The Australian Net Zero and Circular Economy Conference will feature nearly thirty events for academics, startups, government, and industry. Browse and register for any of the sessions below:

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Addressing the Talent Shortage in the Circular Economy Net Zero Initiatives – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Following from the recent Jobs and Skills Summit, we will address the specific challenges in meeting demand for new jobs in the circular economy, decarbonization, and net zero initiatives through a panel discussion, bringing together leaders from industry, academia and the government to canvas the needs and opportunities in this area. Session Chair: Professor Tim […]

Partnerships for the Goals – SDG17 – A circular economy marriage between a startup and a stalwart – Online Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

In 2019, at the WCEF (World Circular Economy Forum), two Australians shared a coffee and a chat, where it was initially considered how a local start-up might partner with a stalwart, to pilot projects for a more circular economy. This partnership was the beginning of what is today, one of the most award-winning and well-recognised […]

Lithium-ion battery and recycling – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Lithium-ion battery and its recycling are critical to the circular economy and sustainability of battery value chain. This session hosted by CSIRO will present the newest lithium battery technology development, and address Australian’s battery recycling activities, challenges and opportunities by Australian leading battery recycling industry representative, government agency and academia. Chair: Dr Yanyan Zhao, Research […]

Paradox and pathways to a net zero – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Presented by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Achieving a net-zero global economy by 2050 is technically and economically feasible with existing and emerging technologies which include several pillars such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, and CCUS. Nevertheless, it requires drastic shifts in behavior, massive policy interventions and major transformational changes to realize the net zero emission, such […]

Is there a place for Energy from Waste in the Circular Economy? – Onine Event

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Recovering energy from waste is a difficult area in Australia. The industry is in its infancy with two plants under construction in Perth, and four at various stages of planning in Victoria. In NSW, Government policies make project development a challenging exercise. As the circular economy gains momentum, many people ask why would energy recovery […]

Demonstration from Adextex.CS – In-person/interactive event

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Presented by Alison Jose from Adextex.CS Smart tech solutions to link new and recovered clothes and textiles via RFiD THREADS® to an interconnected CIRCULAR NETWORK of resource recovery providers in Australia. Demonstration of secondary market green chemistry solution by panelist Steve Booton, Custom Enzymes.  Using enzymes to regenerate and repurpose challenging textile waste; from underwear to […]

Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Progress Towards Net Zero – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Achieving net-zero emissions requires not only a substantial transition from the old energy sources and technologies we use today but also a transition into a new economy. Entrepreneurial thinking is most useful when technology and the economy meet to drive self-sustaining change. This session explores how we can use entrepreneurial thinking (entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship) to […]

Japan’s circular economy transformation: Learnings and opportunities to partner with Japan – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Presented by Austrade Japan Overview of how “circular economy” is portrayed in Japan by the public and private sector and present on latest market developments. Austrade Japan conducted an inaugural large-scale business survey on “circular economy” through targeting 520 Japanese companies and attained significant market intelligence on future investment trends and areas of interest to […]

How communities can end the climate wars: the role of community-led policy in climate transition – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Presented by Sydney Policy Lab Australian debates over climate policy have historically struggled to constructively engage communities at the centre of the fossil fuel industry. Part of the disconnect has come because many local communities perceive that policy and political agendas are being imposed from outside. Indeed, in places like Geelong, economic transition has failed […]

Emerging and Innovative Technologies in Critical Minerals To Support Clean Energy Transition – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

This session will present the challenges and the emerging solutions that are being developed as part of the Net Zero initiative at the University of Sydney to support clean energy transition. This session will focus on projects on developing cleaner technologies for metal extraction from primary and secondary resources, carbon neutral mines and repurposing mine […]

Challenges in Hydrogen Economy: Safety, Transmission, and Storage – Hybrid Event

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Using hydrogen as carbon-free fuel is an essential pillar for global decarbonisation. Methods for efficient and safe hydrogen transmission and storage are key for creating a compelling business case whilst receiving public acceptance for using hydrogen at scale. This session will discuss the challenges and progress in this topic, particularly in the context of the approaches that have […]

Nanotechnology for a Net-zero future: Addressing grand challenges at nanoscale – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Our speakers will discuss the opportunities for multidisciplinary research enabled by advances in nanoscience to work towards a net zero future. This session will focus on the new generation of building envelopes that restore our ecosystem to advances in nanomaterial and chemical processes and the exploitation of sunlight to manufacture renewable fuels, the presentations will […]

The challenges of a 100% renewable electric power system – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

The panel will discuss the challenges of a 100% renewable electric power system focusing on the most critical aspects of the transition, including large-scale participation of distributed energy resources, the role of hydrogen and energy storage in the context of their techno-economic viability, electric power transmission, and regulatory, policy and market environment. Fiona Orton, Head […]

Transport, land use, and emissions – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

This session will feature presentations followed by a panel discussion of alternative strategies to achieve Net Zero in the transport sector. Speakers to be announced. Register for in person session Register for online session

Carbon capture and utilisation – Hybrid Session

Administration Building F23, University of Sydney Corner of Eastern Avenue and City Road, University of Sydney, University of Sydney, NSW

Capture CO2 as feedstock to produce sustainable chemical and fuel are the most feasible and sustainable technologies for climate change caused by the industrialisation. Meanwhile, CO2 based fuels and chemicals will substitute fossil feedstock sources, and shift towards climate-friendly production and consumption. Main topics of the session are new and key progresses for the production […]