11:45am

Guests will have the chance to connect over lunch, chat with the cleantech exhibitors and network with other attendees.

12:15pm

Cr Anthony Aitken, Deputy Mayor of Geelong

Celebrating the clean economy initiatives and the economic growth outcomes from the last 10 years of clean economy business support provided by the City of Greater Geelong.

12:35pm

Ashleigh Morris, CEO and Founder of Coreo 

Ashleigh will present our morning keynote: Living, Working and Thriving in the Circular Economy: A Vision for the Future. This will be followed by a Q&A with the audience.

1:35pm

Andy McCarthy, Author 
Suffering from ADHD at school, misunderstood, tormented and bullied for years, Andy McCarthy was unable to find his pack. When he dropped out in Year 10, his prospects weren't good. He had no idea then that his personal drive and dogged determination would lead to incredible success. Here Comes the Sun is a story of succeeding in the face of adversity, about finding and following a purpose, and the potholes that can bring you unstuck.

1:50pm

NETWORKING BREAK

2:15pm

CLEAN ECONOMY POLICY ROUNDUP

This panel discussion and Q&A will explore national and state clean economy policy and research.

2:55pm

Tina Perfrement introduces us to some leading SMEs making waves in Geelong's clean economy.

3:35pm

Some food for throught in a different way, presented by local Geelong artists.

3:50pm

4:25pm

Giulia Baggio, CEO of the G21 Alliance, leads this panel and Q&A showcasing local government clean economy champions.

5:05pm

Let's check in with organisations that are driving our transition to a clean economy and see what's in store for the future with perspectives from well established and growth companies.

5:45pm

Nigel Murphy, Chair of the Victorian Cleantech Cluster

Rounding out the day we'll look at some future projects that will change the game with our clean economy from government, education and business. 

6:00pm