Hunter Climate Innovation & Investment Summit

Event DescriptionWhat technologies will shape the next decade? What are the big bets and bottlenecks for the Hunter? Join us at this summit of leaders, investors and innovators! Date: Thursday, 26 March 2026Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm (Optional morning tours from 9:00am)Venue: i2N Hub, Honeysuckle, Newcastle, NSW Speakers include: Andrew Macphillamy, NRFC & Net Zero FundWill Reeves, ARENAProf Liz Thurbon, Green Energy State Craft Annie Lacombe, MGA Thermal Justin Bain, 3ME Technology  James Bradley, Facet AmtechWill Gardner, FPR EnergyNick Ooi, InvestibleClaire Goelst, Envest   Anna Sayer, Hunter Angels   Baidy Barton, The Melt   Lena Vestad Hansen, TRaCE Claire Speedy, Energy Estate   John Mellowes, BioCarbon  Todd McHenry, MCi CarbonAndrew Pease, Catapult UK About the EventA one-day event in the Hunter region examining how an industrial area is approaching energy transition. Optional morning tours of climate tech sites, followed by discussions with regional leaders, investors, and industry representatives. The day includes an innovator showcase and closes with networking. Highlights Optional morning tours of regional climate sites (9:00am – 11:00am)Investor panel on regional opportunitiesIndustry panel on energy and infrastructure transitionInnovator showcase with regional foundersNetworking to close the day Why Attend? Explore regional approaches to industrial transitionMeet investors interested in regional opportunitiesConnect with founders working on energy and industrial solutionsLearn from industry perspectives on transition challengesDiscover partnership possibilities in the region