WOMEN IN NET-ZERO FUTURE
“Women in Net-Zero Future 2026” Open Room
Theme: Leading Change, Powering Impact: Women Driving the Next Phase of Energy Transition
Date: 9 July 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Exhibition Centre Door 9–10
Admission: Free for all sponsors, speakers, delegates, and visitors
Introduction:
As the clean energy industry moves from ambition to large-scale implementation, the Women in Net-Zero Future 2026 Open Room will celebrate and empower female leaders who are turning net-zero strategies into tangible results.
This year’s program focuses on women leading delivery — from pioneering renewable projects and developing low-carbon fuels and carbon solutions, to accelerating energy development, shaping equitable workforce policies, and advancing sustainable innovation.
Through thought-provoking keynotes and interactive panel dialogues, the forum will highlight the real-world impact of women who are redefining leadership, overcoming systemic barriers, and inspiring the next generation of energy transition champions.
Discussion Highlights:
From Vision to Action: Female leadership in delivering large-scale renewable and clean energy projects
Innovation with Impact: How women are driving technology, investment, and policy breakthroughs
Workforce, Diversity & Empowerment: Building inclusive ecosystems and pathways for women across the energy value chain
Next-Gen Leadership: Mentoring, upskilling, and inspiring future female professionals in the net-zero era
2026 Program Agenda
10:00 - 10:05
05 mins
Opening Welcome
10:05 - 10:15
10 mins
[Keynote] Women at the Frontline of the Energy Transition: Turning Ambition into Impact
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An inspirational address by a senior industry leader highlighting how female leadership is shaping the delivery of clean energy projects — from wind and hydrogen to CCUS and decarbonized fuels — and how collaboration, resilience, and innovation drive measurable progress toward net-zero.
10:15 - 10:45
30 mins
[Fireside Talk] Leading with Purpose: Redefining Success in the Net-Zero Era
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A conversation between influential women exploring what “purpose-driven leadership” means in today’s energy industry — balancing business outcomes, sustainability goals, and social responsibility.
10:45 - 11:25
40 mins
[Panel] Delivering the Transition: How Women Leading Real-World Projects in Clean Energy
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Women leading large-scale renewable, fuels, and decarbonization projects
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Overcoming challenges in project financing, permitting, and technology deployment
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Building cross-sector partnerships and regional collaboration
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Case studies from Australia and APAC markets
11:25 - 12:00
35 mins
[Panel] Empowering the Next Generation: Inclusion, Skills, and Future Leadership
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Creating pathways for women in STEM, operations, and executive leadership
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The role of mentorship, training, and workplace transformation
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Building an inclusive culture that drives innovation and retention
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Preparing young professionals for the next wave of clean energy jobs