Conference Program
View the PDF program for session details and confirmed speakers.
We will continue to update as speakers are confirmed.
Note: Delegates will be able to view the full program via the conference app, which will be released shortly before the event.
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6.00pm – 8.00pm
Welcome Reception
Location: Poolside at Hilton Brisbane
Dress: Smart Casual
09:00am – 10:30am
Session 1 and Summit opening
Welcome and Day 1 opening address
Panel 1: Australian strategic maritime capability and our place in the world
10:30am – 11:00am
Morning tea
11:00am – 12.30pm
Session 2 – Human capital, the cornerstone of a maritime nation
Session 2 Keynote
Panel 2: Attracting and retaining a skilled workforce
Panel 3: Developing a skilled maritime workforce
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Session 3 – The Australian blue economy: new and emerging economic activity in our maritime nation
Panel 4: Capitalising on Australia’s natural advantage
Panel 5: Offshore wind, the changing face of Australian offshore activity
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Afternoon tea
3:30pm – 5.00pm
Session 4 – Creating the business environment to sustain and future proof a maritime nation
Panel 6: Policy certainty and a competitive business environment
Panel 7: Preparing for the energy transition
6.00pm – 10.00pm
Gala Dinner sponsored by ASP Ships
6.00pm – 10.00pm
Gala Dinner sponsored by ASP Ships
Location: Howard Smith Wharves
Dress: Business Casual
09:00am – 10:30am
Session 1 and Summit opening
Welcome and Day 2 opening address
10:30am – 11:00am
Morning tea
11:00am – 12.30pm
Session 2 – The enablers of decarbonisation
Panel 1: Policy and regulation as an enabler
Panel 2: Finance and investment as an enabler
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Session 3 – Progress on New Energy Generation and Uptake in Australia
Panel 3: Energy production and green molecule transportation
Panel 4: Industry progress
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Afternoon tea
3:30pm – 5.00pm
Session 4 – Progress on decarbonising Australian maritime
Panel 5: Safety considerations, social license and training the workforce
Panel 6: Infrastructure and port readiness
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Last updated 6 May 2024