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Media Alert: News Diaries March 6-7 2024

Smart Energy Council < 1 mins read

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March 1 2024

Smart Energy Council President Sam Craft will officially launch the Smart Energy 2024 conference in Sydney next week, followed by a media conference.

Smart Energy 2024 maps out how renewables will transform Australia, provide energy security, future jobs and play a critical part in keeping living costs down.

The conference brings together the entire renewables industry including; manufacturers, distributors, project developers, financiers and decision-makers.

World-leading Australian and International solar, battery storage and electric vehicle companies will showcase the latest in smart energy technology.

WHO:

Speakers include:

- Chris Bowen – Minister for Climate Change and Energy
- Allegra Spender – Member for Wentworth
- Malcolm Turnbull – 29th Prime Minister of Australia
- Simon Holmes à Court – Director, Smart Energy Council
- Rod Sims – Chair of the Superpower Institute
- Matt Kean – NSW Shadow Health Minister
- Tim Buckley – Director, Climate Energy Finance
- Julia Zemiro – Television Host
- Craig Reucassel – Fight for Planet ‘A’
- Simon Corbell - Chief Executive Officer, Clean Energy Investor Group

WHEN: Wednesday 6 – Thursday 7 March 2024 at 8:50 am

WHERE: International Convention Centre, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000

MORE INFORMATION

Contact details:

Wayne Smith - 0417 141 812

Richie Merzian - 0401 614 810

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