2026 Agenda
Event Schedule
- 29 July - Conference Day One
- 30 July - Conference Day Two
- 28 July - Pre-conference Masterclass
Day/Stream
- Day/Stream
- 29 July - Conference Day One
- 30 July - Conference Day Two
- 28 July - Pre-conference Masterclass
Session Type
- Session Type
- Break
- Panel Discussion
- Masterclass
- Case Study
- Partner Presentation
Time
- Time
- Morning
- Midday
- Afternoon
Super Early Bird Pricing- Ends 15 May
09.00
Masterclass
28 July - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass A: From Data to Decisions – Climate Risk Sourcing & Scenario Analysis
Moderator
Dr Mahesh Prakash
Sector Lead Environment, Agriculture and Natural Hazards
CSIRO Data 61
CSIRO Data 61
28 July - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass A: From Data to Decisions – Climate Risk Sourcing & Scenario Analysis
09.00
This full-day, intensive masterclass is designed for asset owners, operators, risk and resilience leads, and digital/analytics professionals who need to understand how to gather, validate, and structure climate and operational data, and translate it into credible scenarios for actionable decision-making.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to identify high-quality climate and operational datasets, assess data reliability, construct robust climate and operational scenarios, and link insights to operational, investment, and asset lifecycle decisions.
Learning outcomes:
Participants will leave with templates, frameworks, and practical methodologies to turn uncertain climate and operational data into decision-ready scenarios, supporting more defensible, actionable strategies for asset resilience and investment.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to identify high-quality climate and operational datasets, assess data reliability, construct robust climate and operational scenarios, and link insights to operational, investment, and asset lifecycle decisions.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify and collect the right climate and operational datasets for your assets
- Assess data quality, uncertainty, and validation techniques to separate signal from assumptions
- Construct credible climate and operational scenarios relevant to asset risk, performance, and investment planning
- Translate scenario outputs into operational triggers, CAPEX/OPEX prioritisation, and lifecycle strategies
- Apply scenario frameworks to improve decision-making under uncertainty across operations and capital planning
- Recognise common pitfalls in climate data and scenario design and implement mitigation strategies
Participants will leave with templates, frameworks, and practical methodologies to turn uncertain climate and operational data into decision-ready scenarios, supporting more defensible, actionable strategies for asset resilience and investment.
Moderator
Dr Mahesh Prakash
Sector Lead Environment, Agriculture and Natural Hazards
CSIRO Data 61
CSIRO Data 61
09.00
Masterclass
28 July - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass B: Turning Climate Risk into Investment-Ready Insights
28 July - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass B: Turning Climate Risk into Investment-Ready Insights
09.00
This full-day, intensive masterclass is designed for asset owners, operators, risk and finance leads, and sustainability professionals who need to translate climate and operational data into actionable insights for resilient asset management, investment, and strategic decision-making.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to assess climate-related physical and transition risks, apply scenario analysis, quantify potential financial impacts, and link insights to operational, investment, and strategic decisions.
Learning outcomes:
Participants will leave with templates, frameworks, and practical methodologies to turn climate and operational data into decision-ready insights, supporting more defensible and actionable strategies for asset resilience and investment.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to assess climate-related physical and transition risks, apply scenario analysis, quantify potential financial impacts, and link insights to operational, investment, and strategic decisions.
Learning outcomes:
- Assess climate risks and opportunities across physical, transition, and operational dimensions
- Design and execute scenario analysis to inform asset management, investment, and lifecycle planning
- Develop financial models to quantify current and anticipated impacts from climate and sustainability scenarios
- Apply risk-informed frameworks to prioritise operational and capital decisions
- Communicate climate risk insights effectively to boards, investors, and operational teams
- Integrate climate risk data into workflows for greater resilience and informed decision-making
- Leverage digital tools, dashboards, and AI to enhance analysis, scenario modelling, and financial impact assessment
Participants will leave with templates, frameworks, and practical methodologies to turn climate and operational data into decision-ready insights, supporting more defensible and actionable strategies for asset resilience and investment.
