Reducing emissions for hard to abate industries
Date and Time: 13 - 15 October 2026 (12:30pm - 12:00am)
Location: Sydney, Greenhouse
The Industrial Net Zero Conference 2026 brings together the leaders, policymakers, investors, and industrial operators shaping Australia’s decarbonisation future.
As Australia accelerates its transition towards a low-emissions economy, manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce emissions while maintaining competitiveness, resilience, and profitability.
The conference provides a platform for candid discussions, practical insights, and peer-to-peer learning from organisations actively delivering industrial decarbonisation projects.
Hear from more than 40 senior leaders from industry, government, finance and research, including:
• Hon. Matt Kean, Chair, Climate Change Authority
• Bronwyn Grieve, Director, Global Sustainability & External Affairs, Fortescue
• Kim Curtain, Deputy Secretary Energy, Climate Change & Sustainability, NSW DCCEEW
• Kathryn Smith, GM Carbon Markets Branch, Clean Energy Regulator
• Karen Brown, Executive Director, Climate Transition, ANZ
• Daniel Besley, Branch Head, Product & Industrial Emissions, Federal DCCEEW
• Mussaret Nagree, Chief Energy Transition, Environment & Government Relations Officer, Wesfarmers Chemicals Energy & Fertilisers
• Dani Alexander, CEO, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub
Industrial Net Zero Conference 2026 has been designed for industry leaders seeking practical solutions rather than theoretical discussions.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
• Have honest conversations about what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change – without spin or performative commitments.
• Learn hard-won lessons from operators actively delivering industrial decarbonisation projects.
• Build cross-sector relationships and identify the enabling conditions needed to accelerate industrial transition.
• Understand which technologies, policies, and investment opportunities are commercially viable today and which remain longer-term prospects.
• Engage directly with policymakers on the Safeguard Mechanism, funding requirements, and market settings for industrial investment.
• Connect with public and private capital providers actively investing in industrial decarbonisation projects.
• Build the relationships and organisational readiness needed to act when market conditions align.
Whether you’re responsible for sustainability, operations, engineering, strategy, investment, energy procurement, or business transformation, the conference offers valuable insights and connections to support your organisation’s decarbonisation journey.
As a supporting partner, SmartCreteCRC is pleased to offer its members a 10% discount on conference registrations.
Use discount code: SMART10
To learn more and register, visit: https://hubs.la/Q04wT8ZP0
21 October 2026 (3:00pm)
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