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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 - 09:05
(05 mins)
Conference Chair’s Welcome Remarks
Dr Frances van Ruth
Head of Investment, Europe, Middle East and Africa Net Zero Investment Lead
Austrade
09:05 - 09:15
(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)
09:15 - 09:35
(20 mins)
[Pioneering SAF Market Keynotes] Regional Visions and Efforts in APAC
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Exploring the policy and regulatory landscape driving SAF adoption across APAC
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Unlocking demand and overcoming cost barriers with market dynamics and industry-government collaboration
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​Discussing the next frontier for SAF in APAC and future outlook
Joanne Paterson
Acting Executive Director, Emerging Industries
Queensland Government, Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
Ian Smith
Executive Director, Regional Economic Development
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
09:35 - 09:55
(20 mins)
[International Keynote] Global Best Practices in Promoting SAF Deployment
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Magda KOPCZYŃSKA (*Virtual)
Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport
European Commission
Michelle Carter (*Virtual)
Head of Transport
Innovate UK Business Connect
09:55 - 10:25
(30 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
Moderator:
Niki Wang
Regional Director APAC Biofuels
S&P Global
Panelists:
Harry Jobberns
Head of Climate Change Strategy
Qantas
Frosti Lau
Regional General Manager, South West Pacific
Cathay Pacific
Coffee Break (30 mins)
10:55 - 11:45
(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
Moderator:
Gates Moss
Partner and Associate Director
BCG
Panelists:
Stephen Forshaw
Senior Vice President, Airbus Chief Representative, Australia, New Zealand & The Pacific
Airbus
Matthew Connolly
Sustainability Lead for Energy Transition
Air New Zealand
Dr Kimberly Camrass
Sustainability Lead - Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific
Boeing
Yosuke FUNAKI
Deputy General Manager, International Projects, Carbon Neutral Transformation Department
Idemitsu Kosan
11:45 - 12:05
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Malaysia’s SAF Journey: Building a Homegrown Ecosystem
Hardeep Kirpal-Singh
General Manager, Commercial Business
Petronas
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
Panelists:
Mac Irvine
CFO
Jet Zero Australia
Alex Grant
Director of Business Development and Transactions
Australia Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Yasushi Hashimoto
Deputy General Manager, Technology Development
IHI Corporation
Patrick Sieb
Partner
Climate Tech Partners
Rupert Maloney
Executive Director, Alternative Fuels
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
14:50 - 15:10
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Project Spotlight and Outlook by Ampol, IFM Investors, and Graincorp
Moderator:
Jennifer Anne
Branch Head, Liquid Fuels
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Panelists:
Greg Barnes
Chief Financial Officer
Ampol
Jesse Scott
Head of Agri Energy
GrainCorp
Prue Newall
Director, Sustainability – Infrastructure
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.
Moderator:
George Woods
Senior Partner
L.E.K. Consulting
Panelists:
James Williamson
General Manager, ANZ
Neste
Jorge Martin Gistau
Director Energy Infrastructure Transition Australia and New Zealand
Ricardo
Richard Whewell
Senior Manager, Australia
Honeywell UOP
Flyn van Ewijk
Regional Director - Asia Pacific
LanzaJet
Warren Flentje
Industrial Decarbonisation Lead, Towards Net Zero Mission
CSIRO
Andrea Polson
General Manager – Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Licella
Coffee Break (30 mins)
16:30 - 16:40
(10 mins)
[Keynote] Advancing SAF Adoption - Sydney Airport's Perspective
Wendy Weir
Senior Manager, Sustainability
Sydney Airport
16:40 - 17:30
(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
Moderator:
Patricia Lim
Director of Commercial and Business Development
Vopak
Panelists:
Shannon McFadden
Chief Strategy, Sustainability and People Officer
Queensland Airports Limited
Richard Barker
CEO
Cairns & Mackay Airports
Billie Moore
Chief Executive
New Zealand Airports Association
17:30 - 17:50
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Market Insights and Outlook - Provided by Deloitte’s SAF Lighthouse
Matt Walden
Partner, Energy and Climate Advisory
Deloitte
17:50 - 18:50
(60 mins)
Sustainable Aviation Night
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