Decarbonising Manufacturing in The Hunter

As the race to Net Zero accelerates, manufacturing — one of the Hunter’s most energy-intensive sectors — faces a critical challenge: how to cut emissions while remaining competitive.

Manufacturing in the Hunter accounts for a significant portion of the state’s electricity usage. While the transition to renewables like wind, solar, and hydrogen is underway, an equally pressing challenge remains — reducing carbon emissions from existing production. Emerging technologies in energy storage, carbon abatement, and sequestration are set to play a crucial role, but what does this mean for local businesses?

Join Business Hunter and the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) to unpack the opportunities and challenges of decarbonising manufacturing. This event brings together industry leaders who are shaping the future of low-carbon manufacturing and exploring practical pathways for businesses to thrive in a net-zero economy.

What We’ll Cover:
✅ The real-world impact of Net Zero targets on manufacturing in the Hunter
✅ Breakthrough technologies transforming energy storage, carbon capture, and emissions reduction
✅ Practical strategies for businesses to reduce carbon intensity while maintaining productivity and growth

Our Expert Panel:
🔹 Jerome Dozol, CEO at Tomago Aluminium
🔹 Rod Henderson, CEO at Ampcontrol
🔹 Erich Kisi, Executive Chair & Chief Scientist at MGA Thermal
🔹 Marcus Dawe, CEO at MCi Carbon

Keynote Speaker:
Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia & Assistant Minister for Trade.

Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the region’s industrial future.

Details
Date & Time: Friday March 14 | Coffee and light breakfast 7:00 AM. Formalities 7:30 AM start – 9:00 AM
Location: Q Building, University of Newcastle
Sponsored by the Net Zero Economy Authority