08:30
29 July - Conference Day One
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
29 July - Conference Day One
Opening remarks from the Chair
Elevating Decision-making & Organisational Governance
09:00
29 July - Conference Day One
From uncertainty to bankable decisions: Building asset resilience through quantitative risk analysis & contingency governance
Speaker
Speakers
Pedram Danesh-Mand
President of the Risk Engineering Society
Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia
29 July - Conference Day One
From uncertainty to bankable decisions: Building asset resilience through quantitative risk analysis & contingency governance
09:00
- Why traditional risk quantification and ‘expected value’ thinking often fail in climate-stressed infrastructure
- How probabilistic models can be translated into actionable governance and contingency strategies
- Common pitfalls for asset owners and practical ways to avoid them, from optimism bias to uncorrelated assumptions
Speaker
Speakers
Pedram Danesh-Mand
President of the Risk Engineering Society
Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia
09:30
29 July - Conference Day One
Making climate risk decision-ready: Turning frameworks into executive action
Speaker
Speakers
Kumar Srinivasan
Director, Risk & Insurance
University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
29 July - Conference Day One
Making climate risk decision-ready: Turning frameworks into executive action
09:30
- Where governance structures and risk processes break down
- Why resilience must be framed as a financial and balance sheet issue, not a sustainability narrative, to compete for investment
- How risk leaders can shift from reporting exposure to telling decision-relevant stories that drive action across boards, executives and frontline teams
Speaker
Speakers
Kumar Srinivasan
Director, Risk & Insurance
University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
10:00
29 July - Conference Day One
From accountability to execution: Creating an organisational resilience roadmap
Speaker
Speakers
Allyson Woodford
General Manager, Engineering & Technical Solutions
APA Group
APA Group
29 July - Conference Day One
From accountability to execution: Creating an organisational resilience roadmap
10:00
- Defining clear ownership and accountability for climate and operational resilience initiatives
- Setting measurable metrics and KPIs to track progress and outcomes across the organisation
- Establishing realistic timelines and milestones to implement strategies and monitor result
Speaker
Speakers
Allyson Woodford
General Manager, Engineering & Technical Solutions
APA Group
APA Group
10:20
Partner Presentation
29 July - Conference Day One
Partner Presentation
10:50
Break
29 July - Conference Day One
Morning Tea
Leveraging Operationalisation & Frontline Triggers
11:20
Panel Discussion
29 July - Conference Day One
From scenarios to triggers: How can organisations embed climate signals into day-to-day operations?
Speaker
Speakers
David Young
Director of Sustainability
Accor
Accor
Peter Jenkins
Manager Climate Change Delivery & Risk
Transurban
Transurban
29 July - Conference Day One
Panel Discussion
From scenarios to triggers: How can organisations embed climate signals into day-to-day operations?
