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Tuesday 25th - Wednesday 26th May
Zinc @ Federation Square, Melbourne
The Conference will bring together decision-makers from the private and public sectors, industry leaders, local government, scientists, conservationists and others to discuss the current and future directions and frameworks for sustainability in Victoria, and how it will affect Victorian state and local government, business and the community.
The Conference will provide an opportunity to examine progress towards sustainable objectives in a range of key areas such as:
- Victorian policy and progress
- Water
- Waste and resource recovery
- Energy efficiency
- Climate change response
- Planning and urban design
- Land remediation
- Air quality
- Human health
- Sustainable workplaces
The Conference will also feature best practice case studies in the above areas, as well as addressing challenges of sustainability, and provide advice on how state and local government and business can truly achieve social, environmental and economic sustainability.
The Melbourne Sustainability Drinks will be held at the end of Day 1 of the Conference (May 25th). The Melbourne Sustainability Drinks has become one of Melbourne’s most highly regarded and successful monthly events. It provides an opportunity to meet other people interested in creating a more sustainable world, exchange ideas and hear different perspectives about the social and environmental challenges we face.
The Sustainability Drinks will allow delegates the opportunity to meet and network with a wide range of passionate people who are interested in making a positive difference.
To register to attend the Drinks, please go to http://www.melbournesustainabilitydrinks.com/rsvp-special
Invited speakers include:
- Dr Kate Auty, Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability
- Richard Bolt, Secretary, Department of Primary Industries
- Kevin Love, Deputy Secretary, Department of Sustainability and Environment
- Rob Freeman, Chief Executive, Murray-Darling Basin Authority
- Professor Chris Davis, Commissioner, National Water Commission
- Stuart McConnell, Director, Future Focus, EPA Victoria
- Dr Kathy Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, City of Melbourne
- Carl McCamish, Executive General Manager, Origin Energy
- John Hunt, Manager, Technical Services and Remediation, Thiess Services
- Brendan Sydes, Principal Solicitor, Environmental Defender's Office
- Louise Hicks, Partner, DLA Phillips Fox
- Dave Appels, Economist, Frontier Economics
- Erin Simpson, Sustainability Services Manager, Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Professor John Fien, Innovation in Leadership Programme, RMIT
- Les Mathieson, Managing Director, East Gippsland Water
- Dan Atkins, Managing Director, Shaper Group
- Phil Hughes, Principal Consultant: Sustainability and Water Management, Halcrow
- Mike Lloyd, IP Management Consultant, Griffith Hack Patent and Trademark Attorneys
Delegate attendance enquiries:Denise McQueenHallmark Conferences + Events Phone: +61 3 8534 5021 Fax: +61 3 8534 5121 Email: denise.mcqueen@halledit.com.au |
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities/Enquiries:Peter StirlingHallmark Conferences + Events Phone: +61 3 8534 5019 Fax: +61 3 8534 5119 Email: peter.stirling@halledit.com.au |