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WOMEN IN NET-ZERO FUTURE
Women in Clean Energy
In Partnership with
“Women in Net-Zero Future” Open Room
The Women in Net-Zero Future Program 2025 will convene influential female leaders from across the energy industry to spotlight the vital role of women in shaping a sustainable future. As the global race to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 intensifies, it is crucial to underscore women's contributions in driving this transformation.
Through powerful keynotes and dynamic panel discussions, the forum will delve into real-world stories that showcase women overcoming a variety of challenges, from universal to uniquely gendered.
By addressing these social and business challenges, the Women in Net-Zero Future Program aims to create a more equitable and inclusive energy sector where women can thrive and contribute to a sustainable future.
Empowering Women for Energy Transition: Insights, Leadership, and Market Innovation
Date: 17 July 2025
Time: 16:00 - 17:45
Venue: Exhibition Centre: Door 8-10, MCEC
Admission: Free Entrance for all sponsors, speakers, delegates, and visitors
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2025 Program Agenda
16:05 - 16:15
10 mins
[OPENING WELCOME] Breaking Barriers: The Critical Role of Women in Achieving Energy Transition Goals
Chair:
Lady Jennifer Wentzki
Managing Director and CEO
BlueGas Technologies
16:15 - 17:00
45 mins
[PANEL] Scaling Up: Practical Industry Considerations from Women at the Forefront of Clean Energy Industry
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A visionary look at how female executives are driving success and scaling the clean energy, and clean tech by overcoming political, technical, financial and more barriers to market challenges.
Moderator:
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Gabrielle Henry
Program Director
Centre for New Energy Technologies (C4NET)
Panelist:
Alice Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
Committee for the Hunter
Vesna Olles
Director, Strategy & Clean Energy
BOC South Pacific
Sarah Guilfoyle
Head of Stakeholder Relations
Voyager Renewables
Donna-marie Audas
Director, Marine & Coastal Geoscience
Geoscience Australia
17:00 - 17:45
45 mins
[PANEL] Building Inclusive Teams for the Net-Zero Workforce
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How to attract, retain, and develop female talent in energy sectors and how companies can foster diverse, high-performing teams and build practical pathways for women to lead in the energy transition, driving both environmental and economic growth.
Moderator:
Jo De Silva
General Manager Retail Policy
Australian Energy Council
Panelist:
Kate Sykes
Executive General Manager, People and Sustainability
Squadron Energy
Kate Naughton
Chief Operating Officer
Windlab
Georgina Kentwell
Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
AEMC
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