Townsville Industry Breakfast: Special Event - Thursday 13 November

Qld Department of State Development - NQ Office

North Queensland project updates, supply chain opportunities and networking over breakfast.

Townsville RSL Club

<h3>TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRY BREAKFAST: Special Event - Thurs 13th Nov</h3> The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning proudly presents the final Townsville Industry Breakfast event for 2025.Join us for our Special Event breakfast to learn about the exciting growth opportunities in the region’s Defence and Biofuels industries, along with supporting sectors.This in-person event is the perfect opportunity for industry professionals to network, share ideas and stay updated on the latest developments. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, this event is packed with valuable insights and connections.The following speakers will discuss the future Defence activity in the North, and supporting infrastructure to enable emerging sector development in the region:<ul><li>Brigadier Ben McLennan, Commander 3rd Brigade (Armoured/Amphibious), Australian Army</li><li>Drew Penny, General Manager Business Development, Port of Townsville</li><li>Tom Dockray, Project Director - Copperstring, Powerlink</li></ul>Following the presentations, we will be joined by the following panellists who will provide further insight into the landscape, regional opportunities, and alignment for growth in the biofuels sector:<ul><li>Ed Mason, CEO, Jet Zero Australia</li><li>Mick Theobald, Project Lead - Pongamia Farms, Midway Limited</li><li>Lawrence Di Bella, Herbert District Manager, Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables</li><li>Matt Hudson, Executive Manager - Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Qantas</li></ul>*Speakers/Panellists subject to change without notice. <blockquote>*please be advised photography and videography will be taken at this event, if you do not wish to be captured in any imagery please see one of the DSDIP staff at the beginning of the event.</blockquote>

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