HYDROGEN FORUM
- A pathway to environmental & regional prosperity -
Where to for Gippsland?
Hydrogen has been described as the fuel for the future, having no emissions other than water. It has a high energy density and is seen as an essential pathway to a low emissions and sustainable future.
What does it mean however for the people of Latrobe Valley and the wider Gippsland?
This seminar will bring together researchers, industry and community with an interest in understanding the pathways to hydrogen production - carbon and electrolysis based - and its uses and applications. We will showcase some of the research into new technologies and the social, economic and employment opportunities that will come from hydrogen. Business, community organisations and individuals will have the chance to have their questions answered at this important event.
An exciting line-up of speakers including Dr Alan Finkel, Australia's Chief Scientist, and distinguished leaders in the field from CSIRO, Swinburne, J-Power Latrobe Valley, Global CCS Institute, University of Qld, University of Melbourne, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia and CO2CRC will discuss some of the latest advances in research into new technologies and products that will come from hydrogen.
Registrations are now closed for this event. If you are interested in joining a waitlist, please email Kirstyn Krausz at kkrausz@acinnovation.com.au
SPEAKERS
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT
STEVE DIMOPOULOS
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer
Office of the Treasurer
Steve Dimopoulos is the Member for the Oakleigh District in Victorian Parliament. On being re-elected in 2018 Steve was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer.
Prior to being elected to the Victorian Parliament, Steve was the mayor of the City of Monash and a councillor.
HYDROGEN – THE ECONOMIC VALUE TO THE REGION & MORE WIDELY
RICHARD BOLT
Vice-President (Strategy and Innovation)
Swinburne University of Technology
Richard Bolt has had a diverse career in public service, policy research, public advocacy and engineering. He is currently Vice-President (Strategy and Innovation) at Swinburne University of Technology, having led three Victorian Government departments from 2006-2018.
COAL TO HYDROGEN - WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE REGION
SEIJI HONGO
Director, Chief Operating Officer
J-Power Latrobe Valley
Seiji Hongo joined J-Power Latrobe Valley Pty Ltd (JPLV) in 2018 as a director, chief operating officer for the management of the hydrogen production and refining project at Loy Yang.
HOW SAFE IS HYDROGEN?
PROF. MICHAEL BREAR
Director, Melbourne Energy Institute
University of Melbourne
Michael Brear is the Director of the Melbourne Energy Institute at the University of Melbourne. He guides the Institute’s research on the technical, economic, environmental and social impacts of energy systems.
PANEL
DR PATRICK HARTLEY
Research Director, Oil, Gas & Fuels
CSIRO
Dr. Patrick Hartley is the research director of the Oil, Gas and Fuels research program within CSIRO's Energy Business Unit. The program comprises 85 research staff and students working on applied research projects which span the energy resources value chain....
PANEL
PROF. PETA ASHWORTH
Chair, Sustainable Energy Futures
University of Queensland
Peta joined the University of Queensland in April, 2016. As Chair in Sustainable Energy Futures, Peta is Program Director for the Master of Sustainable Energy. Peta is well known for her expertise in the energy field, stakeholder engagement and technology assessment.
WELCOME BY FEDERATION UNIVERSITY
PROF CHRIS HUTCHISON
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Federation University
Professor Hutchison commenced with Federation University on 1 March 2019, coming from Murdoch University, where he held the position of Director of Research and Innovation since 2014.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
DR ALAN FINKEL AO
Australia's Chief Scientist
Office of the Chief Scientist
Dr Finkel commenced as Australia’s Chief Scientist on 25 January 2016. He is Australia’s eighth Chief Scientist. Prior to his appointment, he served as President of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE), and for eight years as Chancellor of Monash University.
HYDROGEN - THE RENEWAL PATHWAY
GARIELLE HENRY
A/g Executive Director, Commercial and Investment Attraction, Energy - Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Gabrielle has over 20 years’ experience across technical, commercial, financial, IT and regulatory aspects of sustainable energy in the public and private sector both locally and internationally.
TOYOTA AUSTRALIA -
FUEL CELL PROJECT
TROY D’SOUZA
Senior Engagement & Education Specialist,
Advanced Planning,
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
Troy has worked in the automotive industry for almost 20 years and has been with Toyota Australia for over 10 years, working within Quality Engineering, Product Planning and now Advanced Planning departments.
PANEL
JANE OAKLEY
Chief Executive Officer
Committee for Gippsland
Jane is currently the interim CEO for Committee for Gippsland. Prior to this role Jane was Project Manager for Gippsland Resource Recovery overseeing the delivery of a competitive market process for collaborative procurement and has held various senior management positions across Gippsland.
WELCOME TO LATROBE CITY
CR GRAEME MIDDLEMISS
Mayor, Latrobe City Council
Councillor Graeme Middlemiss is the current Mayor of the Latrobe City and was elected to this role in November 2018. Cr Middlemiss has served as a Councillor of the Latrobe City since the formation of the democratically elected Latrobe Shire/City in 1997, and was last elected to Council for a four year term in November 2016.
CSIRO ROADMAP
DR PATRICK HARTLEY
Research Director, Oil, Gas & Fuels
CSIRO
Dr. Patrick Hartley is the research director of the Oil, Gas and Fuels research program within CSIRO's Energy Business Unit. The program comprises 85 research staff and students working on applied research projects which span the energy resources value chain....
COAL TO HYDROGEN - WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE REGION
KOJI OMATA
Managing Director, Chief Technology Officer, J-Power Latrobe Valley
Koji Omata joined J-Power Latrobe Valley Pty Ltd (JPLV) in 2019 as a managing director, chief technical officer for the hydrogen production from Victorian brown coal project at Loy Yang.
THE SOCIAL LICENCE REQUIREMENT
PROF. PETA ASHWORTH
Chair, Sustainable Energy Futures
University of Queensland
Peta joined the University of Queensland in April, 2016. As Chair in Sustainable Energy Futures, Peta is Program Director for the Master of Sustainable Energy. Peta is well known for her expertise in the energy field, stakeholder engagement and technology assessment.
PANEL
DR ALAN FINKEL AO
Australia's Chief Scientist
Dept. of Industry, Innovation & Science
Dr Finkel commenced as Australia’s Chief Scientist on 25 January 2016. He is Australia’s eighth Chief Scientist. Prior to his appointment, he served as President of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE), and for eight years as Chancellor of Monash University.
PANEL
CR GRAEME MIDDLEMISS
Mayor, Latrobe City Council
Councillor Graeme Middlemiss is the current Mayor of the Latrobe City and was elected to this role in November 2018. Cr Middlemiss has served as a Councillor of the Latrobe City since the formation of the democratically elected Latrobe Shire/City in 1997, and was last elected to Council for a four year term in November 2016.
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