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Amy Kean
Stride Renewables
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Anna Hedgcock
ENGIE
Annabel Keogh
Synergy
Anthony Fowler
Tilt Renewables
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Bronwyn Williams
PhD Researcher
Catherine Anderson
Origin Energy
Clair Osbourne
Delta
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Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk
SA Power Networks
Electra Davies
Momentum Energy
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Elisabeth Balding
EDF Renewables Australia
Guy Chalkley
Endeavour Energy
Hilary Priest
Essential Energy
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Jo De Silva
Australia Energy Council
Johanna Bowyer
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
Kait Williamson
Flow Power
Kath Elliott
Squadron Energy
Kelly Wood
Ausgrid
Kim Curtain
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Lani Johns
Indigenous Energy Australia
Laura White
Akaysha Energy
Madison Sturgess
Original Power
Marta del Pozo Fonseca
GHD
Michael Frangos
Indigenous Energy Australia
Michelle Howie
SA Power Networks
Nicola Falcon
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
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Olivia Tsen
Champions of Change Coalition
Paula Conboy
NEM Wholesale Market Settings Review
Philippa Minton
Jemena
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Rebecca Hargrave
Synergy
Renae Gasmier
AGL
Renee Anderson
TasNetworks
Sharon Swift
UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute
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Stephanie Saill
Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW
Tiffany Leone
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Trudy Fraser
Energy Queensland
Violette Mouchaileh
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
Trudy Fraser
A/Executive General Manager RegulationEnergy Queensland
An experienced and results driven leader with a demonstrated record of highly successful leadership across regulatory, governance and executive services functions.
My consultative and engaging leadership style, underpinned by impeccable interpersonal skills and extensive technical expertise has enabled me to successfully lead a number of multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams through periods of transformational change. Most recently this includes leading and advising on all facets of the electricity regulatory environment during a period of unprecedented transition.
I hold degree qualifications in Law and Science.
Speaking at
08:50
Opening Remarks from the Chair
15:40
Panel discussion: What skills set ambitious and influential leaders on the path to success?
Guy Chalkley
Chief Executive OfficerEndeavour Energy
Guy is a highly regarded leader and influencer within the energy industry. As CEO of Endeavour Energy, he is transforming the business to become a leading provider of energy services, as it integrates renewable energy sources to deliver a smarter, cleaner, affordable and more reliable energy system, and continues to deliver safe, reliable and essential electricity services to 2.7 million people living and working in NSW’s fastest growing regions.
Guy is a Partnership Committee member of the ACEREZ Partnership (consisting of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy), which has been appointed by the NSW Government as the preferred network operator to finance, build and operate the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone transmission project, and will play a pivotal role in NSW’s transition to a clean energy future and help the State achieve its net zero targets.
He is also a board member of Energy Networks Australia, the peak national body representing energy businesses in Australia. In February 2025 Guy was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of ASX listed West Australian based company Frontier Energy ASX:FHE.
Prior to Endeavour Energy, he was CEO of Western Power, a Western Australian State Government-owned transmission and distribution network corporation, after earlier roles including Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Western Power, he worked for a decade at Veolia Water and Thames Water in senior finance and regulatory director roles. He has a wealth of international, financial and operational experience.
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09:00
Leading the grid transformation with vision and purpose
Madison Sturgess
Clean Energy Projects Co-DirectorOriginal Power
Madie is a community cleantech specialist with experience across tech start-ups, agriculture, film and TV, and international development sectors. Her cleantech experience includes developing microgrid projects and clean energy cooking alternatives with remote Haitian communities by way of Washington DC, and researching and developing energy innovation opportunities and policy reform for agriculture and communities in regional Queensland. Madie is passionate about fit for purpose solutions for sustainable development, the democratisation of energy, and the larger transition to circular economies - none of which is possible without consulting the communities they serve.
