Beyond the Summit: Australia 2030 – Details, episodes & analysis

Global electricity demand is projected to grow by 150% by 2050, placing considerable strain on the reliability and resiliency of the power grid. 

Join Jason Hall, General Manager, Grid Technology at Energy Queensland, as he speaks with our host, Struan Buchanan, around how grid technology is evolving the support the transition to renewable energy sources. 

They discuss the biggest challenges facing the network in terms of integrating renewable energy, and modernisation, along with the role policymakers, industry and consumers can play to better support the advancement of grid technology to accelerate the energy transition. 

Learn more about the latest thinking around expanding and modernising the power grid for a cleaner future: https://deloi.tt/4kJxVdl 

Connect with the speakers:

• Jason Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hall-01b5a15a/
• Struan Buchanan: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.struan-buchanan+fed91357.html 

Mandatory climate-related reporting is revolutionising the business landscape, pushing organisations towards a net-zero future.

Join Patrick Boocock, Chief Financial Officer at Ausgrid, as he speaks with our host, Jacquie Fegent-McGeachie, about the impacts this is having on Ausgrid’s everyday operations – and how shareholders and stakeholders derive value from Ausgrid demonstrating sustainability is at the core of all their decision-making processes.

They also chat about the work the East Coast’s largest distributor of electricity is undertaking to deliver clean energy to their customers, as well as decarbonising the network more broadly.

Patrick also highlights the opportunities associated with the implementation of mandatory climate reporting.

Learn more about how you can prepare your workforce for mandatory climate reporting in Australia: https://deloi.tt/42dWsz9

Connect with the speakers:

• Patrick Boocock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-boocock/
• Jacquie Fegent-McGeachie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfegent-mcgeachie/

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb

Dive into Australia's energy transformation with energy and climate partners Heidi Isreb and Marni Oaten, alongside special guest Patrick Hastings, Chief Delivery Officer at Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.

This year, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia identified 166 energy projects worth $348 billion in the nation's infrastructure pipeline. So with all that opportunity, how do we strike the balance between urgent delivery at scale with the risk of rushed approvals leading to breakdowns? Uncover the answers with us in this episode.

To discover more insights from the AFR Energy and Climate Summit: https://deloi.tt/3LLOuWI

Connect with the speakers:

• Heidi Isreb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-isreb-648b5429
• Marni Oaten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnioaten/
• Patrick Hastings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-hastings-49534721/

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3QMafZu

Australia is in the grips of a cost-of-living crisis. Interest rates are the highest they’ve been in a decade, weekly outgoings are skyrocketing, wages have been stagnating, and the economy is slowing. These day-to-day price pressures are forcing Australians to prioritise today’s needs over tomorrow’s retirement dreams. 

In this episode, Deloitte’s Andrew Boal sits down with Mandy Mannix (Chief Executive, Customer - Challenger) and Danielle Murrie (Chief Marketing & Growth Officer - UniSuper) as they discuss how data, product, and engagement strategies are needed to help Australians retire better. 

To discover more insights from the AFR Super and Wealth Summit: https://deloi.tt/3FMZeRp

Connect with the speakers:

• Andrew Boal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-boal/
• Mandy Mannix: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-mannix-537442/
• Danielle Murrie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-murrie-219ba327/

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb

Welcome to the second instalment of our Energy Transformation discussion! In this episode, Deloitte's energy leaders, Sandra James, Michael Rath, and Bernadette Cullinane, provide reflections on the 2023 AFR Energy & Climate Summit.

Join us as they delve into their key observations from two days of insightful debates and discussions. Together, they explore what it will take to accelerate Australia's energy system transformation to meet our ambitious 2030 targets.

Can we get it done? Let's find out what the team thinks!

To discover more insights from the AFR Energy and Climate Summit: https://deloi.tt/3LLOuWI

Connect with the speakers:

• Sandra James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-james-87196a81
• Michael Rath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rath-9184066/
• Bernadette Cullinane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-cullinane-7912907

What does this even mean? Can it be achieved? How do we achieve it? How does the energy system build the trust and social licence to operate?

In this latest episode of our Beyond the Summit: Australia 2030 podcast series, Deloitte partners Angela Jaric and Prof. Deen Sanders discuss and unpack these important questions with Zinfra’s Managing Director, Peter Iancov, as Australia confronts the challenge of activating a nation toward the common goal of meeting and exceeding our net zero ambitions, as well as the intersect with community to continue to build trust for the future.

To discover more insights from the AFR Energy and Climate Summit: https://deloi.tt/3LLOuWI

Connect with the speakers:

• Angela Jaric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-janja-jaric-56b52827/ 
• Prof. Deen Sanders: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-deen-sanders-oam-21b61220/ 
• Peter Iancov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteriancov/ 

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb

In this episode, our Deloitte energy and climate experts Sandra James, David McCarthy and Bernadette Cullinane discuss the current state of play across the Australian energy and climate landscape.

They delve into what needs to happen to deliver energy transformation and for Australia to avail of the substantial economic opportunities associated with its abundant natural and critical resources that are integral to domestic and global net-zero ambitions, and beyond.  

To discover more insights from the AFR Energy and Climate Summit: https://deloi.tt/3LLOuWI

Connect with the speakers:

• Sandra James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-james-87196a81
• David McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mccarthy-39b49347
• Bernadette Cullinane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-cullinane-7912907

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3KX0xA4

Join Dr. Belinda Tynan, Deloitte Australia’s Education Sector Lead, along with her colleagues Dr. Kellie Nuttall, Deloitte Australia’s AI Institute Lead and Katie Vainauskas, as they delve into the world of artificial intelligence in higher education. In this episode, they explore how AI is transforming the way universities operate, support students, and conduct research. Discover the exciting potential of AI in enhancing productivity, personalising education, and revolutionising various aspects of higher education. However, they also touch upon the importance of addressing ethical concerns and maintaining responsible AI practices. Get ready to embrace the future of education in this insightful discussion.

To discover more insights from the AFR Higher Education Summit: https://deloi.tt/3OXMzze

Connect with the speakers:

Dr. Belinda Tynan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-tynan-77ba5056

Dr. Kellie Nuttall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellienuttall

Katie Vainauskas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katievainauskas

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3fncUIZ

With a rapidly growing business services sector in Australia, banks are exploring new opportunities to diversify away from traditional sources of economic drivers in the market. Innovative thinking to create new banking products leveraging data, insights, and artificial intelligence is now a fundamental component of this journey, enabling businesses to focus on what matters most to their customers. 

Join Michael Vacy-Lyle, Group Executive for Business Banking at the Commonwealth Bank and Deloitte Partner David Myers as they discuss what's driving the future of business banking in the current economy.

To discover more insights from the AFR Banking Summit, see here: https://deloi.tt/40XNJzl

Connect with the speakers:

David Myers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-myers-935261/

Michael Vacy-Lyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikevacy-lyle/

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/3fncUIZ

For Australia to continue to thrive in the future, we need a financial system that aligns with the stability of people, society, and nature. But how can we achieve this?

Join Kristy Graham, CEO of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute, and Deloitte Partner Paul Dobson as they explore the role sustainable finance will play in reshaping Australia's future. From the importance of taxonomies to the opportunities that exist in the climate transition, and the key role that collaboration across private and public sectors will play, this discussion will provide valuable insights into the way forward.

To discover more insights from the AFR Banking Summit, see here: https://deloi.tt/40XNJzl

Connect with the speakers:

Kristy Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-graham-b5a0375a/

Paul Dobson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulrdobson/