PROGRESS 2050: Toward a prosperous future for all Australians

Progress 2050

Thursday, 1 May 2025
Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre

Thursday, 1 May 2025
Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre

Join 400+ executives from across industries, government and regulators at CEDA’s third annual Climate and Energy Summit. 
We'll address the biggest energy transition and climate challenges, and the opportunities to best position Australia in a lower carbon future.

Australia’s renewable energy transition is progressing but there’s still much to do to realise our Net Zero ambitions and meet timelines. Now is a crucial time to address policy gaps, advance renewable energy solutions, adopt impactful climate abatement and mitigation strategies, and move development of new future-facing industries forward. 

CEDA's 2025 Climate and Energy Summit will bring together thought leaders who can help navigate the complex pathway to net zero, drive measurable climate and energy outcomes, and position ourselves in a globally competitive low-carbon world.

Join 400+ executives from across industries, government and regulators at CEDA’s third annual Climate and Energy Summit. 
We'll address the biggest energy transition and climate challenges, and the opportunities to best position Australia in a lower carbon future.

Australia’s renewable energy transition is progressing but there’s still much to do to realise our Net Zero ambitions and meet timelines. Now is a crucial time to address policy gaps, advance renewable energy solutions, adopt impactful climate abatement and mitigation strategies, and move development of new future-facing industries forward. 

CEDA's 2025 Climate and Energy Summit will bring together thought leaders who can help navigate the complex pathway to net zero, drive measurable climate and energy outcomes, and position ourselves in a globally competitive low-carbon world.



Hear from a compelling line-up of thought leaders.

Speakers include: 

Matt Kean

Chairman, Climate Change Authority

Daniel Westerman

CEO, Australian Energy Market Operator

The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio

Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, and the State Electricity Commission, Government of Victoria

Elizabeth Gaines

Executive Director and Global Green Ambassador, Fortescue

Sarah Clarke

Group General Manager, Sustainability, Mirvac

David Gall

CEO, National Reconstruction Fund Corporation

Matt Kean

Chairman, Climate Change Authority

Daniel Westerman

CEO, Australian Energy Market Operator

The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio

Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, and the State Electricity Commission, Government of Victoria

Elizabeth Gaines

Executive Director and Global Green Ambassador, Fortescue

Sarah Clarke

Group General Manager, Sustainability, Mirvac

David Gall

CEO, National Reconstruction Fund Corporation


Key themes:
Key themes for discussion include: 

Accelerating
net zero outcomes

Mitigating climate
change impacts

Transforming
energy supply

Opportunities in the
global market

Driving renewable
energy innovation

ESG and corporate
responsibility

Scaling impact on
nature and biodiversity

Decarbonising
industry






"There is nothing more important 
to Australia's economic future than 
the energy transition and the 
opportunities for diversification   
that that transition presents to 
all of us"

CEDA CEO, MELINDA CILENTO



"There is nothing more important 
to Australia's economic future than 
the energy transition and the 
opportunities for diversification   
that that transition presents to 
all of us"

CEDA CEO, MELINDA CILENTO


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