The Queensland Decarbonisation Hub and the Centre for Policy Futures invite you to the 2026 state-wide Forum, bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry and the community to explore the future of Queensland’s transition to net zero.
Across a series of discussions, participants will explore why the transition matters, the future Queensland is seeking to build, and the values and perspectives that should inform decision-making. The Forum will examine how prosperity, wellbeing and success may be understood in a changing economic landscape, and the role of government, community, industry and the regions in supporting a transition that is fair, inclusive and effective.
The Forum will explore the following key themes:
- Queensland and national policy settings
- Why the transition matters
- The future we want to create
- Whose voices and values should shape the transition
- Redefining prosperity and success
- Governing the transition
Confirmed panellists and speakers below, see here for more details.
- Keynote: Robert Potter - Head of Policy & Advocacy (Smart Energy Council)
- Keynote: Kylie Porter - CEO (Queensland Farmers' Federation)
- Suzanne Thompson - Founder (Yumbangku Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development Aboriginal Corporation)
- Professor Kerrie Wilson - Queensland Chief Scientist (Queensland Government)
- Dr Liz Fellows - Executive Director - Emissions Policy and Analytics, Queensland Treasury
- Thom Woodroofe - Author of Power, Prosperity & Planet: Climate & Energy Policy for All (Monash University Publishing 2026) via video link
- Lizzie Webb - CEO (The Next Economy)
- Saideh Kent - Program Director Energy (The Next Economy)
- Bec Halliday - Director (First Nations Clean Energy Network)
- Professor Belinda Wade - Chair in Climate Action and Ethical Transitions and Co-Lead of the Net Zero Observatory (The University of Queensland)
- Professor Jeremy Moss - Professor Political Philosophy and Lead Chief Investigator on ARC Linkage Project, ‘A Just Climate Transition’ (University of New South Wales)
- Professor Tavis Potts - Personal Chair in Sustainable Development and Environmental Governance (The University of Aberdeen) via video link
- Justine McLeod - Chief Executive Officer (CHRRUP)
- Dr Liz Young - Research Director (Queensland Decarbonisation Hub)
- Rachelle Cooper Kulkarni - Founder (Sustainify)
- Leanne Phillips - Founder & Managing Director (The Sanctuary of Embracing Difference)
- Associate Professor Jason Nielsen - Director Strategic Initiatives (Climate KIC Australia)
The full program and further speakers to be announced soon.
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Location: UQ Centre, Building 27A/24A Union Rd. The University of QLD, St Lucia Campus. View Map, Public Transport and Parking Information.
Cost: General Admission tickets are $30 (including GST). Student tickets are free. If cost is a barrier, please get in touch with us: info@decarb-hub.org
RSVP: Please RSVP by 22 September for catering purposes.
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