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09:20
Delivering reliable, resilient energy to regional and remote communities
Paula Conboy
Member – Expert PanelNEM Wholesale Market Settings Review
Paula Conboy brings over 25 years’ experience in energy market regulation to the panel with experience spanning international jurisdictions and the Australian National Electricity Market. Paula is currently a board member for the PJM Interconnection in the US and a former Chair of the Australian Energy Regulator and member of Australia’s Energy Security Board working on various policies needed in the transition to net zero. Paula is currently a member of the Expert Panel for the NEM Wholesale Market Settings Review.
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09:40
Making sense of NEM reforms: What energy leaders need to know now
Renae Gasmier
Head of Innovation & StrategyAGL
Renae recently joined EnergyAustralia where she leads the Customer Assets team that looks to make the energy transition simple for our customers by combining behind the meter solutions into our growing flexible energy portfolio.
Renae has held senior leadership roles at JLL, Horizon Power, Synergy, RACV & Medibank leading customer-centric programs such as Project Symphony, community battery rollouts, EV strategy and creating the WA State Government Schools Virtual Power Plant. As JLL Head of Sustainability Consulting, Renae worked with Australia’s largest built environment energy users, in reducing emissions and leveraging solar, battery and electric vehicles.
In 2019, her Vicinity Centres Solar Program won Clean Energy Council and Property Council of Australia awards.
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10:40
Leadership, Innovation and putting the consumer at the centre of the energy transition
Michelle Howie
Innovation Development ManagerSA Power Networks
Michelle is on a mission to import and export the solutions for a just energy transition to and from South Australia - where they have the highest uptake of variable renewable energy in the world. As Innovation Development Manager at SA Power Networks she pursues that mission by accelerating development of new solutions to address emerging opportunities for an evolving power grid to increase clean, reliable and affordable access to electricity. Michelle is also a Future Energy Leader under the World Energy Council, and serves as the Pacific lead on the Advisory Council of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum to empower youth action.
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11:10
Enabling a clean, reliable and affordable energy system through smarter distribution
Amy Kean
PartnerStride Renewables
Amy Kean is a cofounder and Partner at Stride Renewables, Australia, a boutique energy advisory firm. Amy has more than 20 years of experience in energy markets across the public and private sectors, nationally and internationally, and has a background in Science, Arts from UNSW and Law. Amy is a Director of ASX MPower and the Chair of the NSW Decarbonisation Hub.
Prior to establishing Stride, Amy was the NSW Government Renewable Energy Advocate. Amy has also worked at REEEP, Clean Energy Council, Pinpoint Mastercard, Accenture, Hydro Tasmania and was a board member of Renewables SA, Renew and REEEP.
Amy is a recipient of the NSW Green Globe award for Public Sector Leadership, the Energy Minister's Leadership Award and Services to the Duke of Edinburgh Award from HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
Speaking at
11:40
Panel discussion: How are current market reforms and policy reviews reshaping Australia’s energy future?
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Kim Curtain
Deputy SecretaryNSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
With expertise in both the public and private sectors, Kim is passionate about maximising efficiency and outcomes, whilst balancing risk and financial impact. After commencing my career in project finance consulting, She has worked at the UK Department of Health and NHS on various infrastructure and services contracts before returning to Australia to join NSW Treasury where she held 3 roles across infrastructure, trade & investment and operations.
Following 2 years at Deloitte as a Partner in the Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice where Kim advised the NSW government in development of its Renewable Energy Zones, she developed a passion for climate change and the energy transition. Kim now lead the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability team at NSW DCCEEW, with particular responsibility for NSW’s Net Zero policy and Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.
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11:40
Panel discussion: How are current market reforms and policy reviews reshaping Australia’s energy future?
Johanna Bowyer
Lead Analyst - Australian ElectricityInstitute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
Johanna Bowyer is the Lead Analyst for Australian Electricity at IEEFA. Her research is focused on trends in the National Electricity Market, energy policy and decarbonisation.
