NFACR-UNSW-ACAP Special Dialogue: Strengthening Australia–China Relationships to Accelerate Clean Technology Development.
Building on the success of the Empowering Emerging Leaders in Clean Energy (ELICE) program funded by a grant from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, this Dialogue brings together leading researchers and industry experts to discuss how Australia and China can strengthen cooperation in clean technology.
National Foundation for Australia–China Relations (NFACR) – UNSW – Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) Special Dialogue: Strengthening Australia–China Relationships to Accelerate Clean Technology Development
Date & Time
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
11.45 am – 1.45 pm
- 11.45 am – 12.15 pm: Arrival, registration, networking over lunch and drinks.
- 12.15 pm – 12.20 pm: Guests take their seats.
- 12.20 pm – 12.25 pm: Welcome remarks
- 12.30 pm – 1.45 pm: Panel discussion , Q&A, wrap-up remarks.
Location
Theatre C, Colombo Building (B16), UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW 2033
Host Organisations
Co-hosted by the National Foundation for Australia–China Relations, UNSW and Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics.
This Session
Against the backdrop of geopolitical complexity and urgency of climate action, the dialogue will explore where genuine opportunities exist for collaboration, including:
- joint research and innovation,
- technology transfer and commercialisation, and
- leveraging national strengths to support the global clean energy transition.
The session supports an open, forward‑looking exchange, contributing to constructive Australia-China engagement in climate and energy innovation.
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Ms. Dani Alexander (CEO, UNSW Energy Institute)
Welcome remarks: Mr Gary Cowan (CEO, National Foundation for Australia-China Relations)
Panel Members:
Scientia Prof. Martin Green (Founder, Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, UNSW)
Dr Pietro Altermatt (Principal Scientist of Trina Solar)
Prof. Guoxiu Wang (Distinguished Professor, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney)
Prof. Elizabeth Thurbon (Director of the Green Energy Statecraft Project, School of Social Sciences, UNSW)
