Name
Climate risk and asset resilience: Preparing networks and generation for extreme weather
Date & Time
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Description
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, creating new risks for energy infrastructure. Climate resilience is increasingly important for generation and network assets. The discussion explores how climate impacts are affecting the sector and what is required to strengthen system resilience.
Thank you to our session partner:
Speakers
Chairperson and partner presenter: Charlotte Eddy, General Manager, Strategy & Regulation (Distribution), AusNet Services
12-minute keynote and panellist: Vicki Manson, Head of the Australian Climate Service, Australian Climate Service
Panellist: Pat Behan, Head of Energy Transition (Power & Renewables), Aon
Panellist: Alison Dodd, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Panellist: John Hardwick, General Manager Operations and Maintenance, TransGrid
12-minute keynote and panellist: Vicki Manson, Head of the Australian Climate Service, Australian Climate Service
Panellist: Pat Behan, Head of Energy Transition (Power & Renewables), Aon
Panellist: Alison Dodd, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Panellist: John Hardwick, General Manager Operations and Maintenance, TransGrid
Location Name
Darling Harbour Theatre