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In June 2015, the SEQ Division held a two day forum focusing on the hurdles and a pathway forward for environmental Legislation, Environmental Approvals and Policy. Themes within the forum were selected based on their topical nature and relevance for environmental assessment, regulatory processes and major projects.
Following on from the success of this event, we invite you join your colleagues from around Australia to attend this Summit. We will again look at these key aspects that we work with every day, and, in addition, identify topical and relevant themes for the challenges we face in the areas of energy, renewable's and waste.
Prominent decision makers from proponents and government will look at the maze of navigating multiple state and federal legislations and question the balance between regulatory requirements and consultant recommendations as to how much information should go into an approval submission.
Join us to learn more about the industries that will be driving the Queensland economy for the foreseeable future – renewables and rail. Renewables projects are popping up all over the State at the moment and projects like Inland Rail and Cross River Rail are not too far down the track (pardon the pun!).
Not only will you learn more about these industries, but LEAP will have a practical flavour to allow you to understand the big picture and develop some new skills to take back to your workplace. At LEAP you will:
This Summit will challenge your thinking, ignite your interest, enhance your toolkit and introduce you to new and old colleagues.
Day 1 - Tuesday 4 June 2019
8am - 8.45am | Registration | |
8.45am - 9.00am | Welcome and opening of the LEAP2 Summit |
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9am - 9.45am |
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9.45am - 10.30am | Cutting edge metals and the future of batteries Shaun McCarthy – CEO: Multicom |
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10.30am - 11am | Morning Tea | |
11.00am - 11.30am | Green energy from brown water |
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11.30am - 12noon | Fundamentals necessary for developing and funding renewables projects in the current market |
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12noon - 12.45pm | Panel Discussion - where is energy heading? | |
12.45pm - 1.45pm | Lunch | |
1.30pm - 3.30pm | Concurrent Workshop 1 |
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1.30pm - 3.30pm |
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3.30pm - 4pm | Afternoon Tea | |
4pm - 4.45pm | A man from an island with a mission – community power on Samso Island, Denmark Soren Hermansen, Director: Samso Energy Academy(via video link) |
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4.45pm - 5pm | Wrap up and day close | |
5pm - 6.30pm | Networking session sponsored by ARTC Inland Rail |
Day 2 - Wednesday 5 June 2019
8am - 9am | Registration | |
9am - 9.20am | Summary and expectations – As environmental professionals, what do we want? |
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9.20am - 9.50am |
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9.50am - 10.30am |
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10.30am - 11am | Morning Tea | |
11am - 11.30am | Sustainable railways for the future, how is this a better option than road. |
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11.30am - 12noon | Offshore renewables - the advantages of co-location for the environment and business |
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12noon - 12.30pm | Working with traditional owners |
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12.30pm - 1.30pm | Lunch | |
1.30pm - 3.30pm | Workshop |
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3.30pm - 4pm | Afternoon Tea | |
4pm - 4.45pm | Panel Discussion – The future of LEAP, what will work best for everyone? (Legislation, Environmental Approvals and Policy) |
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4.45pm - 5pm | Wrap up and close |
Click here to download the full program.
Exciting news! A sneak peak for the program which is due out very soon. We have managed to secure a keynote speaker with the internationally acclaimed Soren Hermansen who will be joining us via a skype link.
Søren Hermanson is Director of the Energy Academy on Samsø, an island to the west of Copenhagen that is home to more than 4,000 people. In 1997 Søren initiated the transformation of Samso’s energy sourcing, creating an island that not only meets its own needs with clean self-generated electricity, but also sells its surplus energy to the Danish national grid.
Though his experience and research, Søren identifies several key factors as an aid to creating create commitment to change. They include feed-in tariffs, good financing tools and long-term planning. Government commitment to renewables are also a huge help. Inflexible planning regimes are one of the biggest hurdles, he says.
Since Samso’s energy transformation, Søren has become a much-sought advisor and consultant to energy projects around the world. He also hosts a stream of visitors keen to see how to create on-the-ground change in communities’ attitudes to energy generation.
The small island’s energy makeover took less than a decade and was spurred on by local commitment, providing a template for how regional Australia could transition to renewables
In 2009, Søren Hermansen was named one of the winners of the Göteborg Award for Sustainable Development for his outstanding efforts in creating the modern world’s largest climate-neutral society on the Danish island of Samsø.
Click here to read an article by the Guardian on what they have achieved.
Keep an eye out for more program updates soon.
What will you learn?
Why you should attend?
You will gain 16 CPD points for attending this event
Member $595 |
Non Member $795 |
Concession $345 |
One day Member $345 |
One day Non Member $450 |
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Special deal! Book 2 tickets and get one free! To take advantage, email your booking to seq@eianz.org
Click here for Tuesday only. Click here for Wednesday only.
Registrations must be paid in full prior to the Summit.
We are very pleased to have our partners for this event:
Platinum
Bronze
Full refunds will be given for any cancellations made one week prior to the Summit. Cancellations made less than one week but more than 24 hours prior to the Summit will attract a 50% penalty. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the Summit will attract the full 100% attendance fee. Delegates unable to attend are welcome to send an alternative delegate. Registrations are for one person and cannot be shared.
When:
4 June 2019
8:30 AM
- 5:00 PM
Where:
Sofitel | Brisbane Central
249 Turbot Street, Brisbane Qld 4000
Cost: Member $595, Non Member, $795, Concession $345.
Registrations Open: 16th February 19 8:00 AM
Registrations Close: 4th June 19 8:00 AM
Contact: Danielle Bolton, SEQ Secretariat - seq@eianz.org, 07 5429 8480.
We acknowledge and value the rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples in the protection and management of environmental values through their involvement in decisions and processes, and the application of traditional Indigenous knowledge.