Hunter Climate Innovation and Investment Summit
Exploring the Future of Climate Tech and Decarbonisation

Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Location: i2N Hub, Honeysuckle, Newcastle, NSW

Join us for a transformative one-day summit bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, climate innovators, and investors. The Hunter Climate Innovation and Investment Summit will showcase the immense growth potential of climate tech in regions like Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, and highlight how this dynamic area is positioned to lead the global decarbonisation transition.

Highlights:

Morning Tour of World-Class Facilities:
Kick off the day with an exclusive tour of Newcastle’s cutting-edge climate tech facilities, where you’ll see firsthand the groundbreaking work being done in sustainability and decarbonisation technologies.
Keynote Address by Creel Price:
Be inspired by world-renowned entrepreneur and investor, Creel Price, Co-Founder of Greenhouse and Investible. As a pioneer in the investment space, Creel will share his vision for the future of climate innovation and the critical role of investment in driving sustainable change.
Industry Evolution Panel Discussion:
Gain insights from an expert panel of industry leaders discussing the transformational impact of climate technologies on the global decarbonisation journey. Hear about the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the climate tech sector, with a special focus on the Hunter region’s growing role in this global movement.
Climate Tech Showcase:
Experience a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge climate tech innovations emerging from the region. From clean energy solutions to carbon capture technologies, discover the startups and technologies leading the way in climate action.
Networking Drinks:
End the day with networking drinks, providing an opportunity to connect with like-minded innovators, investors, and industry leaders. Share ideas, explore collaborations, and leave the event inspired by the shared vision for a sustainable future.

This is your opportunity to connect with a community driving change, and to be inspired by the immense potential of climate tech to reshape industries, create jobs, and secure a sustainable future for the planet.

Come to connect. Leave motivated. Together, we can accelerate the decarbonisation transformation.

Agenda

Time	What
9.30- 11.30	Optional Tour – Climate Innovation and Investment (SOLD OUT)
11.30-12.20	Arrivals and registrations plus networking welcome lunch
12.20	Welcome and introduction
12.35 -13.20:	Creel Price keynote - Entreprenassiance and the transformation of industry with climate innovation and founding Investible and Greenhouse, Greenhouse
13.20- 13.40	Sustainable industry transitions: Circular economy lessons from the Hunter - Rasika Mohan and Tim Askew, GHD
13.40-14.00:	Afternoon tea
14.00 - 15.20:	Industry Transformation Panel with Claire Quigley moderating, Hunter IF Panel: Meredith Read - Orica, Simon Murphy – GHD, Antonn Russek – Port of Newcastle, Seth Pathiyil – AGL,
15.20 - 16.20:	Climate Innovation Showcase presented by i2N and Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy
16.25pm	NETWORKING drinks by Lion carbon neutral beer, Gravity and Packamama Eco Friendly Wines
18.30pm	Officially closed, connections made, climate innovation and investment collaborations in action!

Register to get your tickets now!

This event is proudly sponsored by Investment NSW, Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy, GHD and generously supported by Hunter Innovation Festival, University of Newcastle I2N, New.E, HunterNet, and Beyond Zero Emissions.

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