Climate Summit for Local Government 2023

Welcome to the premier climate and clean energy event for local government leaders!

About the summit

No community within Australia remains untouched by climate change. Extreme weather events are worsening, and the impacts are reverberating throughout our communities.

As the level of government closest to the community, councils are at the heart of responding - to keep our communities safe and strengthen their resilience in the future.

The Cities Power Partnership's Climate Summit for Local Government will bring together elected officials and chief executives from councils across the country to identify key opportunities, inform practical actions, and inspire innovation, all at the local government level.

If you are a mayor, councillor, executive, manager or senior team leader at any of Australia's 537 local governments and you are looking to embed climate action into council operations, communications, community education and more, our first in-person Summit in five years is not to be missed!

This event is for councils at all stages of the climate action and resilience journey, whether you're a council with plenty of climate initiatives under your belt or just getting started. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from inspiring case studies and experts in climate science and resilience. There will also be ample opportunity to network with other council leaders, as well as connect with leading clean energy businesses in our exhibition space.

Remember: discounted prices are available for attendees from member councils. Before purchasing your tickets, check your membership status. 

Program*

Day 1 - Wednesday, September 6  

• Electric vehicle showcase and networking event, Melbourne Showgrounds, 1:30pm - 6pm (*Bus departs Melbourne at 1pm)

Day 2 - Thursday, September 7: 

• Conference program (keynote sessions, workshops and networking), RMIT Storey Hall, 9am - 4pm

• Climate Awards Gala dinner, State Library Victoria, 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Day 3 - Friday, September 8: 

• Conference program (keynote sessions, workshops and networking), RMIT Storey Hall, 9am - 4:30pm

You can find more information, including key program topics, on our event website. 

Accommodation

Discounts have been secured at the following hotels, within 10 minute's walk from Storey Hall: 

• Brady Hotel Jones Lane (code: CLIMATE)
• Brady Hotels Hardware Lane (code: CLIMATE)
• Pullman Melbourne (code: CPPSUMMIT)
• Mercure Welcome (code: CPPSUMMIT)

Note: the discount code CPPSUMMIT works at any Accor hotel. 

Remember, the earlier you book, the more likely you'll get cheaper rates! All the above hotels have flexible cancellation policies. 

Contact

Please email Quimby Mills, Comms and Events Coordinator at the Cities Power Partnership, if you have any questions.