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Sustainability and Diversity Night: HERizon 2030
Breaking Boundaries, Shaping the Future
Date: 8 July 2026
Time: 18:30-21:20
Venue: Melbourne Room, Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Sustainability and Diversity Night: HERizon 2030
HERizon 2030 is the signature Sustainability and Diversity Night of APAC Energy Transition Week 2026 — a distinguished platform created to recognise and elevate women whose leadership is shaping the future of energy transition across Asia-Pacific. Presented by WiRA, a global network committed to advancing women’s leadership across the clean energy transition, HERizon 2030 reflects our mission to champion greater gender equality and diversity in the sector, and to work toward a future in which women hold at least 30% of middle and senior management positions by 2030.
18:30 - 19:00
30 mins
Arrival Reception, Red Carpet & Photography
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A dedicated arrival experience to welcome distinguished guests, featuring red carpet access and official photography — setting the tone for an evening celebrating women’s leadership across the energy transition.
19:00 - 19:08
08 mins
Opening Remarks & Welcome to Country
19:08 - 19:15
07 mins
Welcome Address
Appetiser Service & Networking
19:30 - 19:40
10 mins
Start-up Challenge Award Presentation
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Recognising emerging innovators and breakthrough ideas across the APAC energy transition ecosystem, setting the stage for an evening of impact and inspiration.
HERizon 2030: Breaking Boundaries, Shaping the Future
19:45 - 20:10
25 mins
Leadership Storytelling & Honours
A featured HERizon moment recognising outstanding women leaders, accompanied by reflections from selected honourees shaping the future of the transition.
Featuring:
Lily D’Ambrosio
Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, and the SEC
Victorian Government
Main Course Service
20:30 - 20:55
25 mins
HERizon 2030 Awards for Leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Honouring influential women driving the advancement of SAF. Presented before 800+ senior leaders, this flagship moment elevates women’s leadership on one of the week’s most prominent stages.
20:55 - 21:10
15 mins
Cross-Sector Leadership Recognition
Celebrating women advancing impact across carbon capture, AI for energy, wind, and the broader energy transition landscape.
21:10 - 21:20
10 mins