Prior to joining IEEFA, Johanna researched distribution networks at CSIRO, worked in solar energy businesses and worked as a management consultant at Kearney.
Johanna has a first-class Honours Degree in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy Engineering from UNSW Australia. While at UNSW she received the Co-op Scholarship, No Carbon Women in Solar Prize and Photovoltaics Thesis Prize.
Johanna enjoys hiking, music, art and baking bread.
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11:40
Panel discussion: How are current market reforms and policy reviews reshaping Australia’s energy future?
Hilary Priest
Head of Regulatory AffairsEssential Energy
Hilary joined Essential Energy in October 2023 and is the Head of Regulatory Affairs, where she advocates on energy policy and regulatory matters in the interest of regional, rural and remote customers.
Prior to joining Essential Energy, Hilary was the General Manager for Compliance at Transgrid, managing compliance risks and regulatory implementation on energy, telecommunications and corporate legislative matters. Hilary’s experience in energy stems from a background working on energy matters in the United States House of Representatives and for the global energy and process automation corporate, ABB, in Washington DC and Zurich, and with energy retail businesses in the National Electricity Market.
Speaking at
11:40
Panel discussion: How are current market reforms and policy reviews reshaping Australia’s energy future?
Laura White
General Manager - PeopleAkaysha Energy
Speaking at
13:30
Panel discussion: Where do DEI initiatives fall short and how can we break through?
Renee Anderson
Executive, People & StakeholderTasNetworks
Renee is a member of TasNetworks’ Executive Team and leads the People Team, consisting of Technical Capability, People Development, Health Safety and Environment and People Experience streams.
With over 15 years’ experience as a senior HR executive, Renee joined TasNetworks from the Tasmanian Department of Health, where she was the Chief People Officer. She has previously worked in the mining, engineering and energy sectors, and has held roles within Australia, Brazil, USA and United Kingdom. Renee holds a Bachelor of Business (Management) from the University of Queensland.
Renee is active in the community, volunteering HR expertise to a number of community organisations.
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13:30
Panel discussion: Where do DEI initiatives fall short and how can we break through?
Electra Davies
General Manager – People & ExperienceMomentum Energy
Great strategy means nothing without the people and culture to deliver it - and that’s where I come in.
I’m a senior people executive and Psychologist (Organisational) with 15+ years’ experience translating business strategy into thriving, future-fit workplaces. I don’t just “do HR” - I architect systems that enable performance, unlock potential, and drive sustainable impact. I believe the best people strategies are human-first and business-smart, and grounded in science, brought to life with heart.
Right now, I lead the People & Experience function at Momentum Energy (Hydro Tasmania) - a progressive, purpose-led organisation where we’re not afraid to do things differently. My team is the heartbeat of the business, delivering high-impact, high-care initiatives across:
• Workplace Experience, Safety & Wellbeing
• People & Talent (HR, OD, Recruitment)
• Internal Communications & L&D
• Workforce Planning & Quality Assurance
We take a “Me, We, Us” approach-tailoring support for individuals, teams, and the organisation as a whole. Whether it’s rolling out evidence-based wellbeing strategies, shaping inclusive policy, or building leadership capability, we focus on what actually shifts behaviour and performance. I partner closely with our Executive team to align people investment with enterprise priorities-lifting leadership capability, embedding new ways of working, and strengthening engagement and retention in a shifting energy landscape. Fun Fact: We were just recognised as a 2025 Australian Financial Review “Best Place to Work”.
Before this, I cut my teeth in consulting as a Senior Consultant at Steople, partnering with powerhouse brands like RSPCA Victoria, Swisse Wellness, Arts Centre Melbourne, The Lumery, and VICT to elevate culture, coach senior leaders, and deliver psychometric assessments that got to the heart of team dynamics.
Earlier, as Head of People & Culture at Bicycle Network, I built strong talent pipelines and crafted environments where people could grow, be challenged, and love their work.
I’m an AHPRA-registered psychologist and endlessly curious about what helps people flourish-at work and beyond.
