UNSW Future Climate & Clean Energy Expo
Discover UNSW research that's transforming the climate and energy sectors, from green fuels to solar, recycling and resource management.
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International Road Kensington, NSW 2052 AustraliaAbout this event
- 3 hours
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 almost 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
- Associate Professor Jason Scott, UNSW
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.
DISCOVER THE INNOVATORS SHOWCASING AT THE EXPO
There will be almost 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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