UNSW Future Climate & Clean Energy Expo

UNSW invites you to join us at the Future Climate & Clean Energy Expo.

The second event in the Futures Expo Series 2024 focuses on green technologies that align with the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priorities.

The expo is a chance for businesses, investors, and government bodies to discover more than 100 innovations that span climate resilience, decarbonisation, renewable technologies, green fuels, electrification, the energy transition and more.

Explore a blend of interactive displays and deep-dive breakout sessions and connect with like-minded professionals over drinks and OzHarvest food rescue catering.

EVENT AGENDA

3:30-6:30PM Expo and networking

4:15PM UNSW’s World-Leading Discoveries: A deep dive into some of the university’s revolutionary renewables and clean energy projects.

5:15PM Bridging the Research Commercialisation Gap: Exploring UNSW Collaborations: An in-depth look at successful partnerships between UNSW academics and industry leaders.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

UNSW’s World-Leading Discoveries

Time: 4:15 – 5:00pm

It’s well-known that the solar cell was invented by Martin Green at UNSW but you may not be familiar with the university's other renewable and clean energy innovations. This session will introduce you to the inventors of UNSW's latest ground-breaking technologies, along with the teams and partners taking them to market.

Speakers:

• Emeritus Professor Maria Skyllas-Kazacos (original inventor of the Vanadium Flow Battery) & Professor Jie Bao
• Dave Hu, Co-Founder & COO, SunDrive
• Richard Hopkins, Principal of Sunswift Racing & UNSW Professor of Practice

Bridging the Research Commercialisation Gap: Exploring UNSW Collaborations

Time: 5:15 – 6:00pm

This session offers a unique opportunity to dive into the mechanics of partnership at UNSW. Hear from researchers, partners, and the Industry & Innovation tech transfer team as they discuss the pathway to meaningful collaboration and how to bridge the gaps between academic research, societal impact and business success.

Speakers:

• Dr Emma Lovell, UNSW Particles and Catalysis (PartCat) Research Group
• Professor Gangadhara Prusty, UNSW Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Director of the ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites (AMAC)
• James Ng, State Asphalts, Project Manager, Sustainability & Grants,
• Mark Sterbic, Senior Business Development Manager, UNSW Industry & Innovation

DISCOVER THE INNOVATORS SHOWCASING AT THE EXPO

There will be more than 100 exhibitors from across the UNSW innovation ecosystem showcasing research capabilities, research translation projects, start-ups and spinouts that are set to change the world in the following areas:

CLIMATE

• Waste reduction & recycling
• Extreme weather
• Climate resilience & biodiversity
• Decarbonisation

CLEAN ENERGY

• Solar & renewables technology
• Electrification & battery storage
• Green fuels & chemicals
• Energy transition

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