River City Renewables: The Autumn Switch-On
The Autumn Switch-On
River City Renewables returns with The Autumn Switch-On. A senior-led evening event bringing together leaders shaping the next phase of Australia’s clean energy build-out.
As the project pipeline continues to grow, delivery certainty is emerging as the true differentiator. This session explores what is actually setting the pace for renewable energy projects in 2026 - moving beyond headline capacity to the realities of grid access, approvals, capital discipline, logistics and execution.
The event will feature a moderated panel discussion, coupled with open-ended networking.
Speaker announcements will be released shortly, with perspectives spanning development, infrastructure, finance and delivery.
Designed for senior decision-makers, The Autumn Switch-On balances considered discussion with meaningful peer-level connection in a relaxed evening setting.
What to expect
• Insight into delivery constraints shaping 2026 project outcomes
• Honest discussion on pipeline realism versus execution certainty
• Perspectives from those financing, building and enabling projects
• High-quality networking with industry peers
This is a conversation for leaders responsible for turning ambition into infrastructure.
The Lineup
Heather Anderson, CEO icubed
Heather is the CEO of icubed Consulting. With a background in construction, she brings practical leadership to icubed, combining industry expertise with a strong commitment to gender equity and fostering inclusive environments in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
James Sparke, CEO Owner One Global Logistics
James Sparke is a seasoned logistics leader and Owner of One Global Logistics, bringing more than 30 years of global forwarding and project logistics experience to complex supply chain challenges. He has founded and grown international freight forwarding ventures, focusing on tailored solutions for construction, renewables and energy sectors while building high-trust relationships across clients and partners.
Kate Muller, Partner Energy and Infrastructure Transactions at Ashurst
Kate is a partner in Ashurst’s projects and energy transition practice, advising sponsors, developers, funders and financiers across the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects. Her work spans solar, wind, battery storage, pumped hydro, hydrogen, efuels and energy-from-waste, supporting both greenfield development and secondary market transactions. Kate brings a pragmatic, deal-focused approach to structuring bankable projects, negotiating commercial contracts and managing risk allocation across complex energy developments. She is recognised as a Leading Partner for Energy (Transactions and Regulatory) by Legal 500.
Mick Flynn, Head of Engineering EPEC Group
Mick brings more than 20 years’ experience across engineering leadership and major infrastructure programs. Beginning his career as an electrician before becoming a Chartered Engineer, he combines practical site experience with technical and commercial leadership across complex energy projects. At EPEC, Mick leads an international Power Systems Engineering team delivering grid performance studies for utility-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. His perspective will bring insight into the operational and engineering realities involved in progressing projects through the grid connection process.
Nick Canto, Principal Consultant and Founder of icubed Consulting
Over more than three decades in infrastructure and renewable energy, Nick and the icubed team have contributed to the delivery of 9GW+ of constructed wind projects and supported the development and approvals of over 1GW of solar and battery storage across Queensland and NSW. Nick brings a development and infrastructure strategy perspective to our discussion on what is setting the pace for clean energy projects in 2026.
Agenda
- 5:30 pm - 5:50 pm
Doors Open
Check in with the Phillip Riley Events Team and begin connecting.
- 6:00 pm - 6:10 pm
Welcome
Our MC will welcome attendees and introduce Diamond Sponsors, One Global Logistics who will give a 5min opening talk about Renewable Energy Pipeline Logistics.
- 6:10 am - 6:40 pm
Panel Discussion: From Pipeline To Power
Our MC will introduce our Panel Chair and Sponsors. The chair will keep the session concise, practical and engaging.
- 6:40 pm - 8:30 pm
The Switch-On
Continue the conversation or make new connections while enjoying light refreshments.
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