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SUMMIT AGENDA 2025
DAY1
Day 1 Morning: Fly with SAF - Unlocking Policy and Markets
08:00 - 09:00
(60 mins)
Registration
09:00 - 09:10
(10 mins)
[Opening Remark] Setting the Scene of SAF Production and Development
09:10 - 09:20
(10 mins)
[Australia Keynote] Unlocking Australia's Potential to Become a Global SAF Superpower
Jennifer Anne
Branch Head, Liquid Fuels
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
09:20 - 09:40
(20 mins)
[State Remark] Advancing Government Initiatives for SAF in Australian States
Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP
Minister for Government Services, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, Minister for Women
Victoria State Government
09:40 - 10:00
(20 mins)
[APAC Keynotes] Catalysing Sustainable Aviation Fuels in APAC
Distinguished Speakers from:
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Indonesia
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Japan
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Malaysia
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New Zealand
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Philippines
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Singapore
10:00 - 10:20
(20 mins)
[International Keynotes] Global Best Practices in Promoting SAF Deployment
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Magda KOPCZYŃSKA (*Virtual)
Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport
European Commission
10:20 - 11:00
(40 mins)
[Top Voices] Maximizing Aviation's Contribution to Net Zero: Ready to Fly with SAF?
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Airway representatives' perspective on the significance of SAF adoption
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Opportunities and challenges when implementing SAF into commercial use
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Assets needed for developing SAF projects or programs in APAC region
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Potential international collaborations powered by their global airline networks
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Interaction between B2B and B2C approaches: how to advertise and educate about SAF
Fiona Messent
Chief Sustainability Officer
Qantas
Frosti Lau
Regional General Manager, South West Pacific
Cathay Pacific
Kiri Hannifin
Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer
Air New Zealand
Coffee Break (30 mins)
11:30 - 12:20
(50 mins)
[C-Suite Visionaries] Building Momentum of SAF in APAC: Opportunities Boosted by Regional Collaboration
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Forecasting SAF production and demand from 2030 until 2050
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Will aviation get to net zero by 2050? What will be the key pathways?
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Public vs. Private Sector roles in SAF development
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International partnerships and collaborations to accelerate APAC aviation decarbonization
Stephen Forshaw
Senior Vice President, Airbus Chief Representative, Australia, New Zealand & The Pacific
Airbus
Dr Kimberly Camrass
Sustainability Lead - Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific
Boeing
Senior Representative (Reserved)
Austrade
12:20 - 12:40
(20 mins)
Reserved for Premium Sponsor
Luncheon
Day 1 Afternoon: From Pilot to Scale
14:00 - 14:50
(50 mins)
[Executive Panel] Stimulating Investment to Increase SAF Mix in Regional Aviation by 2030
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Opportunities and challenges regarding investing in SAF
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Explore regional partnerships in SAF sourcing and import
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Collaborative efforts in scaling investment and production
Moderator:
Jo Clarke
Country Head Australia
Argus Media
Panelist:
Jamila Dlala
Director of National Strategic Group
DHL Express
Alex Grant
Director of Business Development and Transactions
Australia Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Mac Irvine
CFO
Jet Zero Australia
Andrea Martelli
Global Head of Biofuels Trading, Supply & Sustainability
Eni
14:50 - 15:10
(20 mins)
Reserved for Platinum Sponsor: Project Spotlight by Ampol, IFM Investors, and GrianCorp
Brent Merrick
Executive General Manager, Commercial Fuels and Energy
Ampol
Jesse Scott
Chief Innovation and Growth Officer
GrainCorp
Senior Representative
IFM Investors
15:10 - 16:00
(50 mins)
[Panel] Delivering Cost-competitive SAF: Maximizing Efficiency, Lowering Cost
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Overcoming production bottlenecks
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Potential solutions to high production cost & technical barriers
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Discuss the feasibility and challenges of integrating SAF production facilities with existing refineries or industrial plants
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Foster collaboration among SAF producers, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate technological advancements and reduce costs.
James Williamson
General Manager, ANZ
Neste
Jorge Martin Gistau
Director Energy Infrastructure Transition Australia and New Zealand
Ricardo
Flyn van Ewijk
Regional Director - Asia Pacific
LanzaJet
Warren Flentje
Industrial Decarbonisation Lead, Towards Net Zero Mission
CSIRO
Senior Representative
Honeywell UOP
Coffee Break (30 mins)
16:30 - 17:20
(50 mins)
[Panel] Elevating Airports as Catalysts: Enhancing Infrastructure, Distribution, and Facilitation
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Streamlining logistics and distribution
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Addressing feedstock variability
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Ensuring region-wide import and export supply chain resilience
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Potential of facilitating SAF or stimulate production and usage
Shannon McFadden
Chief Strategy, Sustainability and People Officer
Queensland Airports Limited
Richard Barker
CEO
Cairns & Mackay Airports
Chief Executive
Billie Moore
New Zealand Airports Association
17:20 - 17:40
(20 mins)
Reserved for Sponsor
17:40 - 18:30
(50 mins)
[Panel] Unlocking Finance to Make Large-Scale SAF Deployment Happen
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Cost structure and economic viability of SAF production
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SAF trade and management: how do we balance competition and collaboration in the region?
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Financial models for large-scale projects
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Risk management and mitigation strategies
Joe O'Neil
Director, Alternative Fuels
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
18:30 - 19:30
(60 mins)
Sustainable Aviation Night
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