HILT CRC 2025 Conference Public Day: De-risking Decarbonisation

HILT CRC Annual Conference – De-risking Decarbonisation

Join us on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at The Duxton in Perth, Western Australia, for 2025 Annual Conference – De-risking Decarbonisation.

The public opening day will provide insights on the challenges and opportunities for heavy industry's transition to a low-carbon future. You'll hear from Australian and international experts from research, industry and government, representing HILT CRC partners and other key industry organisations. You'll also have excellent opportunities to network with other professionals in the field.

Tuesday is open to all individuals and organisations, along with HILT CRC Partners.

Register now for an engaging program of panel discussions and keynote speakers to join the conversation on de-risking decarbonisation for heavy industry.

Further details, including the full agenda and keynote speakers, will be provided as they become available.

CONFERENCE DELIVERY PARTNER

HILT CRC gratefully acknowledges the support of our Delivery Partner, the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA).

Info: Speakers include:
• Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, WA Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE; Pilbara
• Katie Cook, Director, WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (Energy Transition Strategies Division)
• Jenny Selway, HILT CRC CEO.

Info: Speakers include:
• Gretta Stephens, Member, Australian Climate Change Authority, and former Chief Executive, Climate Change & Sustainability, BlueScope
• Dr Casper van der Eijk (Norway), Senior Researcher, SINTEF and Director, FME ZeMe – Zero Emissions Metal Production research centre
• Professor Gus Nathan, HILT CRC Research Director
• Associate Professor Fiona Beck, The Australian National University.

Info: Speakers include:
• Lauren North, Principal Sustainability Partnerships, BHP
• Martin Smith, Business Development Director – Asia I&S, Primetals
• Professor Sangho Yi (Korea), Pohang University of Science and Technology’s Graduate Institute of Ferrous and Eco Materials Technology (POSTECH GIFT), and Director, Research Center for Hydrogen Steelmaking Technology
• Professor Geoff Brooks, Swinburne University of Technology.

Info: Speakers include:
• Raphael Costa (Brazil), Senior Vice President, Technology, Hydro Bauxite & Alumina
• Dr Sreeraj Balachandran, Manager Climate Change, Rio Tinto Aluminium
• Ron Knapp, Special Advisor to the Chair of China Hongqiao Group
• A/Prof. Woei Saw, University of Adelaide.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Duxton Hotel Perth, 1 Saint Georges Terrace, Perth, Australia