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8:30am
Barista coffee cart open
9:00am
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10:00am
REGISTRATION & MORNING TEA (60 MIN)
Peppers Ballroom Foyer
10:00am
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10:45am
Welcome
Welcome to Country, official opening and a year in the life of the Blue Economy CRC.
Presenters:
- Greg Johannes, Blue Economy CRC
- John Whittington, Blue Economy CRC
10:45am
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11:45am
| Advancing hydrogen in the blue economy |
Hydrogen can be used to power vehicles, vessels, generate electricity and power industry and could reduce our carbon emissions and change future energy exports. In this session we will cover from an industry perspective what the hydrogen state of play is in Australia, how the landscape has shifted in the last five years and what will be important looking ahead. We will hear from projects that are directly addressing this challenge.
Facilitator:
Irene Penesis, Blue Economy CRC
Presenters:
- Dyllon McPhee, BOC
- Irene Penesis, Blue Economy CRC
- Md Alamgir Hossain, Griffith University
- Andrew Harris, BMT
11:45am
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12:35pm
Accelerating the development of ocean energy
Promising advances have happened in recent years in ocean energy, however, commercial scale operations are still a rarity. This session will cover the status quo of ocean energy in Australia, the shifts in the landscape for the past five years and future needs. We will hear from ongoing projects addressing this challenge.
Facilitator:
Rhys Edwards, Blue Economy CRC
Presenters:
- Brighid Jay, Carnegie Clean Energy
- Hugh Wolgamot, University of Western Australia
- Alexandre Pichard, Carnegie Clean Energy
- Jana Orszaghova, Blue Economy CRC, University of Western Australia
- Christophe Gaudin, University of Western Australia
- Irene Penesis, Blue Economy CRC
12:35pm
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1:30pm
LUNCH BREAK (55 MIN)
Peppers Poolside
1:30pm
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2:30pm
Expanding aquaculture offshore
Expanding aquaculture offshore is a critical stepping stone to sustainably unlocking the oceans’ economic potential. This session will cover the state of play on offshore aquaculture, shifts in the aquaculture industry and future needs. We will hear from exciting projects addressing the challenges of moving offshore.
Facilitator:
John Whittington, Blue Economy CRC
Presenters:
- Sean Riley, Tassal
- Angela Williamson, Blue Economy CRC
- Chris Carter, Blue Economy CRC, University of Tasmania
- Sarah Ugalde, University of Tasmania
2:30pm
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3:15pm
Fireside chat – taking stock at the halfway mark
This facilitated firechat will work on the update of the strategic plan, strategic partnerships, and sustainability as the Blue Economy CRC hits its half-life point.
Facilitator:
Maia Schweizer, Blue Economy CRC
Presenters:
- John Whittington, Blue Economy CRC
- Greg Johannes, Blue Economy CRC
3:15pm
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3:30pm
Strategic mapping activity
This strategic mapping session will provide a reflection on the past five years and the readiness for the next five years with input from the audience.
Facilitator:
Angela Williamson, Blue Economy CRC
3:30pm
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4:00pm
AFTERNOON TEA BREAK & POSTER SESSION (30 MIN)
Peppers Ballroom Foyer
4:00pm
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4:05pm
New Participant Reel
Meet our new participant, the Aquaculture Centre of Excellence (ACE)
Facilitator:
Greg Johannes, Blue Economy CRC
Presenter:
Ban Tat Leow, Aquaculture Centre of Excellence
4:05pm
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5:05pm
Completed projects through an outputs, translation and commercialisation lens
As the Blue Economy CRC reaches its half-life, many projects are entering a translation phase. We will hear from several completed projects what they have achieved and their utilisation and commercialisation efforts.
Facilitator:
Tania Lado Insua, Blue Economy CRC
Presenters:
- Rodney Thomson, Advanced Composite Structures Australia
- Joerg Baumeister, Griffith University
- Michael Heitzmann, University of Queensland
- Chris Shearer and Andrew Harris, BMT
- Kylie Pitt, Griffith University
5:05pm
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5:10pm
Participant Announcement
New New Zealand testing facility showcase
Presenter:
Louise Kregting, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research
5:30pm
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7:30pm
Join us poolside for an evening of networking
with our Participants and Blue Economy network
POOLSIDE, PEPPERS RESORT & SPA
