Unexplored Aspects of the Energy Transition

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.

Join us from 2pm for talks, case studies, a panel discussion and Q&A, followed by networking until 6.30pm.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the event.

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

Speakers:

Professor Matthew Kearnes, Dr. Andy Symington, A/Prof. Rob Nicholls, Katie Quail, A/Prof. Natalie Taylor, Dr. Rebecca Green