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13:30
Panel discussion: Where do DEI initiatives fall short and how can we break through?
Marta del Pozo Fonseca
Business Group Leader – EnergyGHD
Marta del Pozo Fonseca is a mining and energy engineer with over 15 years of international experience across civil infrastructure, mining and energy. She has worked on-site in tunnels and underground mining, and worked extensively on pre-contracts and tendering for multibillion-dollar infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand. As Business Group Leader for Energy at GHD in Sydney, Marta oversees project delivery, people management, and proposal development to support winning work and strategic growth. Throughout her career, she has actively contributed to diversity and inclusion through mentoring and volunteering with Engineers Australia, NAWIC, Women in Mining, Women in Energy, and universities in Spain. Marta champions inclusive leadership in the energy transition.
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13:30
Panel discussion: Where do DEI initiatives fall short and how can we break through?
Violette Mouchaileh
Executive General Manager – Policy & Corporate AffairsAustralian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
Violette’s role focuses on government and stakeholder relations, communications and media, along with strategic reform for both electricity and gas.
Prior to moving to her current role, Violette held various roles at AEMO in market design development, market change implementation and operations.
Violette previously held roles driving energy market policy in the Commonwealth government and working on competition policy initiatives at the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Her experience includes economic regulation, energy policy development, development of regulatory frameworks, market development and design, and market change implementation.
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14:10
Building a leadership legacy through mentorship and sponsorship
Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk
Chief Digital OfficerSA Power Networks
Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk joined SA Power Networks as their Chief Digital Officer earlier this year after seven years as SA Government's Chief Information Officer.
As a member of the Executive Team, Eva is responsible for SA Power Network's technology and digital strategy and operations to help connect South Australians to a better energy future. Eva and her team work closely with the business to ensure the application of technologies including Artificial Intelligence and automation improve the safety and efficiency of SA Power Network's operations.
Prior to her role in SA Government, Eva worked for Microsoft in Europe, Asia and Australia, including State Director for Microsoft South Australia. Eva has a PhD in innovation and entrepreneurship from the University of Adelaide, and is Founder and Director of HerTechPath Limited, a grass-roots social enterprise she established in 2016, to promote STEM careers to girls. Eva also contributes as a Director for Novita that provides services to people living with a disability, and she is a Trustee of the History Trust of South Australia.
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15:10
Leading by example in high-pressure environments to influence the success of others
Sharon Swift
Senior ManagerUNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute
The success of DGFI lies in the formation of new connections between researchers, businesses and industry experts, and this is where Sharon Swift delivers. A rare skill set in academia, her decades-long, global career in business, operations and entrepreneurship makes her a collaboration superpower, helping to grow the real-world impact of DGFI.
Sharon’s passion lies in big-picture communication, empowering everyone from primary school students curious about STEM, to encouraging specialists to share a lifetime of knowledge — while enabling collaboration and education for everyone in between. Sharon also works hard to influence decarbonisation career paths as she knows this will be key in cracking one of humanity’s greatest challenges.
Through Sharon’s work, DGFI has already seen the formation of key partnerships and real-world impact, such as the rollout of the CleanAir Schools pilot program. She continues to help academics find new opportunities while bringing new specialists into the DGFI fold, and encourages anyone to reach out to discuss partnership opportunities, training or simply make contact with DGFI.
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15:40
Panel discussion: What skills set ambitious and influential leaders on the path to success?
Tiffany Leone
Director of Learning & DevelopmentAustralian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Tiffany Leone is a passionate and values-driven leader in Learning and Organisational Development, dedicated to cultivating environments where individuals and teams thrive. She believes that a company's people are its greatest asset and focuses on building cultures that champion growth and innovation.
As a leader in Organisational Development, Learning and DEIB, she has successfully led the end-to-end design and implementation of global strategies across diverse industries, including Telecommunications, Media, Engineering, Technology, and currently as the Director of Learning & Development at the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Energy. Her work has spanned Australia, the USA, and the UK, and has been instrumental in creating deeper engagement and fostering vibrant cultures.