11:20
- Translating climate scenarios into actionable operational thresholds
- Leveraging early warning systems to improve response speed
- Establishing clear accountability for rapid decision-making
Speaker
Speakers
David Young
Director of Sustainability
Accor
Accor
Peter Jenkins
Manager Climate Change Delivery & Risk
Transurban
Transurban
12:00
29 July - Conference Day One
Turning asset intelligence into operational advantage
Speaker
Speakers
April Jewell
Management Systems Lead
EnergyAustralia
EnergyAustralia
29 July - Conference Day One
Turning asset intelligence into operational advantage
12:00
- Identifying the assets that most influence resilience and performance
- Converting sensor and maintenance data into frontline decision support
- Using real-time insights to optimise investment and reduce avoidable risk
Speaker
Speakers
April Jewell
Management Systems Lead
EnergyAustralia
EnergyAustralia
12:30
Break
29 July - Conference Day One
Networking Lunch
13:30
29 July - Conference Day One
Adaptive maintenance: why old plans fail under climate stress & how to strengthen them
Speaker
Speakers
Martin Boettcher
Principal Asset Engineer, Asset & Auditing Services
Ventia
Ventia
29 July - Conference Day One
Adaptive maintenance: why old plans fail under climate stress & how to strengthen them
13:30
- Updating maintenance strategies to reflect emerging climate realities
- Using dynamic criticality to prioritise investment and reduce lifecycle risk
- Strengthening asset reliability and financial performance through adaptation
Speaker
Speakers
Martin Boettcher
Principal Asset Engineer, Asset & Auditing Services
Ventia
Ventia
14:00
29 July - Conference Day One
Designing for resilience: embedding climate risk into asset lifecycle strategies and maintenance
Speaker
Speakers
Jacqueline Balston
Director of Sustainability
IPWEA Australasia
IPWEA Australasia
29 July - Conference Day One
Designing for resilience: embedding climate risk into asset lifecycle strategies and maintenance
14:00
- Integrating climate risk considerations into asset design, procurement, and maintenance planning
- Aligning lifecycle strategies with operational resilience, regulatory expectations, and sustainability goals
- Using structured processes and evidence-based frameworks to ensure assets remain resilient over time
Speaker
Speakers
Jacqueline Balston
Director of Sustainability
IPWEA Australasia
IPWEA Australasia
14:30
Partner Presentation
29 July - Conference Day One
Partner Presentation
29 July - Conference Day One
Partner Presentation
Partner Presentation
14:30
Practical Capital Planning & Asset Value Creation
14:50
29 July - Conference Day One
Capital allocation for resilience: Optimising OPEX, CAPEX and long-term value
Speaker
Speakers
Syed Kazmi
Strategic Asset Manager
Connect Sydney
Connect Sydney
29 July - Conference Day One
Capital allocation for resilience: Optimising OPEX, CAPEX and long-term value
14:50
- Evaluating trade-offs to improve financial performance
- Integrating climate risk into asset management and valuation
- Demonstrating ROI from resilience investments
Speaker
Speakers
Syed Kazmi
Strategic Asset Manager
Connect Sydney
Connect Sydney
15:20
Break
29 July - Conference Day One
Afternoon Tea
15:50
Case Study
29 July - Conference Day One
Focus on the asset first then stress test the future: A practical pathway for resolving physical climate risk in real estate
Speaker
Speakers
Simon Carter
Head of ESG
ESR
ESR
Simon Wild
Founder & CEO
Andefena
Andefena
29 July - Conference Day One
Case Study
Focus on the asset first then stress test the future: A practical pathway for resolving physical climate risk in real estate
15:50
- Cutting to what matters: what to do when exposure assessments all disagree
- Connecting asset headroom to adaptation planning
- Embedding climate risk into capital planning and decision-making
- Integrating climate, carbon and nature
Speaker
Speakers
Simon Carter
Head of ESG
ESR
ESR
Simon Wild
Founder & CEO
Andefena
Andefena
16:30
Panel Discussion
29 July - Conference Day One
Upgrade, replace, or retire: What are the most effective frameworks for hard calls?
Speaker
Speakers
Stephan Gabadou
Responsible Investment Director
Front Sentier
Front Sentier
Sally Costin
Associate Director, Risk & Compliance
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
29 July - Conference Day One
Panel Discussion
Upgrade, replace, or retire: What are the most effective frameworks for hard calls?
