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First Nations Clean Energy Symposium 18 – 20 August 2026
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, Geelong, Victoria

The First Nations Clean Energy Network is proud to invite you to our First Nations Clean Energy Symposium, and our 5th birthday celebration!

Held on Wadawurrung Country on over three days at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre in Geelong, Victoria, the event opens with a Welcome Reception on 18 August, followed by two full days of programming on 19 & 20 August.

As Australia's only national gathering dedicated to First Nations leadership in the clean energy transition, this year's Symposium will bring together First Nations leaders, Traditional Owners, communities, government, unions, academics, community organisations, industry and allies to move from words to action.

• Date: 18 (Welcome Reception), 19 & 20 August 2026
• Venue: Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
• Location: 80 Western Beach Rd, Geelong VIC

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Together, we'll focus on what it takes to deliver real outcomes, from equity and co-ownership to stronger agreements, policy, and investment grounded in community priorities and leadership. We'll listen, share knowledge, and build on the work we're doing together.

With two days of powerful conversations, practical case studies, and opportunities to connect, this is where relationships are built and the next phase of action takes shape.

The First Nations Clean Energy Symposium is just around the corner, and early bird registration closes today, Friday 20 June at midnight!

We’re excited to announce that ticket registrations are now OPEN for the 2025 First Nations Clean Energy Symposium being held on Kabi Kabi country, Queensland on 14-15 August 2025.

Project proponents need to do more to engage First Nations people during the clean energy transition.

Globally, there is a growing body of success stories of First Nations peoples pursuing and developing renewable energy projects. These include projects that are fully Indigenous-owned, co-owned with a third party, or have a licensing and benefit-sharing agreement in place.

We're very excited Karrina Nolan is doing a plenary at the Smart Energy Council conference on 3 May 2023.