Hunter Climate Innovation & Investment Summit
Investor Summit
What technologies will shape the next decade? What are the big bets and bottlenecks for the Hunter? Join us at this summit of leaders, investors and innovators!
Speakers include:
- Andrew Macphillamy, NRFC & Net Zero Fund
- Will Reeves, ARENA
- Prof Liz Thurbon, Green Energy State Craft
- Annie Lacombe, MGA Thermal
- Justin Bain, 3ME Technology
- James Bradley, Facet Amtech
- Will Gardner, FPR Energy
- Nick Ooi, Investible
- Claire Goelst, Envest
- Anna Sayer, Hunter Angels
- Baidy Barton, The Melt
- Lena Vestad Hansen, TRaCE
- Claire Speedy, Energy Estate
- John Mellowes, BioCarbon
- Todd McHenry, MCi Carbon
- Andrew Pease, Catapult UK
About the Event
A one-day event in the Hunter region examining how an industrial area is approaching energy transition. Optional morning tours of climate tech sites, followed by discussions with regional leaders, investors, and industry representatives. The day includes an innovator showcase and closes with networking.
Highlights
- Optional morning tours of regional climate sites (9:00am – 11:00am)
- Investor panel on regional opportunities
- Industry panel on energy and infrastructure transition
- Innovator showcase with regional founders
- Networking to close the day
Why Attend?
- Explore regional approaches to industrial transition
- Meet investors interested in regional opportunities
- Connect with founders working on energy and industrial solutions
- Learn from industry perspectives on transition challenges
- Discover partnership possibilities in the region
Event Information
- Date: Thursday 26 March 2026 from 11:00am - 6:00pm
- Location: I2N Hub Honeysuckle
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.