16:30
- Practical frameworks to guide decisions on upgrading, replacing, or retiring assets facing climate and operational risks
- How to integrate insights from financial analysis (OPEX/CAPEX, ROI) into defensible operational decisions
- Real-world examples of tough decisions: trade-offs, stakeholder alignment, and prioritisation under uncertainty
Speaker
Speakers
Stephan Gabadou
Responsible Investment Director
Front Sentier
Front Sentier
Sally Costin
Associate Director, Risk & Compliance
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
17:10
29 July - Conference Day One
Closing remarks and End of Day 1
17:20
29 July - Conference Day One
Networking Drinks
Super Early Bird Pricing- Ends 15 May
08:30
30 July - Conference Day Two
Registration & welcome coffee
08:50
30 July - Conference Day Two
Opening remarks from the Chair
Financing, Insurance & Investability
9:00
30 July - Conference Day Two
Financing resilience: Risk transfer, parametrics & capital structuring
Speaker
Speakers
Sophie Griffin
Head of Climate, Sustainability & Resilience
Gallagher
Gallagher
30 July - Conference Day Two
Financing resilience: Risk transfer, parametrics & capital structuring
9:00
- When to use CAPEX vs insurance vs blended finance: practical decision rules for CFOs and asset owners
- How parametric products, resilience bonds, and contingent capital structures reduce volatility and improve bankability
- What lenders and insurers actually need to see to price resilience and lower cost of capital
Speaker
Speakers
Sophie Griffin
Head of Climate, Sustainability & Resilience
Gallagher
Gallagher
9:30
Panel Discussion
30 July - Conference Day Two
How can organisations turn climate insight into investable advantage?
Speaker
Speakers
Edward Rowe
Associate, Resilience & Adaption, ANZ & Pacific
Arup
Arup
Kate Simmonds
Senior Manager, Climate Resilience
Investor Group on Climate Change
Investor Group on Climate Change
Matt Weaver
Head of Climate Risk & Resilience
Howden Insurance Brokers
Howden Insurance Brokers
30 July - Conference Day Two
Panel Discussion
How can organisations turn climate insight into investable advantage?
9:30
- Converting climate risk insights into projects that attract internal and external capital
- What makes a risk “decision-relevant” for boards, investors, lenders and insurers
- Structuring business cases that stack up across resilience, returns and risk transfer
- Navigating challenges from uncertain or incomplete data when presenting risks to investors, including implications for unlisted or remote assets.
Speaker
Speakers
Edward Rowe
Associate, Resilience & Adaption, ANZ & Pacific
Arup
Arup
Kate Simmonds
Senior Manager, Climate Resilience
Investor Group on Climate Change
Investor Group on Climate Change
Matt Weaver
Head of Climate Risk & Resilience
Howden Insurance Brokers
Howden Insurance Brokers
10:10
Partner Presentation
30 July - Conference Day Two
Partner Presentation
10:30
Break
30 July - Conference Day Two
Morning Tea
Maximising Technology & Prioritisation Tools
11:00
30 July - Conference Day Two
Digital twins and spatial intelligence: Enabling data-driven decisions
Speaker
Speakers
Hanane Fares
Chair, Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management Committee
Asset Management Council
Asset Management Council
Karandeep Chadha
Senior Manager
Asset Management Council
Asset Management Council
30 July - Conference Day Two
Digital twins and spatial intelligence: Enabling data-driven decisions
11:00
- How digital twins and spatial intelligence are helping asset owners understand climate exposure across complex infrastructure networks
- Integrating geospatial data, asset models and climate projections to support more informed capital planning
- Turning climate risk insights into practical investment decisions that strengthen long-term asset resilience
Speaker
Speakers
Hanane Fares
Chair, Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management Committee
Asset Management Council
Asset Management Council
Karandeep Chadha
Senior Manager
Asset Management Council
Asset Management Council
11:40
30 July - Conference Day Two
Rapid resilience prioritisation: Identifying high-impact opportunities
Speaker
Speakers
Veronika Emetc
Fellow
Climate Council
Climate Council
Navigating Systemic Risk, Interdependencies & Supply Chain Challenges
12:10
30 July - Conference Day Two
Managing interdependent systems & protecting networks
Speaker
Speakers
Aidan Ashton
Climate & Environment, Senior Specialist
Telstra
Telstra
30 July - Conference Day Two
Managing interdependent systems & protecting networks
12:10
- Examining how single-point asset failures trigger cascading operational and financial impacts across sectors
- Practical approaches to modelling interdependencies and systemic exposure.
