MEI Symposium 26

IN PERSON EVENT ONLY The Melbourne Energy Institute’s annual Symposium returns on Wednesday 28 October, bringing together researchers, students, industry representatives and energy experts to explore the research and innovation shaping Australia’s energy future. As Australia navigates the opportunities and challenges of the energy transition, MEI Symposium 26 will foster discussion across disciplines and sectors, highlighting practical solutions to deliver a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system. The symposium will showcase cutting-edge energy research from across the University of Melbourne and feature distinguished local and international keynote speakers, leading academics and outstanding graduate students. Through a diverse program of presentations and discussion, attendees will discover the ideas, technologies and approaches driving progress towards a low-carbon future. A key feature of the event is MEI’s Student Poster Competition, which brings together research students from across the University of Melbourne to present work spanning materials, systems, industry and energy transition challenges. Open to undergraduate, master's and PhD students, the competition provides a platform for emerging researchers to communicate complex ideas to a broad interdisciplinary audience. Posters will be assessed on research quality, clarity of communication and contribution to addressing energy-related challenges, highlighting the next generation of talent shaping Australia's energy future. Join us at MEI Symposium 26 to discover emerging research, connect across disciplines and foster new collaborations. PROGRAM: 8:00 am Registration and coffee 8:30 am Welcome and opening of Symposium 8:40 am Opening Plenary by Mr. Herb Moore of AirTrunk 9:30 am Power Generation and Transport presentations 11:15 am Energy Materials presentations 12:30 pm Lunch and MEI Poster Competition 1:30 pm Heavy Industry and Resources presentations 3:15pm Energy Systems presentations 4:30 pm Close For more information on the speakers and program: • SHORT PROGRAM • FULL PROGRAM (includes abstracts and speaker bios) TICKETS: To help us plan for attendances, please select tickets for each category you wish to attend, including lunch. Your selections will help us ensure we can cater appropriately for all attendees on the day. POSTER COMPETITION: There are over $7,000 in prizes to be won. The top 3 Student Posters in each category of energy research, as judged by MEI Research Program Leaders, will win the following: 1st prize - $1,000 2nd prize - $500 3rd prize - $300 PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE: Your registration to attend this event confirms your consent to any potential recording of your image and/or voice.