Almost 300 people took part in the Hunter Innovation Festival at Newcastle City Hall, which heard from a range of speakers about the challenges and opportunities facing the region at a time of accelerating change in energy and other sectors.
Back after a COVID hiatus, the festival was “telescoped” into a single day in and around City Hall with displays of electric vehicles and other technology including electric mining and military vehicles and a retrofitted veteran VW-bug.
Ivan Waterfield was invited to present on behalf of HunterNet Co-operative along with #HunterNetMember Energy Renaissance, 3ME Technology, Milltech Martin Bright, MGA Thermal.
Robotic Systems and LEDC also presented at the HIF! How lucky we are to live in a region full of potential and innovation.
The conference keynote address was delivered by Glenn Platt of Emergent Group, a Hunter-based engineering network.
With 20 years of experience in the energy and start-up areas, Dr Platt enthused the audience with his confidence in Australia’s – and the Hunter’s – ability to play major roles in the energy transformation.
“The thing about the Hunter is that it’s small enough to change, but big enough to make a difference,” Dr Platt said.
