RDSA Summit 2024

The future of regional South Australia: Transition to net zero, a circular economy and artificial intelligence

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Regional Development South Australia (RDSA)

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Date

October 2, 2024

7:30 am

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3:30 pm

Location

Central Oval

10 Augusta Terrace

Port Augusta

SA

5710

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Event Description

This year we moved to the Upper Spencer Gulf, examining opportunities arising for regional South Australia in the transition to Net Zero, the advance of AI and the Circular Economy.

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Opening Address

Hon. Clare Scriven MLC

Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries

Government of South Australia

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8:00 am

Conference start: Welcome & Housekeeping

Mike Smithson

Channel Seven

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8:10 am

Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country

Mayor Linley Shine

Port Augusta City Council

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8:25 am

Opening & Welcome

Hon. Clare Scriven MLC

Government of South Australia

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8:40 am

What are the opportunities for regional South Australia to maximise on the transition to Net Zero?

Richard Bolt

Nous Group

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9:00 am

Net Zero Transition: Hydrogen’s future in regional South Australia

Sam Crafter PSM

Regional Development Australia Adelaide (RDAA)

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9:20 am

How policymakers can better support the transition to net zero

Rachel Brdanovic

Tandem Energy

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9:40 am

Industry Perspectives: How does Regional SA make the most of the Net Zero opportunity

Sam Crafter PSM

Regional Development Australia Adelaide (RDAA)

Rachel Brdanovic

Tandem Energy

Richard Bolt

Nous Group

Tori Castledine

Fortescue

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10:20 am

Message from Minister Kristy McBain MP, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government & Territories

Hon. Kristy McBain MP

Australian Government

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10:50 am

What are the Circular Economy Metrics for Australia and where do the opportunities lie?

Lisa McLean

Circular Australia

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11:10 am

What does the Green Economy in South Australia look like and how do we get there?

Professor Ian Overton

Natural Economy

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11:30 am

Circular Economy in Action: Industry Projects in South Australia

Craig Cresp

Hallett Group

Daniel Palumbo

Leinad Land Developments

Frank Vounasis

Leinad Land Developments

Lisa McLean

Circular Australia

Professor Ian Overton

Natural Economy

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12:10 pm

Powering the Transition: The net zero workforce challenge and Clean Energy Precincts

Andrew Barker

Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)

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1:00 pm

Carbon Accounting in Agriculture and its implications and opportunities

Sarah Barrett

Pinion Advisory

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1:20 pm

How do industries collaborate on carbon opportunities and challenges?

Caroline Rhodes

Primary Producers SA

Sarah Barrett

Pinion Advisory

Andrew Beer

University of South Australia Business

Cate Hart

Department for Environment and Water

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2:00 pm

Re-skilling our workforce for the renewable energy sector

Mandy Masters

MGA Group

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2:10 pm

Trends and movements in regional South Australia’s economy

Keenan Jackson

.id Informed Decisions

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2:30 pm

Implications of AI advancements and cybersecurity for regional development

Mamello Thinyane

University of South Australia

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2:50 pm

Wildcard Topic: The Run Home – Upper Spencer Gulf RDAs

Claire Wiseman

Regional Development Australia Far North (RDAFN)

Ryan Viney

Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula (RDAEP)

Daniel Willson

Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North (RDAYMN)

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3:10 pm

Launch of RDSA Regional Blueprint & Closing Remarks

Kelly-Anne Saffin

Regional Development Australia Adelaide (RDAA)

Hon. Rob Kerin

Regional Development South Australia (RDSA)

Government of South Australia

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