The Illawarra Clean Energy Summit and Expo, created by Business Illawarra will be held on Monday 14th August 2023 from 9:00am - 1:00pm at BlueScope in Coniston.  

Special guests include The Hon. Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and The Hon. Paul Scully, Minister for Planning and Public Space, who will speak at this summit. It will be an important opportunity for the region’s business community to hear from leaders in government and industry on the Illawarra’s exciting future in renewable energy generation, transmission, storage and export.

With the announcement of the National Net Zero Authority, and a significant opportunity presented by the Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone, engagement with Federal and State Government is critical for local industry and investors.

Held in partnership with Endeavour Energy and Oceanex, the summit will present expert panels that will discuss opportunities making the Illawarra a future clean energy, renewables and clean manufacturing powerhouse.

Panel One: Clean Energy 

• Emily Scivetti, Chief Operating Officer, Oceanex
• Marika Calfas, Chief Operating Officer, NSW Ports 
• Chris Dolman, Business Development Manager, BOC Australia
• Representative from Green Gravity

Panel Two: Clean Manufacturing & Skills

• Guy Chalkey, Chief Executive Officer, Endeavour Energy
• Bridgette Carter, Project Director, BlueScope 
• Steve Turner, Director, ColonySix
• Joe Barr, Chief Executive Officer, John Holland Group  

CLEAN ENERGY EXHIBITION 

The Exhibition component of the event will showcase the expertise and technology that is driving this industry, and all key players will be present to discuss their businesses. Exhibition stands will be hosted throughout the summit by: Endeavour Energy, Oceanex, BOC, BlueScope, Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation, John Holland, NSW Ports, Regional NSW, University of Wollongong, and Wollongong City of Innovation. 

The Illawarra is home to a strong, diverse and growing renewable energy sector which benefits from leading research at the University of Wollongong and advanced supply chains in related fields.

The Expo component of the event will showcase the expertise and technology that is driving this industry, and all key players will be present to discuss their businesses.

Tickets cost $80 for members and $150 for non-members, and can be purchased here via 123Tix  https://www.123tix.com.au/events/39644/the-illawarra-clean-energy-summit-expo