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| 0800 | Registration, tea and coffee |
| SETTING THE SCENE | |
| 0845 | Welcome and housekeeping Colin Barker, Chair – Australian Industrial Ecology Network |
| 0850 | Opening address The Hon Yasmin Catley MP, Minister for the Hunter |
| 0900 | KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Charred futures: Accelerating biochar innovations for net zero Ross Fox, Fishburn Watson O’Brien |
| 0930 | KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Bioenergy FAQs and common misconceptions Henry Poole, Verdant Earth Technologies |
| 1000 | Questions and discussion |
| 1030 | Morning tea break |
| NAVIGATING THE REGULATORY AND PLANNING ENVIRONMENT | |
| 1100 | The Legislative Balancing Act – Achieving the right balance for ‘green’ projects Kim Glassborow, G&B Lawyers |
| 1120 | Measuring economic and employment benefits of biomass energy projects Nick Behrens, Australian Economic Advocacy Solutions |
| 1140 | Planning and regulatory frameworks for bioeconomy projects in NSW Erik Larson, Jackson Environment and Planning |
| 1200 | Adhering to Carbon Regulations: A driving force for the bioeconomy Daniela von Rabenau, Circulr & Shadi Kafi Mallak, University of Queensland |
| 1220 | Questions and discussion |
| 1245 | Lunch |
| ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS | |
| 1330 |
Refining waste and biomass into specified fuels for H2 and chemicals production Minna Vilkuna, BMH Technology |
| 1350 |
XROPS – Regional organics processing solution Dr Marc Stammbach, HZI Australia& Philip Parekalam, NALG |
| 1410 | Embracing low carbon liquid fuels as we transition to decarbonise on the path to net zero Cliff Kemmett, Refuelling Solutions |
| 1430 |
Carbon Offsets – Emitter’s Perspectives |
| 1445 | Questions and discussion |
| 1515 | Afternoon tea break |
| REGIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION PRECINCTS | |
| 1545 | Introducing the Cobar Biohub Project: A vanguard bioeconomy in the making Mark Glover, Renewed Carbon |
| 1605 | Circular Economy Precincts for the Hunter Region – 12 months on Tim Askew, Hunter Joint Organisation |
| 1625 | The Regional Renewable Organics Network James Moverley, Barwon Water |
| 1645 | Circular and Regenerative Bioenergy – Pathways for CO2 Removal and Renewable Energy for Net Zero via the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap Craig Bagnall, ANZ Biochar Industry Group |
| 1705 | Questions and discussion |
| 1730 | Close Day 1 |
| 1830 | Networking Function |
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| 0830 | Registration, tea and coffee |
| PANEL: ADVANCING THE BIOECONOMY SECTOR IN AUSTRALIA | |
| 0900 |
The panel session aims to identify challenges and opportunities within the bioeconomy industry, explore successful strategies for growth, discuss policy recommendations to support the sector, encourage research and development investment, foster partnerships between industry stakeholders, and develop actionable steps to drive progress and growth in the bioeconomy sector. Facilitated by: Dr Mark Jackson, Jackson Environment and Planning Panelists include: |
| 1030 | Morning tea break |
| CARBON INNOVATION: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY | |
| 1100 | FSC Standard & beyond, principles and practices James Felton-Taylor, Australian Sustainable Timbers |
| 1120 | Sustainable biomass supply for green ironmaking Dr Joe Herbertson AM, Skye Point Innovation |
| 1140 | DRI-ESF Process Route for Steel Industry Decarbonisation Khadijeh Paymooni, BHP Centre for Sustainable Steelmaking Research, University of Newcastle |
| 1200 | Microalgae’s utility in decarbonizing the ironmaking industry Brody Brooks, Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research, University of Newcastle |
| 1220 | Questions and discussion |
| 1300 | Lunch |
| SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE | |
| 1400 | Forest residues for renewable carbon in the Australian bioeconomy Dr Leanda Garvie, University of the Sunshine Coast |
| 1420 | Innovative carbon reducing technology to produce biofertiliser Johan Nortier, Natural Waste Solutions |
| 1440 | Microalgae based eco-innovative model for Sustainable Wine Production: A Low-Carbon Solution for Agriculture Prof. Megh Mallavarupu, Global Centre for Environmental Remediation, University of Newcastle |
| 1500 | De Iuliis Vineyard Pokolbin – Soil improvement program Mark Johnson, Cha Cha Char |
| 1520 | Questions and discussion |
| 1550 | Closing remarks Colin Barker, Chair – Australian Industrial Ecology Network |
| 1600 | Conference close |
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