wind, Equis

4:30 pm

The role of natural gas in the energy transition

Wacek Lipski, CEO, Tasmanian Gas Pipeline

4:50 pm

Closing remarks from Chair & Networking Function

6:30 pm

CONFERENCE DINNER | Official Conference Dinner

9:00 am

OPENING | Opening remarks from the Chair

9:10 am

The Tasmania Report – Vision 2028

Michael Bailey, Chief Executive, Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

9:30 am

Funding clean energy projects in Tasmania

Ben Thompson, Associate Director, Rewiring the Nation, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)

9:50 am

Empowering customers through the energy transition: Retailers as a trusted partner

Will Barbour, Chief Customer Officer, Aurora Energy

10:10 am

The trend towards electrification of mine sites in Tasmania, and the implications for energy demand

Ray Mostogl, Chief Executive Officer, Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council

10:30 am

The new Bass Straight Renewable Energy Terminal at Bell Bay

Senior Representative, TasPorts,

10:50 am

Networking and refreshment break

11:20 am

The Northern Midlands Solar Farm Project

Bess Clark, Chief Executive Officer, TasRex

11:40 am

Goldwind’s new wind farm plans for Tasmania

Medard Boutry, General Manager Development, Goldwind Australia

12:00 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION | Securing project approvals

Ian Jones, Chair, Clean Energy Tasmania

12:40 pm

Energy demand by Tasmanian industry

1:00 pm

The Blue Economy CRC hydrogen microgrid demonstration project

Professor Evan Gray, Program Leader, Research Program 3: Offshore Renewable Energy Systems, Blue Economy CRC

1:20 pm

The Tasmanian Green Hydrogen Hub Project

Ron Green, Project Director, Tasmanian Green Hydrogen Hub

1:40 pm

Closing remarks from the Chair

1:45 pm

Lunch & END OF CONFERENCE

Sponsors

Pricing

Packages Price
Package(Two Days)$2895+GST
Extras Price
Networking Dinner $220+GST

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

RECONNECT AND RE-ENGAGE WITH YOUR INDUSTRY COLLEAGUES

The Annual Tasmanian Energy Development Conference, brings together key industry stakeholders from Tasmania and interstate.

There are many opportunities for networking including social events such as networking drinks and a conference dinner, 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

Please note that this event will incorporate a digital attendance component to enable speakers and attendees who are not permitted to travel the opportunity to still virtually attend.

To see what is on offer please contact:
Megan Rogulski – Sponsorship Manager
T: +61 (0)2 9080 4334
E: [email protected]

Event Code Of Conduct

We want everyone who comes to our events to have a great experience. This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour, and how to report anything witnessed or experienced that goes against them. Read our Event Code of Conduct here.

ConnectMe + Streamly

ConnectMe • Networking enhanced

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* Note: In a minority of cases, speakers may request their sessions to be excluded from Streamly access.

when & where

04 - 05 Jun 2025

Paranaple Convention Centre
Market Square, 137 Rooke St
Devonport TAS 7310


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Still have a question?

General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 2 9080 4307
[email protected]

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Megan Rogulski
+61 2 9080 4334
[email protected]

Speaking Enquiries
Lisa Hedlund
+61 2 9080 4324
[email protected]

Marketing & Media Enquiries
Chris Shorthouse
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