At the AEMC, Tiffany is particularly focused on comprehensive people development strategies, including impactful leadership solutions, meaningful DEIB initiatives, and dynamic coaching frameworks.
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15:40
Panel discussion: What skills set ambitious and influential leaders on the path to success?
Elisabeth Balding
Deputy Chief Executive OfficerEDF Renewables Australia
Elisabeth Balding has accumulated over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy industry. In 2023, she joined EDF Renewables Australia as the General Manager, leading a team to develop Solar, BESS, Onshore and Offshore Wind projects.
Prior to this, Elisabeth has a proven track record of delivering successful large-scale renewable energy projects in Europe and the Middle East-Africa region while working at EDF Renewables.
Some of her notable projects include the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm in Saudi Arabia and the Umoyilanga dispatchable hybrid project in South Africa.
With her deep expertise in renewable energy and her passion for sustainability, Elisabeth is a respected thought leader for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
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15:40
Panel discussion: What skills set ambitious and influential leaders on the path to success?
Catherine Anderson
Chief Marketing OfficerOrigin Energy
Catherine is a commercially minded, customer-obsessed leader. She prospers alongside innovators and straight talkers and has a passion for finding out of the box solutions to age-old problems. With a deep expertise in marketing, sales and customer operations, Catherine is a motivating leader and team-player with 15 years’ experience spanning energy, FMCG and technology across the Asia-Pacific region.
2019 AFR BOSS Young Executive of the Year.
2018 & 2019 CMO50.
2019 Marketing team of the year - Finalists.
Speaking at
08:50
Opening Remarks from the Chair
10:00
Panel discussion: Where is innovation most needed to successfully scale energy storage?
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Kelly Wood
Group Executive – Transmission Development and GrowthAusgrid
As a senior executive with over 25 years of business experience in engineering and Defence, Kelly’s passion lies in operations management supported by her ability to think strategically and act tactically. Kelly has worked in New Zealand, Australia, and UK where she has held leadership positions within global and domestic organisations.
Kelly is currently the Group Executive for Transmission Development & Growth responsible for expanding the role Ausgrid as a DNSP can play in Australia’s net zero future, including accountability for delivery of major projects.
Kelly is a champion for Inclusion and Diversity, starting with gender, and holds a Master of Engineering Management, a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Hons) and an Associate Diploma of (Aeronautical) Engineering.
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09:00
From strategy to impact: How strong leaders thrive in the age of transition
Rebecca Hargrave
Head of DER and OT TechnologiesSynergy
Rebecca Hargrave is Synergy’s Head of DER and OT Technologies. An award-winning business leader, Rebecca has more than 20 years of public and corporate sector management experience across energy, financial and professional services.
Rebecca holds a Master of Business Administration from Curtin University of Technology and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Basketball WA.
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09:30
Leading the transition: Synergy’s role in distributed energy resources management and integration
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Annabel Keogh
Head of Strategy, Policy & Social ValueSynergy
Annabel is an experienced strategic advisor to government and industry, holding senior roles related to strategic planning, asset investment, and program design and delivery. She has extensive experience in the energy sector and government, having worked in Western Power, Treasury, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and as Principal Policy Advisor to the Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Energy. Annabel has been at the forefront of the energy transition in government, overseeing resolution of key policy issues associated with industrial decarbonisation, system security, integration of large and small-scale renewable generation, and asset investment. This includes the WA Government’s closure of State-owned coal fired power stations, development of the SWIS Demand Assessment, and the Pilbara Industry Roundtable, which recently announced a commitment to common use electricity infrastructure in the Pilbara. Annabel recently joined Synergy as its Head of Strategy, Policy and Social Value, responsible for supporting the organisation navigating the rapidly changing energy environment, and development of its new Social Value Framework.
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10:00
Panel discussion: Where is innovation most needed to successfully scale energy storage?
