UNSW Future Climate & Clean Energy Expo

Name: UNSW Future Climate & Clean Energy Expo
Start: 2024-05-29T15:30:00+10:00
End: 2024-05-29T18:30:00+10:00
Location: Roundhouse

Wed May 29 2024 at 03:30 pm to 06:30 pm UTC+10:00

Roundhouse | Kensington

Publisher/HostUNSW Innovation Community

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Discover UNSW research that's transforming the climate and energy sectors, from green fuels to solar, recycling and resource management.
About this Event

UNSW invites you to join us at the Future Climate & Clean Energy Expo.

The second event in the Futures Expo Series 2024 focuses on green technologies that align with the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priorities.

The expo is a chance for businesses, investors, and government bodies to discover almost 100 innovations that span climate resilience, decarbonisation, renewable technologies, green fuels, electrification, the energy transition and more.

Explore a blend of interactive displays and deep-dive breakout sessions and connect with like-minded professionals over drinks and OzHarvest food rescue catering.

EVENT AGENDA

3:30-6:30PM Expo and networking

4:15PM UNSW’s World Leading Discoveries: A deep dive into some of the university’s most revolutionary renewables and clean energy projects.

5:15PM Bridging the Research Commercialisation Gap: Exploring UNSW Collaborations: An in-depth look at successful partnerships between UNSW academics and industry leaders.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

<h4>UNSW’s World Leading Discoveries</h4>

Time: 4:15 – 5:00pm

UNSW’s is home to some of the world’s most progressive inventions in renewables and clean energy. It’s well known that the solar cell was invented by Martin Green at UNSW. This is session will introduce you to the inventors of some of the other UNSW ground-breaking technologies plus the teams and partners taking them to market.

Speakers:

Emeritus Professor Maria Skyllas-Kazacos (original inventor of the Vanadium Flow Battery) & Research Partner Professor Jie Bao
Dave Hu, Co-Founder and COO, SunDrive
Richard Hopkins, Principal of Sunswift Racing & UNSW Professor of Practice
Associate Professor Jason Scott, UNSW

Bridging the Research Commercialisation Gap: Exploring UNSW Collaborations

Time: 5:15 – 6:00pm

This session offers a unique opportunity to dive into the mechanics of partnership at UNSW. Hear from researchers, partners, and the Industry & Innovation tech transfer team as they discuss the pathway to meaningful collaboration and how to bridge the gaps between academic research, societal impact and business success.

DISCOVER THE INNOVATORS SHOWCASING AT THE EXPO

<h4>There will be almost 100 exhibitors from across the UNSW innovation ecosystem showcasing research capabilities, research translation projects, start-ups and spinouts that are set to change the world in the following areas:</h4>

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