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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Date | Strategic Summit | Exhibition | Unlocking Wind Capital | Happy Hour in the Exhibition | Sustainability & Diversity Gala Dinner | Regional Development Forum | Offshore WindTECH | Student’s Day | Women in Net-zero Future |
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17 July, 2025 | 09:00-18:00 | 09:00-17:30 | 10:00-16:30 | 17:30-19:00 | 19:00-21:00 | - | 10:00-15:20 | 10:00-12:00 | 16:00-17:30 |
18 July, 2025 | 09:00-17:40 | 09:00-16:30 | - | - | - | 09:30-16:30 | 09:25-15:00 | - | - |
2025 STRATEGIC SUMMIT AGENDA
DAY 2 18 Morning | Viewpoints: Offshore Wind Commercialization
09:00 - 09:05
05 mins
Welcome by Chair
09:05 - 09:15
10 mins
[Government's View] Policy Considerations for Commercial Offshore Wind
09:15 - 10:05
50 mins
[Panel] Streamlining the Commercialisation of Offshore Wind Projects
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Learn of regulations and permitting process
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Pricing mechanism to grid
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Environmental impact assessment
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Engaging communities and stakeholders to gain support and ensure social acceptance
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Advanced Design and Technology Utilisation
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Capital Inputs
Anil Chanana
Country Manager Australia
Parkwind
10:05 - 10:30
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Fugro
10:30 - 10:55
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
Coffee Break & Networking
11:25 - 11:50
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
11:50 - 12:40
50 mins
[Panel] Infrastructure Preparation for Construction of Offshore Wind Farms
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Comprehensive planning for the construction phase
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Upgrade ports for efficient assembly and logistics of offshore components
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Availability and capability of vessels and platforms for installation and maintenance
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Reliable cable solutions for power from offshore turbines to grid
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Involving local support
Moderator:
Maya Malik
Co-founder
KIMAenergy
Panelist:
Matt Thorpe
Chief Executive Officer
Port of Hastings
Marco Kanaar
General Manager Offshore Installation APAC
DEME
Captain Ashley McDonald
Ports & Maritime Senior Advisor
Gippsland Skies
Keith Wilks
Chief Executive Officer
Southern Ports Authority
Brett Winter
Chief Executive Officer
GeelongPort
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Rob Grimmond
Managing Director
Offshore Marine Subsea
Lunch & Networking Break
DAY 2 18 Afternoon | Maintaining and Managing Onshore Assets
14:00 - 14:50
50 mins
[Panel] Optimising Performance - Realising Sustained Growth Through Smart Planning and Optimal Operations
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Advanced forecasting accurate resource management
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Implementing smart maintenance and monitoring systems to maximize the performance
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Key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and growth
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Wind farm layout design and cybersecurity
14:50 - 15:15
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
Coffee Break & Networking
15:55 - 16:20
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
16:20 - 16:45
25 mins
[Keynote] Exploring End-of-life Issues and Recycling Practices
16:45 - 17:35
50 mins
[Panel] Environment Impact and Social Licence in Wind Farm Planning
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Assessment and mitigation of ecological impacts of wind farms
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How to protect local wildlife and habitats
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Transparent communication: Early involvement of local communities throughout the planning process
Adam Mitchell
Head of Approvals
Southerly Ten
Marita Giles
Environment and Approvals Manager
Corio Generation
Darren McCubbin
Chief Executive Officer
Gippsland Climate Change Network
Jack Redpath
Nature and Renewables Campaigner
Australian Conservation Foundation
Sibylle Giraud
VP Wind, Civil Aviation and Environmental Practise
Robin Radar Systems
Martine Holberton
Director, Renewables
The Energy Charter
17:35 - 17:40
05 mins
Closing Address by Chair
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