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5th Energy Future Conference

18-20 November 2024
UNSW Sydney, Australia

The 5th Energy Future Conference (EF5) to be held at UNSW from 18 - 20 November 2024 is co-hosted with the University of Sydney Net Zero Institute, the NSW Decarbonisation Hub and the ARC Training Centre for Global Hydrogen Economy (GlobH2E). The Energy Future Conference series was initiated by the School of Chemical Engineering in 2014 covering all aspects of energy technologies and clean energy transitions including hydrogen, batteries and carbon-dioxide conversion. This year, the conference will consist of three key streams:

The NSW NetZeroNextGen Assembly (co-hosted with the University of Sydney Net Zero Institute)
The GlobH2E Summer School focusing on catalysis process and advanced characterisation techniques for HDRs and ECRs
The Sustainable Fuels Symposium focusing on the Synthetic Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (co-hosted with NDIH/Power Fuels including Hydrogen Network)

We hope you can join us in Sydney for this exciting event!

Kind regards,

Dr Emma Lovell & Dr Rahman Daiyan

Co-Chairs of 5th Energy Future Conference (EF5)

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NSW NetZeroNextGen Assembly

The assembly will take on the theme: Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions: Why and How, is co-organised by University of Sydney (USyd) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), with the following aim:

To bring together the Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and Higher Degree Researcher (HDR) students dedicated to decarbonisation research and technologies across NSW;
To create a platform for discussing the technical challenges and the latest research outcomes;
To foster collaboration and cooperation between the initiatives of government, universities, and institutes at all levels
To build community consensus on the solutions to emission reduction
To establish talent pipelines for stakeholders

The event will include a research showcase featuring ECRs talks and poster presentation, a panel discussion and social networking event. ECRs and HDR students are invited to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) for oral presentation or to submit abstract for poster presentation. See NSW NetZeroNextGen Symposium program.

Submit EOI / Abstract

GlobH2E Summer School

The inaugural GlobH2E Summer School with the theme: Advanced Characterisation Techniques and Studies in Catalysis for Power Fuels including Hydrogen is a great opportunity for HDR students, ECRs, researchers and scientist in material science, chemistry and engineering looking to gain understanding and explore the latest advancements in materials characterisation techniques vital for the development and optimisation of processes, and system that convert renewable energy into various forms of storable, transportable fuels, chemicals and other valuable products.

The programme provides a scientific basis for understanding on the theoretical and experimental aspects of synthesis and characterisation of advanced materials for energy application, the chance to discuss and discover the latest advancement in these characterisation techniques and their importance for applications and products of technological interest. It is also opportunity to share knowledge and learn from other academics in the field presenting their work, as well as to network and cultivate new professional contacts.

For more information contact globh2e@unsw.edu.au

Subsidised registration fee for HDR students - applications must be received by 31st October 2024.

GlobH2E Summer School program

Sustainable Fuels Symposium

The Sustainable Fuels Symposium co-hosted with NSW Power Fuels including Hydrogen Network (PFHN) will bring together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel production to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

This symposium takes on renewable fuels, with a particular focus on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

The Symposium will also feature showcase of prototype and technology developed by PFHN member and partners. If you are interested to participate in the Symposium, reach out to pfhn@decarbhub.au