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Sustainability & Diversity Night 2026

Date: 8 July 2026
Time: 19:00-21:30
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Gala Dinner: Sustainability & Diversity Night 2026

Gala Dinner Sponsors:

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Gala Dinner Co-host:

In a time of external challenges, Sustainability and Diversity Night is an inspiring celebration of energy transition's potential—showcasing a vibrant industry through the lenses of a diverse energy mix, gender diveristy, an evolving workforce, and the visionary leaders driving us toward a sustainable future.


This event brings together over 700 trailblazers from the energy sector, government officials, influential global trade envoys, inspiring women leaders, groundbreaking startup founders, young innovators, and local First Nations communities, all united for one common goal. 

Attendees will enjoy endless opportunities to connect, spark fresh ideas, and forge powerful partnerships that will redefine the clean energy landscape.

Dress Code: Business Formal/Business Casual

18:30 - 19:00
30 mins 

Arrival Reception
  • setting the tone for an evening celebrating women’s leadership across the energy transition.

19:00 - 19:08
08 mins 

Opening Remarks

19:08 - 19:15

07 mins

Welcome Address

    
Senior Representative
WoodsideEnergy

   
Senior Representative
Nordex SE

Appetiser Service & Networking

19:30 - 19:40

10 mins

Start-up Challenge Award Presentation
  • Recognising emerging innovators and breakthrough ideas across the APAC energy transition ecosystem, setting the stage for an evening of impact and inspiration.

Main Course Service

20:00 - 20:10

10 mins

From Start-up to Industry Impact

Mary Barry
CEO & Director
CircularEco Pty Ltd

HERizon 2030: Breaking Boundaries, Shaping the Future

20:10 - 20:20

10 mins

Leadership Storytelling & Honours

A featured HERizon moment recognising outstanding women leaders, accompanied by reflections from selected honourees shaping the future of the transition.

Featuring:

Lily D’Ambrosio
Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, and the SEC

Victorian Government

20:20 - 21:10

50 mins

HERizon2030 Awards for Cross-Sector Leadership Recognition

Celebrating influential women driving impact and innovation across SAF, carbon capture, AI for energy, and the broader energy transition landscape. Presented before 800+ senior leaders, this flagship segment highlights outstanding female leadership through individual keynote speeches and recognition awards on one of the week’s most prominent stages.

Anh Mai
Executive Director, Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV)
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Rebecca Orme
Managing Director, Legal and Sustainability
FedEx

Evgenia Starkova
Vice President Strategy, Marketing and Sustainability
SkyTeam

Colette Munro
Pacific Zone President
Schneider Electric

Nor Ain (PMP) Md Salleh
General Manager, Carbon Capture Storage, PETRONAS;
Chief Executive Officer
PETRONAS CCS Solutions

21:10 - 21:20

10 mins

Special Performance & Closing
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