
Towards net-zero in SA business
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Program
Program outline will be released soon.
*Program subject to change, at the discretion of the Conference Program Committee.
Day 1 - Thursday 8 May 2025 | |||||
7.30am | Registrations open | ||||
8.45am |
Conference Opening – Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies Martin Haese - Chair, Premier’s Climate Change Council |
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9.00am |
Welcome to Country |
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9.15am | Session 1: Opening Address - Government of South Australia | ||||
9.45am |
Session 2: The Global Perspective What does climate change action look like outside of South Australia? |
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10.15am | Session 3: Keynote Address (speaker to be announced) | ||||
10.45am |
Morning Tea / Networking |
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11.15am |
Session 4: Sustainable Low Emissions Industry What do future low emission industries look like in South Australia? |
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12.00pm |
Session 5: Finance and Investment for Decarbonised Business How to position your business to secure sustainable finance |
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12.45pm |
Lunch / Networking |
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1.45pm |
Session 6 (Concurrent Sessions): Why Decarbonising is Good for Business Leading businesses will share case studies and answer questions from the audience. - Session 6a: Decarbonise your Business – SMEs Hear from SME's that are taking advantage of market opportunities and new technology - Session 6b: Decarbonise your business - Large Enterprises Hear from copmpanies that have found solutions to decarbonise their business and are undertaking financial disclosures. |
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2.30pm |
Session 7 (Concurrent Sessions): How to Decarbonise your Business Hear from experts on how to start measuring emissions; managing scope 3 emissions; and reducing emissions in the built environment. - Session 7a: Measuring your Emissions - The basics and where to start - Session 7b: Managing Scope 3 Emissions - How to decarbonise supply chains and the opportunities from tracking carbon emissions - Session 7c: Decarbonising Housing and Buildings - How do we balance the high demand for housing with the need to build more sustainably? |
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3.15pm |
Afternoon Tea / Networking |
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3.45pm |
Session 8: Learning from Climate Savvy Agribusiness Hear from leading Agribusiness experts on the gaps and opportunities in tackling climate change and building resilience for your business. |
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4.30pm | End of Day 1 - Closing Remarks - Martin Haese | ||||
4.35-5.35pm |
After Day 1 Networking Drinks |
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6.00pm (6.30pm start) |
Dinner Event (limited tickets) Venue: National Wine Centre |
Day 2 - Friday 9 May 2025 | |||||
From 8.00am | Registrations open | ||||
8.45am |
Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies Martin Haese - Chair, Premier’s Climate Change Council |
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8.55am | Welcome to Country | ||||
9.10am |
Session 9: Building South Australia’s Resilience
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9.40am |
Session 10: Keynote Address (speaker to be announced)
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10.00am |
Session 11: The Real Cost of Climate Change Starting with an introduction to the impacts of climate change, this conversation will delve into what this will mean for insurance, finance and business sectors. |
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10.45am |
Morning Tea / Networking |
11.15am |
Session 12: Practical Solutions for SMEs Hear from an expert on the simple steps you can take to respond to climate change and prepare for a low emissions future. |
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12.00pm |
Transition to concurrent sessions |
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12.10pm |
Session 13 (Concurrent Breakout): Masterclasses for decarbonising and building resilience across industry sectors Content experts demonstrating practical solutions for business and industry to take away to reduce emissions and prepare for climate change. - Session 13a: Transport - The Future of Freight - Session 13b: Knowing your Consumer - Customer behaviour and preference as drivers for market diversification and change - Session 13c: Benefits of a Circular Economy - Actions and outcomes - Session 13d: Harvesting Resilience: Carbon Farming for Sustainable Business Growth - How carbon farming can help to future proof your business |
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12.55pm |
Lunch / Networking |
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1.55pm |
Session 14 (Concurrent Breakout): Future Focus Foresight Conversations on emerging trends. - Session 14a: Future Fuels - What are the solutions beyond electric vehicles (synthetic, bio, and e-methane)? - Session 14b: Environmental Protection - Session 14c: Driving Climate Action in Healthcare: Transforming the Sector for a Sustainable Future - Exploring emissions reduction and adaptation strategies in healthcare to drive sustainable, resilient soluntions. - Session 14d: Future Cities - What are the current and future challenges and opportunities to create better cities in South Australia? |
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2.40pm |
Session 15: Building the Skills of the Future Taking action to meet workforce requirements from changes associated with decarbonisation. |
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3.25pm |
Session 16: Keynote Address (speaker to be announced)
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3.55pm |
Closing Summary |
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4.15pm |
Conference Close |
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4.15-5.15pm |
After Event Networking Drinks and Catering |
CONFERENCE
INFORMATION
South Australia’s
Industry Climate Change Conference
8 – 9 May 2025
Adelaide Convention Centre
CONFERENCE
ORGANISERS
All Occasions Group
12 Stirling Street
Thebarton SA 5031
Contact Information
conference@aomevents.com
(08) 8125 2200