- Governance and capital prioritisation decisions when resilience must be coordinated across organisations
Speaker
Speakers
Aidan Ashton
Climate & Environment, Senior Specialist
Telstra
Telstra
12:40
Break
30 July - Conference Day Two
Networking Lunch
13:40
Panel Discussion
30 July - Conference Day Two
Post-event forensics: Leveraging lessons to take from failure
Speaker
Speakers
Estefania Arteaga
Member
World Adaptation Science Programme
World Adaptation Science Programme
30 July - Conference Day Two
Panel Discussion
Post-event forensics: Leveraging lessons to take from failure
13:40
- Identifying where assumptions, processes, or systems didn’t perform as expected, and analysing key takeaways for future planning
- Highlighting lessons learned from sector-wide incidents, anonymised case studies, or forensic reviews
- Translating insights into actionable improvements in governance, operations, and resilience planning
Speaker
Speakers
Estefania Arteaga
Member
World Adaptation Science Programme
World Adaptation Science Programme
Strengthening Workforce Capability
14:10
Partner Presentation
30 July - Conference Day Two
Partner Presentation
14:30
30 July - Conference Day Two
People as the bottleneck: Strengthening workforce capability for resilient operations
Speaker
Speakers
Olivia Tyler
Chief People & Sustainability Officer
IVE Group
IVE Group
30 July - Conference Day Two
People as the bottleneck: Strengthening workforce capability for resilient operations
14:30
- Developing training, skills, and cross-functional coordination to strengthen operational resilience
- Ensuring teams can respond effectively to climate signals and disruptions across assets and systems
- Embedding organisational processes and culture to prevent workforce constraints from limiting resilience
Speaker
Speakers
Olivia Tyler
Chief People & Sustainability Officer
IVE Group
IVE Group
15:00
Break
30 July - Conference Day Two
Afternoon Tea
Navigating Regulation, Liability & Market Risks
15:30
30 July - Conference Day Two
Preparing for emerging risks: Regulatory and liability snapshot for asset owners
Speaker
Speakers
Visakhan Vythilingam
ESG Analyst
Australian Council of Superannuation Investors
Australian Council of Superannuation Investors
30 July - Conference Day Two
Preparing for emerging risks: Regulatory and liability snapshot for asset owners
15:30
- Key regulatory expectations for managing climate-related risks and reporting across sectors
- Understanding emerging liability risks linked to operational failures, non-compliance, and climate-related disclosures
- Strategies for asset owners to mitigate regulatory and liability exposure while maintaining operational resilience
- Discussing data quality, assurance, and reporting implications for climate-related disclosures across assets.
Speaker
Speakers
Visakhan Vythilingam
ESG Analyst
Australian Council of Superannuation Investors
Australian Council of Superannuation Investors
16:00
Panel Discussion
30 July - Conference Day Two
How can organisatoins prepare for the key regulatory, market and climate shifts to watch?
Speaker
Speakers
Mary Delahunty
Chief Executive Officer
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia
Andrew Thai
National Sustainability Manager
Frasers Property Industrial
Frasers Property Industrial
30 July - Conference Day Two
Panel Discussion
How can organisatoins prepare for the key regulatory, market and climate shifts to watch?
16:00
- Emerging regulatory changes and compliance expectations that may affect asset owners and operators
- Market trends and investor expectations influencing climate resilience and operational strategies
- Key climate risks and signals organisations should monitor to stay ahead of disruption
Speaker
Speakers
Mary Delahunty
Chief Executive Officer
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia
Andrew Thai
National Sustainability Manager
Frasers Property Industrial
Frasers Property Industrial
17:00
30 July - Conference Day Two
Closing remarks from the Chair
17:10
30 July - Conference Day Two
End of Climate Risk & Asset Resilience 2026
Day/Stream
- Day/Stream
- 29 July - Conference Day One
- 30 July - Conference Day Two
- 28 July - Pre-conference Masterclass
- 29 July - Conference Day One
- 30 July - Conference Day Two
- 28 July - Pre-conference Masterclass
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