Australian Energy Council - Sydney Lunch
Where does Australia’s energy transition go from here?
Investors are there, projects are progressing and the need for new capacity is clear. But getting projects from ambition to operation remains difficult, and the experience is not the same in every market.
At this AEC policy lunch, senior industry leaders will examine the commercial and practical realities facing the sector. The discussion will look at where investment pathways are emerging, what is making projects harder to deliver and how different market conditions are influencing decisions on the ground.
Join energy executives, investors, policymakers and other industry stakeholders in Sydney for a candid discussion on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Tuesday 23 February 2027
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney | 11 Jamison Street, Sydney
Registrations open at 11.30 am
Featuring Jeff Dimery
Two Markets, One Transition
Jeff Dimery, Managing Director & CEO at Alinta Energy, will join AEC CEO Louisa Kinnear for a fireside chat looking at Australia’s energy transition from the perspective of an investor, developer and operator.
Drawing on experience across the east and west coast of Australia, Jeff Dimery will compare what it takes to invest in and deliver projects in two very different energy markets.
The east coast continues to present challenges for investment and development while in some areas the west is opening up new pathways for growth. The discussion will look at why those differences exist, what they mean for projects on the ground and what could help build momentum across the country.
Jeff Dimery will also draw on comparable projects across both markets to share an operator’s view of what works, what makes investment more difficult and where the opportunities lie.
Meet the speakers
Jeff Dimery | MD & CEO, Alinta Energy
Jeff joined Alinta Energy as CEO in 2011 and became Managing Director & CEO in April 2017. Jeff is a senior figure in the Australian energy sector with around 30 years of experience. He is a former Chair of the Australian Energy Council and current board member. Jeff was also a founding member of Australia’s Clean Energy Council, having previously served on the Boards of The Renewable Energy Generators of Australia and the Australian Wind Energy Association. He helped pioneer many of Australia’s earliest renewable energy developments including several wind farms and a large-scale solar project prior to joining Alinta Energy. Jeff’s formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Business degree from RMIT University and an Executive Programme at IMD in Switzerland.
Louisa Kinnear | Chief Executive Officer, Australian Energy Council
Louisa Kinnear assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Energy Council in September 2024. Prior to this, Louisa was the Chief Executive Officer at Jacana Energy, the largest energy retailer in the Northern Territory. She has also held senior roles at Synergy, Western Power and Water Corporation and previously worked for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet in Western Australia. For the past 15 years, Louisa has helped governments, businesses, and customers across various jurisdictions navigate and benefit from the renewable energy transition. She is a strong advocate for fostering collaboration across the energy sector to ensure a successful transition.
More speakers to be announced soon!
Registration information
Early Bird tickets are available in limited quantities, we encourage you to register early to secure your place at the discounted rate.
Early Bird Registration type | Price includes GST + fees |
Member table of 8 | $1,500 |
Non-member table of 8 | $2,250 |
Member single ticket | $225 |
Non-member single ticket | $300 |
Registrations Includes:
✔ Lunch and refreshments
✔ Access to fireside chat
✔ Networking opportunities with industry leaders
Who attends?
AEC policy lunches bring together CEOs, board directors, investors, regulators, policymakers and senior professionals from across the energy sector.
The lunch provides an opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders and meet the people making investment, policy and operational decisions across the sector.
It’s also a chance to compare experiences with peers dealing with many of the same commercial and practical questions around investment and project delivery.
Why attend?
Hear directly from industry leaders with experience investing in, developing and operating major energy projects.
Get a clearer picture of current market conditions and what they mean for investment and project development.
Go beyond the policy debate and hear about the commercial and operational realities of projects built.
Hear different perspectives from across the sector as further industry leaders join the program.
Connect with senior energy industry peers, including executives, investors, policymakers and regulators.
FAQs
- Does this event have Early Bird registrations
Early bird tickets are available for AEC members and non-members for a limited time
- How do I know I'm eligible for Member prices?
If you're unsure of your membership status, our current members are:
Full Members
· AGL
· Alinta Energy
· Aurora Energy
· CleanCo Queensland
· Collgar Renewables
· CS Energy
· Delta Electricity
· EDL
· EnergyAustralia
· ENGIE ANZ
· Fluence Energy
· GloBird Energy
· Hydro Tasmania
· Kleenheat
· Lumo Energy
· Momentum Energy
· Origin
· Pacific Blue
· Powershop
· Red Energy
· Shell Energy
· Snowy Hydro
· Stanwell
· Tango
· Tesla
Associate Members
· ACIL Allen Consulting· Allens
· Arrow Energy
· Ashurst Perkins Coie
· Aurecon
· Department for Energy and Mining
· Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water
· Department of Parliamentary Services
· GB Energy
· General Electric
· GHD
· GPA Engineering
· Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
· Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)
· KPMG
· L.E.K. Consulting
· Lochard Energy
· PwC
· QIC Private Capital Pty Ltd
· Queensland Treasury
· Rio Tinto Iron Ore
· Rothschild & Co
- Are non-members of the AEC able to register?
Yes. All energy industry professionals are welcome.
- Are refunds available
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the date of the lunch
- Is there a dress code?
Smart casual attire is recommended.
- Will this event be available online?
This lunch is in person only
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