Anna Hedgcock
Head of Portfolio Growth & CommercialENGIE
Anna is a seasoned professional within Australia’s energy sector who draws from a breadth of experience across numerous legal and commercial roles both here and abroad. Starting her career as a lawyer with international law firm, DLA Piper, Anna specialised in cross-border acquisitions and venture capital transactions in the infrastructure and technology sectors before pivoting to senior in-house positions to lead various renewable energy transactions across Australia and the US. Following a desire to expand into the commercial sphere, Anna subsequently transitioned into senior commercial roles, establishing, implementing and driving the strategic commercial advisory, supplier engagement and contract management across renewable and storage portfolios.
In her current role at ENGIE Australia, she is responsible for leading the Portfolio Growth, Origination and Commercial teams in ENGIE’s renewables and storage business. Anna complements her extensive legal and commercial acumen with a deep understanding of the commercial, financial and technical drivers needed to successfully acquire, develop and execute large and complex energy projects.
Anna holds a Bachelor of Laws with Distinction, University of Western Australia and Bachelor of Arts, University of Western Australia.
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10:00
Panel discussion: Where is innovation most needed to successfully scale energy storage?
Jo De Silva
General Manager - Retail PolicyAustralia Energy Council
Jo De Silva is the General Manager Retail Policy at the Australian Energy Council. Jo was most recently a senior leader at the Australian Energy Market Operator (ISP Consumer Panel) and Energy & Water Ombudsman SA, experienced in representing the long-term interests of different cohorts of energy consumers in regulatory and technical processes. Jo has served as a member of the Energy Security Board Stakeholder Steering Group and the National Customer Code Council for Comparators and Moving Services.
Jo was a member of the Australian Energy Regulator Consumer Reference Group, all four Energy Security Board National Energy Guarantee Technical Working Groups and the Australian Energy Market Commission System Security Technical Working Group. Heading up energy policy at the South Australian Council of Social Service for around a decade, Jo convened the National Consumer Roundtable on Energy and was an inaugural member of the AER’s Consumer Challenge Panel. Jo is a former Judge of the South Australian Premier’s Mining and Energy Awards.
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10:00
Panel discussion: Where is innovation most needed to successfully scale energy storage?
Philippa Minton
Market Development and Strategy Manager – Renewable GasJemena
Philippa Minton is a seasoned Commercial and Business Manager with extensive experience across the energy and chemicals sectors. As the current Market Development and Strategy Manager for Renewable Gas at Jemena, Philippa is driving efforts to create supportive policy, technical, and commercial frameworks for renewable gas decarbonisation, including biomethane, hydrogen, and e-methane pathways. Prior to this, she served as Business Development Manager for Renewable Gas, where she forged key partnerships to accelerate the decarbonisation of the natural gas network.
Philippa's career spans over a decade with BOC South Pacific, where she held multiple roles, including Business Manager for Scientific and Sales & Business Development for Bulk and Onsite. She played a critical role in product management, market strategy, and regulatory compliance, handling portfolios worth $100 million annually. Philippa holds an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sydney and is recognised for her expertise in strategy, process improvement, and contract negotiation.
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11:10
Unlocking the power of gas as a source of renewable energy
Clair Osbourne
Chief People OfficerDelta
Clair brings over 25 years’ experience in People & Culture, with a career that spans leadership roles at CommBank, Vodafone, and in specialised consultancy. Clair’s extensive expertise has shaped her approach to building people-first strategies, shaping positive culture and driving leadership excellence.
Clair joined Delta in 2007 and in 2024, she was appointed as Chief People Officer.
A strong advocate for diversity, Clair is especially committed to encouraging women to pursue careers in the energy industry and supporting their growth within the sector. Clair leads our people initiatives with a focus on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth, ensuring Delta remains a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation for years to come.
