The Hunter New Energy Symposium is the centrepiece of Hunter New Energy Week, delivering high-level insights, strategic discussion and practical perspectives on the transition to a net zero future.
The Hunter New Energy Symposium remains the centrepiece of Hunter New Energy Week, delivering high-level insights, strategic discussion and practical perspectives on the transition to a net zero future.
Across two days, the Symposium will bring together:
Industry Showcase and Tour: Wednesday 27 May – HunterNet FIND OUT MORE
Networking Event: Wednesday 27 May (evening) – Tower Cinemas Newcastle and will feature a screening of Planet Sun – UNTIL SOLD OUT
Symposium: Thursday 28 May (full day), Newcastle City Hall
Industry Dinner: Thursday 28 May (evening), Newcastle City Hall.
Full Symposium Package: Just $850 + GST which includes:
✔️ Industry Showcase and Tour (limited availability)
✔️ Welcome Networking Event at Tower Cinemas (limited availability)
✔️ Full-day plenary Symposium
✔️ Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
✔️ Industry Dinner at Newcastle City Hall.
Terms and Conditions apply. See ticketing site for full details.
Every year the Symposium Organising Committee reviews all feedback and adjusts the program of events accordingly. Please provide your input to help shape future Symposiums and associated New Energy Week events.
Welcome & Overview with Boris Novak, New.E
Showcase Presentations
Depart HunterNet by coach
Return to Newcastle, and close of Showcase
Welcome from New.E
Welcome from Event Sponsor
Introduction from Andy Evans, Co-Founder of Happen Energy
Q&A
Networking Drinks
8:30AM Welcome from Session Chair: Boris Novak, New.E
8:40AM Keynote Speakers:
9:40AM Panel Discussion: What does successful delivery look like and what will stop us?
Moderator: Bob Hawes, Business Hunter
Panellists:
10:30AM Keynote Speaker Cr Jeff Drayton, Mayor Muswellbrook Shire Council; Powering the Future Economy
11:15AM Panel Discussion: The REZ Delivery Challenge: Turning Momentum into Megawatts
Moderator: Fiona Donaldson, EnergyCo
Panellists:
11:50AM Panel Discussion: The Hunter Advantage: Understanding the Barriers & Challenges to local business participation
Moderator: Amanda Wetzel, Way Planning and Advisory
Panellists:
1:10PM Welcome from Session Chair: Jesse Gartner, GHD
1:15PM Keynote Speakers:
2:15PM Panel Discussion: Is the Hunter “system” built for delivery – or still designed for the past?
Moderator: Michael Ulph, GHD
Panellists:
3:15PM Welcome from Session Chair: Clare Larkin-Sykes, New.E
3:20PM Keynote Speakers:
3:45PM Panel Discussion: How can the Hunter out-deliver other regions – and why does this matter?
Moderator: Zara Crichton, HunterIF
Panellists:
Networking Drinks
Welcome
Sponsors Address
ENTREE SERVED
Symposium Reflections
MAIN COURSE SERVED
Closing Remarks
DESSERT SERVED
Full Symposium Package: Just $850 + GST which includes:
✔️ Industry Showcase and Tour (limited availability)
✔️Welcome Networking Event at Tower Cinemas (limited availability)
✔️ Full-day plenary Symposium
✔️ Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
✔️ Industry Dinner at Newcastle City Hall.
Terms and Conditions apply. See ticketing site for full details.
Every year the Symposium Organising Committee reviews all feedback and adjusts the program of events accordingly. Please provide your input to help shape future Symposiums and associated New Energy Week events.
Individual session sponsorships currently available for 3 of the 4 day sessions.
Please download the Prospectus for more information.
There are a range of sponsorship opportunities available for the 2026 Symposium, including Platinum, Gold, and Session sponsorships, as well as ownership of the coffee cart and other networking components.
The exhibition presents an excellent opportunity for new and established energy solution providers and stakeholders to showcase their projects, technologies and services to a highly engaged and relevant market. For just $2,000 exhibitors receive:
Please download the Prospectus or contact Merran Wiggins merran@hunternet.com.au, 0414 599 636 for more information.
Note: Packages sold out in 2025 so please indicate early if you are interested.
A forum bringing together stakeholders to co-design the positioning of the Hunter as a-Leading New Energy Industrial Cluster.
A new addition to Hunter New Energy Week, curated by New.E and HunterNet to spotlight the organisations delivering real-world energy solutions in and from the Hunter region.
Focused on emerging talent, skills and future workforce pathways. Again, more details will be released over the coming weeks.
2025 Hunter New Energy Symposium Highlights.
Videography by www.iheartproductions.com.au
Check out our highlights video (left) or visit the 2025 Symposium page to see how the event unfolded last year.