Past events
A successful energy transition requires engagement with the whole of society in a range of formats.
We recognise the importance of engaging with the community, academics, government and industry in vibrant and innovative ways. Read more below.
Decarbonise WA Day
9 December 2024
To finish off the year, CIET Director Prof. Peta Ashworth brought together over 90 diverse members of the energy sector to discuss and plan the future of decarbonisation in WA. Expert presentations were provided by Prof. Clark Miller (Arizona State University), A/Prof. Simon Smart (University of Queensland) and Sharan Burrow AC (CIET Advisory Board Chair)
Petrocultures24: SOUTH
11-13 November 2024
Curtin’s Energy Humanities Initiative will be largely responsible for the organisation, joined up with colleagues from the eastern States, and with Curtin’s Institute for Energy Transition as the primary on-campus sponsor. Across Australia and in the region, there is growing interest in (and urgent need for) the humanities, the social sciences, and the creative arts to engage in critical and imaginative scholarship and praxis.
Accelerating the energy transition with Henrik Stiesdal
21 October 2024
CIET hosted Danish wind pioneer, Henrik Stiesdal, for a special forum on the opportunities for transition and transformation in Western Australia. Henrik has been instrumental in shaping the wind energy and climate mitigation industries in Europe and had many lessons to share about accelerating the energy transition globally.
Australian Hydrogen Research Conference
4-6 September 2024
Co-hosted by Curtin University and UWA, the 2nd Australian Hydrogen Research Conference 2024 is being held in Perth, Western Australia. The AHRC invites industry, policy makers, researchers and students to promote, review and discuss Hydrogen Research, commercial and policy developments, education and collaboration.
Energy research workshop and seed funding
2 September 2024
Curtin’s inaugural round of seed funding kicked off with an energy research workshop held at Curtin. Researchers from more than six Schools came together to brainstorm ideas for innovative. multidisciplinary energy research projects.
People Power for a Just Transition with Sharan Burrow
12 August 2024
We were delighted to host our Advisory Board Chair, Sharan Burrow AC, for a special seminar on the role of unions, justice and labour rights for a Just Transition. In this seminar, Sharan discussed the importance of sustainable business development and the roles of human rights, employment and justice when it comes to delivering a Net Zero future.
Energy in Western Australia Conference
15-16 August 2024
The Energy in WA Conference has been the State’s premier energy event since 1996. Proudly hosted by the Australian Institute of Energy (Perth branch) and Energy Policy WA (Government of Western Australia), this highly popular conference is organised by the local energy industry for the local energy industry.
Falling Walls Perth Lab
16 July 2024
Curtin hosted the first-ever Perth Falling Walls Lab, with 19 presenters sharing their innovative research ideas. Dr Jacob Martin, winner of the Perth Lab, also won the all-Australia competition and headed to Berlin to compete at the international finale.
State of Energy Research Conference 2024
14-16 February 2024
This year Curtin Institute for Energy Transition hosted the Energy Research Institutes Council of Australia (ERICA) State of Energy Research Conference (SoERC). The conference was a fantastic opportunity to learn and network from energy peers, with attendees coming not just from interstate but also overseas.