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11:40
Leading with Purpose: Transforming tradition and empowering the future of energy through values-driven leadership
Olivia Tsen
Program DirectorChampions of Change Coalition
Olivia Tsen is an accomplished people and culture leader with over 25 years’ experience helping organisations unlock the full potential of their people and create fairer, more inclusive workplaces. She is currently the Program Director for the Energy group at the Champions of Change Coalition, where she works with CEOs and senior leaders to shift systems and cultures for gender equality, inclusion and respect.
Olivia brings deep expertise in leadership and talent development, organisational design, employee experience, workforce strategy, and inclusion, developed through senior roles in consulting and industry, including at Deloitte, Mercer, Newcrest Mining, BHP, Reece Group, Hassell, and Telstra. She has led significant workforce transformations across energy, mining, architecture and design, trade products, and professional services sectors.
Her work is known for combining strategic thinking with practical action. She led the Coalition’s Paving the Way: Creating Strong Pathways for Women in Energy study, and authored the publication of Equity by Design in the Built Environment.
She holds an MBA in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Commerce/Arts (Psychology), and is a certified HR practitioner.
Curious, collaborative and values-driven, Olivia is passionate about redesigning workplaces and cultures where everyone can thrive, contribute and feel valued and believes equity is key to building stronger organisations and a better society.
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12:10
Panel discussion: Turning potential into power - Championing women in energy
Nicola Falcon
Interim Executive General Manager Western AustraliaAustralian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
Nicola Falcon is a highly accomplished executive, with over 25 years’ experience in the energy sector in Australia and overseas. She leads diverse and inclusive teams, applies systems thinking to problem solving, and provides critical thought leadership to help navigate the energy transition to net zero emissions.
In her current role as Interim Executive General Manager, Western Australia, Nicola is accountable for delivering a secure and reliable energy system for WA and enabling the energy transition. The role provides leadership support to real-time operations of WA power systems and markets, supports WA's market reform and delivery program, provides critical technical information and insights to inform decision makers in planning the future gas and electricity system needs.
In this role, Nicola is applying her knowledge, experience and stakeholder relationships built over decades in the energy industry to help AEMO continue managing the fast-paced energy transition happening in Western Australia. As an executive leader, Nicola drives leadership excellence, teamwork, inclusion and performance both within the WA Department and across the business.
Early in her career, Nicola helped develop system plans in Namibia and South Africa, learning how electricity can truly empower communities. This experience sparked her drive to make a difference in the world through her work, enabling the rapid transition to accessible clean energy.
Nicola is passionate about promoting, supporting and developing future female leaders. She provides strategic advice to AEMO’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and mentors young rising female leaders. She is delighted to be able to continue to advance women in energy through her ongoing contribution as one of Australia’s Equality Initiative Ambassadors.
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12:10
Panel discussion: Turning potential into power - Championing women in energy
Anthony Fowler
Chief Executive OfficerTilt Renewables
Anthony is an experienced energy executive with over 25 years in the sector.
Anthony commenced as Chief Executive Officer of Tilt Renewables in February 2024.
Prior to joining Tilt Renewables, Anthony was the Chief Executive Officer of Lochard Energy, a leading midstream energy infrastructure business owned by some of Australia’s most prominent infrastructure investors. Previous roles include as the Group Executive at AGL responsible for Australia’s largest generation portfolio, energy trading and commercial and industrial retail.
Anthony is a graduate of the Harvard Advanced Management Program.
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12:10
Panel discussion: Turning potential into power - Championing women in energy
Michael Frangos
Chief Executive OfficerIndigenous Energy Australia
Michael combines agility and determination from his entrepreneurship, sound technical ability, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the function of organisations, to identify and obtain value for all organisations he is a part of.
