Future Ready Forum
We are pleased to present The Power Panel: Global Lessons on Building Sustainable Cities – Committee for Perth’s Future Ready Forum on Thursday, 2 November 2023.
This event will bring together Lord Mayors from the World Energy Cities Partnership to share their experiences in managing the energy transition.
Perth has won the right to host the annual meeting of the World Energy Cities Partnership, home to the world’s biggest energy companies and focused on building a sustainable future.
Our lunch-time panel discussion will showcase how leaders from different corners of the globe are tackling the challenge of future proofing their cities.
Committee for Perth provides an independent platform to hear the good, the bad and the honest insights on what works and the lessons to be learnt.
SPEAKERS & PANELLISTS
Basil Zempilas
Lord Mayor of Perth, Western Australia
Lord Mayor Zempilas is the 18th Lord Mayor of Perth and was recently elected for a second term. He has an ongoing broadcasting career in television and radio and as a newspaper columnist with The West Australian.
Jesper Frost Rasmussen
Mayor of Esbjerg, Denmark
Esbjerg is playing a leading role in Denmark’s energy transition via offshore wind and green hydrogen projects. Mayor Rasmussen is the President of the World Energy Cities Partnership.
Sissel Knutsen Hegdal
Mayor of Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger is one of 113 European cities aiming to become climate neutral by 2030. Mayor Sissel Knutsen Hegdal is committed to developing and transforming the oil and gas industry into a sustainable energy industry.
Andy Icken
Chief Development Officer – Houston, Texas USA
Andy Icken is Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Chief Development Officer, with oversight of the city’s
economic development. This involves ensuring Houston, as the energy capital of the world, is a leader in the transition to a low-carbon future.
Our Future Ready Forums explore tomorrow’s opportunities. Featuring future-focused leaders, this event will give you the platform to make connections, share insights and discuss important issues.
As Perth and WA continue on a journey of decarbonisation and diversification, this conversation will provide ideas and inspiration to plan for our city in an energy-constrained world.
Date
Thursday, 02 November 2023
11:30 – Registration Opens
12:00 – Event Start
14:00 – Event Concludes
Venue
Grand River Ballroom
Pan Pacific Perth
207 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Prices
Member (single seat): $175
Member (table of 10): $1,650
Non-member (single seat): $250
Non-member (table of 10): $2,400