South Australia is getting close to achieving 100% net renewable electricity generation, one of the most remarkable energy transitions in the world. But electricity is only the beginning. Decarbonising heavy industry, manufacturing, freight, mining, agriculture and the built environment is the harder, messier challenge ahead. This forum brings together some of the senior leaders navigating that challenge for an afternoon of candid conversation. Forget the polished speeches, watch each speaker engaged in honest reflection: what’s working, what isn’t, where the real tensions lie, and what needs to happen next. Make Friday afternoon count, join local and national leaders in large scale energy and industry decarbonisation in good conversation, with cheese and wine. MC and Lead Facilitator Joanna Kay, Program Director, International, The Superpower Institute Confirmed Speakers (More to be announced) Lawrence Ben - Assistant Minister for Copper, Steel, Critical Metals and Minerals Paul Martyn, Chief Executive, Department for Energy and Mining Susan Jeanes - Chair, Heavy Industry Low Carbon Transition CRC and Chair, Additive Manufacturing CRC and Premier’s Climate Change Council Member Richie Merzian - CEO, Clean Energy Investor Group Nathan Blundell - Chief Development Officer, Windlab Dr Amanda Cahill - Founder, The Next Economy Ben Birch - Head of Strategy, Innovation and Growth, SA Power Networks How to register If you’ve received an invitation, please use the provided access code at registration. If you haven’t been provided an access code but would like to attend, a number of places are available through an Expression of Interest process. Select the Expression of Interest ticket type below to apply. Places are limited. This event is presented by Adelaide Climate Action Week in partnership with Windlab - Raising the bar on renewables.

To think about the future of climate, we may need roots, stars and a sixth sense.

This conversation brings together ecology, intuition and space-thinking to explore how we might listen more deeply, imagine more bravely and act with greater care.

On the couch in conversation with Moira Were AM will be Dr Sabine Dittmann, Ben Adams and Tony Shillitoe with an eye to the future.

Dr Sabine Dittmann is an internationally recognised marine ecologist. Her distinguished career has taken her to wetlands and tropical locations. She continues to provide advice to the Federal Government on biodiversity, Sabine will bring her deep appreciation of systems and how everything is connected from the moon, to the rivers and the ocean to this challenging conversation.

Ben Adams will bring his super coaching powers to this conversation from his experience in AI, cyber, space, and other advanced technology sectors. Ben believes deeply that the most important work happens when purpose-led people from across an entire system come together — not to protect their corner, but to see the whole picture.

Tony Shillitoe is a critically acclaimed author of scifi, fantasy, historical fiction and young adult novels who travels through time and space for inspiration and sources of truth. Retired, a reformed teacher of English and a student of contemporary politics, Tony believes that our future as a species lies in our ability to collaboratively understand and value our planet and all life on it because all life is utterly dependent on the planet’s health.

Moira Were AM has been hosting community conversations for decades on topics that help us reflect on the past, draw wisdom into our present choices and decisions to propel us forward to be good ancestors rather than prophets of doom. She is currently Mayor, City of Onkaparinga and hosting these conversations as a private citizen. This is not a program or service of City of Onkaparinga.

This conversation is the third and final one in this series of Conversations for the Common Good and part of Adelaide Climate Action Week.

In Conversation – Climate readiness to support our gardens to thrive! Join Professor Michelle Waycott, Chief Botanist, and Dr Leonie Scriven, Deputy Director Living Collections, from the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium, for Adelaide Climate Action Week.

During this insightful conversation, Michelle and Leonie will explore how to ensure the plants in our urban and peri-urban landscapes can survive the variable climate conditions of the future.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from two leading experts and gain a better understanding of how to make your gardens, botanic gardens and bushlands more climate ready.

This talk is ideal for avid gardeners, landscape professionals, students, and anyone interested in climate-resilient gardens.

Bring your questions, as there will be designated time at the end of this talk.

Who pays? What gets funded? Who benefits? and who decides?

Trillions of dollars are now being mobilised globally for climate action, yet many of the communities facing the greatest risks struggle to access finance. From Pacific Island nations to remote Aboriginal communities and regional Australia, climate resilience raises profound questions about equity, justice and shared prosperity.

South Australia has an opportunity not only to accelerate its own transition, but to help demonstrate how climate finance can deliver benefits for people and places often left behind.

Join influential leaders from finance, philanthropy, and academia for a panel conversation on the future of climate finance.

Our speaker lineup features leading voices driving climate action and investment, including Charles Yu, Regional Lead – Sustainable Finance, Asia and the Pacific, United Nations Development Programme and Dr Amanda Cahill, Founder of The Next Economy with more speakers to be announced.

This forum offers an exceptional opportunity to hear from experts, engage with peers across sectors, and build connections to accelerate climate action.

What to expect

Gain practical insights into the evolving climate finance landscape across Australia and the Pacific.

Hear diverse perspectives from leaders working across investment, government, philanthropy and the climate sector.

Build new relationships with decision-makers, practitioners and changemakers committed to financing climate solutions.

Ask the questions that will drive key insights to shape an ACAW Communiqué to the COP31 Taskforce.

Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, business leader, researcher, philanthropist, community advocate or interested citizen, this forum is an opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping how South Australia finances a climate-ready future.

We are proud to partner with venue host Adelaide University, whose valued support helped bring this flagship event to life.

To register as an attendee select the General Admission ticket option.

For Adelaide Climate Action Week join Tansy Curtin, Assistant Director in conversation with Dr Zoe Freney, artist, writer and academic as they discuss the intertwined relationship of artists and the environment.

For more information visit agsa.sa.gov.au

This talk is not ticketed, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Join the South Australian Film Corporation and The Mercury for a special National Reconciliation Week event celebrating some of South Australia’s most talented up-and-coming First Nations filmmakers and screen practitioners.

From 10.30am to 11.30am join us in the Mercury foyer and laneway for networking over complimentary coffee and light refreshments. All are welcome to catch up with screen industry colleagues and create new industry connections.

Following the networking hour, enjoy a special in-conversation event hosted by SAFC Head of First Nations Kirstie Parker with Yankunytjatjara creative Lilla Berry, producer of upcoming feature film The Debt; Ngarrindjeri creative Josh Trevorrow, co-producer on forthcoming documentary Kumarangk; and Wongutha filmmaker Travis Akbar, writer/director/producer and head of Wirra Distribution, Australia’s only 100% Aboriginal-owned and managed film distribution company.

Through discussion and personal reflection, these exciting screen creatives will share their stories and explore their pathways into the industry, the challenges and opportunities shaping their careers, and their perspectives on reconciliation, representation and truth-telling in Australia today.

Presented by the SAFC and the Mercury.