Michael is a proficient technical engineer having experience in electrical, chemical and mechanical fields building on these technical skills with a high degree of commercial acumen, sound knowledge of commercialisation and R&D processes, world class operations and lean management, organisational architecture. He also has an expert knowledge in community engagement, and in development of socially driven, commercially conscious business models. This repertoire has led Michael to develop the ability to identify and achieve shared outcomes in cross functional settings with a large depth and breadth. Michael is currently involved in several projects including operationalisation of commercial opportunities, organisational architecture, cultural transformation, ingraining innovation as BAU and development of utilities and infrastructure with remote, regional and vulnerable communities.
Michael is driven to achieve holistic value, close the gap and mitigate the impacts of Anthropogenic Climate Change.
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12:10
Panel discussion: Turning potential into power - Championing women in energy
Stephanie Saill
Head of Energy TransitionEnergy & Water Ombudsman NSW
Stephanie Saill leads the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW’s expansion into renewable energy infrastructure complaints. Since mid-2024, she and her team have supported communities and stakeholders across New South Wales by providing independent advice, assistance, and dispute resolution. She is committed to ensuring equal access to complaint handling services and improving practices across the sector.
With extensive experience in dispute resolution, governance, and member engagement, Stephanie has applied her expertise to advance awareness, strengthen stakeholder and community engagement, and enhance consumer protections. Over her fifteen-year tenure at EWON, she has contributed to initiatives that promote fairness and transparency in energy and water services.
Stephanie is a Board Member of the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals (SOCAP), the peak body for complaint-handling professionals in Australia and New Zealand, and is admitted as a solicitor in NSW.
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13:50
Ombudsman insights: what’s really happening in the NSW Renewable Energy Zones?
Lani Johns
General ManagerIndigenous Energy Australia
Lani is the General Manager at IEA, an Aboriginal-owned business transforming how infrastructure is designed and delivered in Australia. She leads operations and business strategy, blending industry best practice with cultural knowledge to drive community-focused outcomes and support Closing the Gap initiatives. A passionate ally and advocate for female leadership, Lani champions professional development and female participation across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Previously the Social Value Capability Leader at Aurecon, Lani brings deep expertise in engagement and social strategy, grounded in shared value for clients and communities. She holds a Master of Sustainability (University of Sydney), a Bachelor of Laws (UTS), and a Certificate of Engagement (IAP2). Lani continues to lead complex transformation projects nationwide, working with government, engineering firms, developers, and renewable energy partners.
Speaking at
14:20
Unite with Opportunity - Indigenous led projects as a pillar of a just transition for Australia's energy system
Kait Williamson
Head of Community and Stakeholder EngagementFlow Power
Kait brings over 12 years’ experience in community engagement, external relations and social impact across the energy, ESG and international development sectors. She is passionate about reshaping how industry collaborates with communities to deliver meaningful, long-term outcomes—especially in the context of Australia’s energy transition.
At Flow Power, Kait leads community and stakeholder engagement for all projects the company builds, owns and operates in Australia. Her work is focused on ensuring that local voices are heard, partnerships are genuine, and each project delivers lasting social value.
Kait’s previous roles included leading external relations for an ASX-listed engineering firm, managing stakeholder initiatives in Papua New Guinea’s energy sector, and roles in media and peacebuilding—bringing a unique cross-cultural lens to her work in community energy. Originally from the USA, Kait is a Georgetown University and Rider University Alumni.
Speaking at
15:20
Understanding how community-led energy projects are reshaping the industry
Kath Elliott
Head of Stakeholder and Community EngagementSquadron Energy
Kath has wide and deep experience in infrastructure in urban and regional communities across Australia. She is also a highly experienced independent chair of community consultative committees.
Kath is also a non-executive director, and former elected Councillor on Newcastle City Council.
Speaking at
15:50
Turning opposition into community support for renewable infrastructure development
Bronwyn Williams
Keynote Speaker, MentorPhD Researcher
By guiding women to understand their own drivers, needs and values Bron helps women reconnect with their own power, so they can confidently negotiate their salaries and pursue leadership positions, unapologetically celebrating their achievements along the way.
Speaking at
09:00
Masterclass: Mastering Negotiation Skills – the Cornerstone of Career Success
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