WMRR
WORKSHOP
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Utility-scale thermal Energy-from-Waste (EfW) is emerging in Australia as private-sector solution to a whole-of-government goal: achieving better environmental and economic outcomes than landfilling residual waste.
While every State and Territory in Australia is addressing this goal differently, ultimate responsibility for dealing with household waste sits with local government, and for them Energy from Waste presents both a significant opportunity and a complex challenge. To support Councils in their knowledge and understanding this space, WMRR is hosting a half-day workshop designed specifically for local government decision-makers.
This workshop will cover the current state of EfW development in Australia, why these projects are so difficult to develop, how local governments stand to benefit, and what they can do to take a proactive role in shaping a more sustainable future for Australia.
Check out the full workshop program here.
WELCOME FUNCTION
6:00-8:00pm Isoletto Privé The Star Gold Coast Dress: Business / Smart Casual
OPENING PLENARY
8:45am
Welcome and introduction Luke Holt, Program Committee Chair
Welcome to Country
Sponsors welcome Cr Mark Hammel - Acting Mayor & Divison 1 Councillor, City of Gold Coast
Opening address Andrew Powell MP - Queensland Minister for the Environment [video]
Keynote | EfW in context to the waste & resource system Stuart Hayward-Higham - Chief Technical Development & Innovation Officer, Recycling and Recovery UK, SUEZ
Keynote | The largest and the most advanced WtE plants in the world Fabio Dinale - Executive Vice President & Vice President Business Development, Kanadevia Inova
Morning tea
SECOND PLENARY
Keynote | How to successfully develop an Energy from Waste project James Cook - CEO Advisory, Tribe Infrastructure Group
Keynote | Building better environmental outcomes with Energy from Waste Mark Schubert - CEO & Managing Director, Cleanaway
Panel | Learnings from across the globe
Facilitated by Gayle Sloan
Lunch
SESSION 1: INT'L CASE STUDIES + INSIGHTS
Energy from Waste in Japan and Korea – International best practice lessons for Australia Andrew Curtis, Dartmouth Consulting
NOC or OTNOC that is the question for EfW emissions reporting Anthony Douglas, Ramboll
Global insights into the development and execution of EfW plants Dr. Matthias Johnsen + Omar Khan, Fichtner
Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) recovery and application for reuse Ian Lynass, Blue Pheonix
Lessons learnt and successes from the UK Kevin Souster, Veolia Australia and New Zealand
The importance of accurate capacity diagrams for successful design and operation Andrew Dormer, Ramboll YP Scholarship Winner
Q&A All speakers
SESSION 3: EPC CHALLENGES + OPPORTUNITIES
Waste to Energy Construction – Getting it right in Australia Amal Jugdeo, Kanadevia Inova Australia
Biogas and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Project Viability – Key considerations Reza Yosri, Ramboll
Solving Project Delivery Challenges - The owner’s and contractor’s perspectives David Harridge + Filippo Molinari, Jacobs
Anaerobic Digestion: YVW’s food Waste-to-Energy facilities for net zero Stephanie Salinas, Yarra Valley Water
Local Delivery Brenden Cartwright - Senior Project Manager, BESIX Watpac
Viable thermal conversion pathways of digestate and other organic residuals Miles Mason, SLR Consulting
CONFERENCE DINNER 6:30-10:30pm HOTA, Home of the Arts 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise Dress: Cocktail
Sponsored by Kanadevia Inova Australia
8:55am
Keynote Jason Pugh - Senior Country Sales Director, Kanadevia Inova Australia (former CEO, East Rockingham Waste to Energy)
Keynote Richard Kirkman - CEO and Managing Director, Veolia Australia and New Zealand
Keynote Alfonso Cibreiro - Chief Financial Officer, ACCIONA Australia
Panel | What do our neighbours, community and stakeholders need from EfW
Panel | How do we drive EfW forward in Australia
SESSION 5: LESSONS FOR SUCCESS
1:30pm
Bridging the gap: Government and the market’s role in delivering Energy from Waste John Haggett, BDO
Modularisation: The Energy-from-Waste Revolution Brecht Van Gastel, Keppel Seghers
1:50pm
Fueling Success: Securing reliable inputs for EfW projects Kate Dryden, Sphere Infrastructure
Accelerating Australia's Biomethane Market: The strategic role of landfill gas Jarrod Irving, LMS Energy / Helmont Energy
2:10pm
The role of local government in Energy from Waste projects Ronan Cullen, Talis Consultants
Decarbonisation: Carbon capture with Waste to Energy Marc Stammbach, Kanadevia Inova Australia
2:30pm
2:50pm
SESSION 7: LOCAL CASE STUDIES + INSIGHTS
3:20pm
Kwinana Energy Recovery Project Update Scott Reynolds, ACCIONA / Kwinana Energy Recovery
Precinct planning for Energy from Waste Esther Hughes, MRA Consulting
3:40pm
40,000TPA Commercially Viable Efw Project In Brisbane Jamie Roodenrys + Greg Perkins, Wildfire Energy
Is EfW safe for the community? Jackie Wright, enRiskS
4:00pm
Case Study: Gibson Island Ryan Santowski, Visy
Early Engagement: A pathway to social licence, regulatory approval, and optimal solutions for Australia Tim Sheldon-Collins, Tellus
Conference wrap-up Luke Holt, Program Committee Chair
Conference close
Program correct at 20 June 2025 and subject change. Please check back for updates.