Credit: CEDA

Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) is hosting the Climate and Energy Summit 2026 on Thursday 30 April 2026, at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. The event will focus on the shift to a competitive net-zero economy, strengthening climate resilience, and delivering sustainable outcomes. Leaders from across business, government, and the energy system will explore what is required to achieve rapid emissions reduction to 2035 and beyond.

The summit will address several major focus areas, including:

• Charting the transition to 2035 and beyond

• Reshaping the energy landscape

• Delivering on climate action and adaptation

• Realising Australia’s green energy opportunity

• Determining pathways to decarbonisation

• Achieving the digital economy responsibly

• Driving change and community engagement

The event features more that 50 speakers, including:

• The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio - VIC Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources and the State Electricity Commission

• Matt Kean - Chair, Climate Change Authority

• James Beckett - Head of Planning & Environment, Tilt Renewables

• Christian Bennett - Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, Virgin Australia

• Deborah Caudle - Chief Executive Climate Change & Sustainability, BlueScope Steel

• Belinda Dennett - Senior Director, Government Relations, Data Centres Australia

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026

• Time: 8:20am to 5pm

• Location: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

• Public Event

• Sectors Covered: Climate, Environment, Emissions Reduction, Energy, Government & Regulation

Registration

Early-bird pricing is available until 31 March 2026 for both members and non-members, with single tickets and tables of eight offered.