Sponsorship Opportunities – 2017 Sustainability in Business Conference

The 2017 National Sustainability in Business Conference will be held in Brisbane from the 23-24 March and will address the need for sustainable business practices, and what this means in today’s ever-changing world. 2017 Conference Topics Include: Renewable Energy Systems and Sources – Biofuel, Biomass, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells, Hydropower, Solar Energy, Geothermal Energy, Wave Energy, Tidal energy, Energy Storage and Wind Power. This can also include energy transformation from renewable energy system to grid. Think Local First –  development of the local economy and community, urban agriculture, Buy Local. Innovative Business Opportunities – Incubators, Start Ups, Venture Capital / Entrepreneurs. The Energy …

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2017 Program Now Available

The 2017 National Sustainability in Business Conference Program is now available. The National Sustainability in Business Conference will be held in Brisbane from the 23-24 March 2017 and will address the need for sustainable business practices, and what this means in today’s ever-changing world. The exceptional lineup of speakers includes: Ms Anne-Marie Birkill, Partner and Executive Director, One Ventures presenting “What Does it Take to Move Beyond Innovation? It Takes Ruthless Execution and Resilience” Mr Stan Krpan, CEO, Sustainability Victoria presenting “TAKE2: Victoria’s Climate Change Pledge Program and the Role of Collective Business Action to Reach a Net Zero Emissions Future” …

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Anne-Marie Birkill, Partner in OneVentures to join us in March 2017

The National Sustainability in Business Conference will be held the Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane from the 23-24 March 2017. The National Sustainability in Business Conference theme ‘Renewables – Markets – Innovation – Opportunities – Capital’ will address the need for sustainable business practices, and what this means in today’s ever-changing world. Anne-Marie Birkill is a Partner in OneVentures, a $175M venture capital firm that invests in technology companies that serve or disrupt large, high growth global markets. She is Chair of the Board for portfolio companies Charm Health and Find-me technologies. Her previous roles include CEO of i.lab Incubator, various …

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Introducing Peta Ellis, CEO River City Labs.

The National Sustainability in Business Conference will be held the Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane from the 23-24 March 2017. The National Sustainability in Business Conference theme ‘Renewables – Markets – Innovation – Opportunities – Capital’ will address the need for sustainable business practices, and what this means in today’s ever-changing world. Joining us at the National Sustainability in Business Conference is Peta Ellis, a Communications Professional with 16+ years’ experience in Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Publicity, Social Media Marketing and Public Profile Management. Since 2012 Peta has worked alongside Steve Baxter, the founder of River City Labs to grow Brisbane’s …

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Abstract Submission Closing Soon!

The National Sustainability in Business Conference will be held over 23 – 24 March 2017 in Brisbane. The Conference Program will involve keynote presentations addition to oral presentations, panels and interactive forums and will address the need for sustainable business practices, and what this means in today’s ever-changing world. Conference Topics Include: Renewable Energy Systems and Sources Think Local First Innovative Business Opportunities The Energy Market Trends, Policies and Strategies The Conference will bring together leading academics, thought leaders, opinion makers and industry experts to deliberate and discuss sustainability issues confronting Australia. The program will be designed to challenge, inspire, …

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Dr Paul Bannister, Director of Innovation & Sustainability at Energy Action

Dr Paul Bannister is Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Energy Action, Australia’s leading energy consultancy.  He sets strategic direction for Energy Action’s energy efficiency team, undertaking energy efficiency and engineering consultancy work across activities ranging from NABERS ratings to energy audits, building lighting and air-conditioning upgrades design and implementation, PV installations, computer simulation of building performance and energy policy. Paul has also been the primary technical developer of the NABERS Energy and Water rating systems since inception in 1999, developing NABERS methodologies for Offices, Shopping Centres, Hotels, Data Centres, Homes and NSW Hospitals (in development). Paul is recognized internationally …

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Introducing Dr Jennifer Alden

Dr Jennifer Alden is a Health Broker, her business Growing Change brings people together to activate ideas to improve community health and wellbeing.  Seeing the link between what we eat and how it affects our health and that of the planet, Growing Change was established to support local community food initiatives and to consult to organisations, government and community to create opportunities to strengthen local health, environmental and social outcomes in addition to supporting local food economies. With three decades experience working to improve health and wellbeing in the community Jennifer has a Doctorate of Public Health with a special …

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Introducing Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute

The National Sustainability in Business Conference will be held in Brisbane from the 23-24 March 2017. The National Sustainability in Business Conference theme ‘Renewables – Markets – Innovation – Opportunities – Capital’ will address the need for sustainable business practices, and what this means in today’s ever-changing world. Tony Wood joins us next March at the National Sustainability in Business Conference. Tony Wood has led the Grattan Institute’s Energy Program since mid-2011. Since then he and his team have delivered twelve major reports on energy and climate change and he has developed a strong profile with governments and industry, and …

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Abstract Submission Closing Soon!

The National Sustainability in Business Conference will be held in Brisbane over 23-24 March 2017. The Conference Theme of ‘Renewables – Markets – Innovation – Opportunities – Capital’ will address the need for sustainable business practices, and what this means in today’s ever-changing world. If your answer is yes to any of the questions below, we want to hear from you! Do you work in the field of renewable energy? Do you support local business and have the attitude “think local, buy local”? Does your organisation have sustainable business practices? What great, innovative ideas do you have for business start-up? …

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Present at the National Sustainability in Business Conference

The National Sustainability in Business Conference will be held the Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane from the 23-24 March 2017. The Conference Theme of ‘Renewables – Markets – Innovation – Opportunities – Capital’ will address the need for sustainable business practices, and what this means in today’s ever-changing world. Do you work in the field of renewable energy? Do you support local business and have the attitude “think local, buy local”? Does your organisation have sustainable business practices? What great, innovative ideas do you have for business start-up? Are you up to date with the latest trends, policies and strategies? If …

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