About
Australia's clean energy transition is globally significant. As consumers we can participate in, and be a fundamental part of, the future infrastructure through rooftop solar, electric cars and home batteries.
Abundant solar and natural resources provide seemingly unlimited potential for large scale renewable infrastructure, and the furious speed of innovation and change is exciting. However, the transition is fraught with unexplored consequences and risk if we don't fully consider the plethora of social impacts.
Our showcase event will explore the human considerations of the energy transition that will feature in our daily lives for generations.
Event registration opens at 1.45pm.
Event begins at 2.00pm sharp with talks, case studies, a panel discussion and Q&A.
Networking drinks begin at 5.15pm immediately after talks conclude.
Event ends at 6.30pm.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the event, therefore registration is essential.
Please note: this event is in-person only with strictly limited capacity and will not be streamed or available online. Registration is essential.
Speaker Panel
We are delighted to have award-winning Sydney Morning Herald journalist Caitlin Fitzsimmons moderating our panel discussion between Wiradjuri Weilwan educator and performer Neville Williams-Boney, Ursula Crowley Hogben from community group Zero Emissions Sydney North and Nicolette Boele from Smart Energy Council.
Key topics
This showcase event will explore the human element of Australia's clean energy transition through talks, case studies, and panel discussions. You'll hear from a range of speakers on a variety of topics such as:
- Community engagement in the energy transition, especially coal-dependent communities
- Considering the rights of First Nations peoples and community stakeholders in renewable energy projects
- Winners and losers in the shift to a Digital Grid: cybersecurity, privacy and social license
- The role of media in enabling an inclusive renewable transition
- How Implementation Science approaches can help deliver a human-centred energy transition
Venue
This event will be held at:
MCIC Event Space
Room G22, Hilmer Building
UNSW Kensington NSW 2052