16-18 September 2025 | Pullman Sydney Hyde Park | Australia

Industrial Net Zero Conference 2025

Reducing emissions for hard to abate industries

The 4th annual Industrial Net Zero conference is the premier forum for professionals in mining, manufacturing, energy, metals, and transportation sectors to explore practical strategies for decarbonisation.

As Australia’s heavy industries face growing pressure to reach net zero, this is where you can learn from industry leaders, form cross-sector coalitions, and deliver scalable, profitable solutions. With the Safeguard Mechanism tightening and decarbonisation offering clear business advantages, now is the time to collaborate, innovate, and lead the net-zero transition.

An insightful review of the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian manufacturing industries as we strive to achieve net zero

Kyle Wilson

Technical Director - Project and Program Management, Aecom Australia

Full of relevant engaging presentations and knowledgeable people to network with

Katrina Summersett

Group Sustainability Manager, IXOM

2025 Speakers include:

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Hon Matt Kean

Chair
Climate Change Authority

Andrew Stewart

Group Executive and President - Specialty Mining Chemicals
Orica

Kimberly Camrass

Sustainability Lead- Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific
Boeing

Samantha Langley

Head of Sustainability
Vulcan Energy

Anoop Thakur

Procurement and Sustainability General Manager
Orora

Ali Nezhad

Head of Sustainability and Innovation
Boral

Rory Bracken

Head of Carbon and Circular Economy
Fulton Hogan

Andrew Cheah

Head of Group Energy
Borg Manufacturing

Jai Coppen

Senior Energy Sourcing Manager
Yara International

Sonia Fourie

GM - Environment & Sustainability
Jemena

Peter Haenke

Technical Lead - Industrial Decarbonisation
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

Summer Steward

ESG Project Manager
Team Global Express

Hilary Newstead

General Manager - Energy Markets
GFG Alliance/SIMEC Energy

Brian Restall

Managing Director and Regional Leader
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners

Vanessa Lenihan

Future Fuels Manager
Viva Energy Australia

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Why you need to be at the Industrial Net Zero Conference

Discover how international and local organisations like Orica and the Ai Group are responding to mounting decarbonisation regulation

Explore operational efficiency strategies from miners like Vulcan and refiners like Viva Energy

Understand how Fulton Hogan and Borg Manufacturing are justifying the cost of low carbon product development

Gain insight from Boeing, Lion Co, and Energy Policy WA on overcoming the challenges of renewables and remote power

Find out how Orora and Boral are forging new pathways for traditionally fossil-fuel-dependent industrial processes

Learn from ARENA and Team Global Express about building workable carbon reduction plans across operations

Evaluate the role of batteries, CCS, and other technologies in accelerating your decarbonisation journey

Partnership Opportunities

The Industrial Net Zero Conference is your opportunity to meet senior executives from hard to abate industries, who are actively looking for ways to decarbonise their operations.

Whether you have the technology to help drive emissions reduction, or can help businesses plan their transition, this is a chance to engage with the decision makers responsible for moving Australian industry to net zero.

The event offers numerous opportunities for sponsors to network, share their expertise, and build their reputation as thought leaders in the Industrial Net Zero space.

If you’d like to become an exhibitor, sponsor or speaker, please contact:

Tashi Gazzard
P: +61 (0) 418 884 713
E: tashig@questevents.com.au

Key Themes

Navigating policy uncertainty and unlocking funding for industrial decarbonisation projects

Gain clarity on how to align with shifting policy landscapes and tap into government support—critical for accelerating low-carbon investments and de-risking major infrastructure upgrades

Energy efficiency to reduce emissions (the greenest electron is the one you don’t use)

Actionable strategies for cutting energy waste in core operations, helping to lower emissions and operating costs while improving plant performance and compliance

Building the commercial case for decarbonisation technology investment

Tools and frameworks to justify decarbonisation projects internally, balancing upfront costs with long-term carbon savings—essential for making a persuasive business case to boards and CFOs

Electrifying traditionally fossil-fuel-dependent industrial processes

Explore how renewable energy, electrification, and energy storage can be applied in high-heat, energy-intensive settings, offering a path to deep emissions cuts across hard-to-abate sectors

Evaluating emerging low-carbon technologies for industrial heat processes

Insights into scalable alternatives like solar thermal, biofuels, and hydrogen, helping to identify viable, future-proof technologies that can replace fossil fuels without compromising output

Quest has an established history of providing reliable, high quality conferences. The Industrial Net Zero Conference 2025 is an opportunity for our past delegates and new attendees to come together in one place to Meet. Learn. Grow.

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