Sharpen judgement and build resilience

Climate and energy governance is evolving rapidly, bringing new risks, expectations and opportunities. For directors, the challenge is no longer just understanding the landscape, it’s about leading through volatility.

That’s why the Climate Governance Forum is designed as a practical, real-world governance experience for directors. 

Join us in Melbourne for director and expert-led insights, peer roundtables, case-study discussions and the Climate Governance Sprint. You’ll have the chance to test thinking, challenge perspectives and build capability for the decisions that matter. 

Secure your in-person or virtual ticket today. 

A practical, hands-on governance experience

Understand the shifting landscape

From energy and policy to global trends and signals, gain the context to interpret climate risks and opportunities.

Strengthen decision-making

Hear from leading climate and energy governance voices and explore real-world issues and case studies to build practical capability for the boardroom.

Learn, test and apply

Challenge assumptions, sharpen your judgement and strengthen your approach through roundtables, live discussions and peer-led conversations.

What's on the 2026 agenda

This year's program delivers an active experience for directors in climate, energy and global markets. You'll hear industry perspectives, explore regulatory insights, and learn how directors are responding to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Our powerhouse line-up of climate and governance experts

Join directors, governance leaders and industry experts as they explore the issues, risks and opportunities shaping what's next in climate and energy.

Chair, Ventia Services Group Limited

Australian CEO, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)

Director, Nelson Advisory 
Former Chair, National Electricity Market Review 

Chancellor, University of Western Australia 

Director Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure, NEXTDC, SWOOP Analytics 

Chair, Infrastructure Victoria 

Chair, Queensland Airports Limited
Co-Chair, Climate Leaders Coalition 

Executive Manager, Stewardship, ACSI

Attend your way

Attend in-person at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre or join online, and connect with leading voices in climate and governance.

In-person experience

Stay up to date on the latest in climate governance while enjoying face-to-face engagement with your peers. 


  • Take advantage of organic networking opportunities throughout the day
  • Be a part of the information exchange by sharing and gaining different perspectives with like-minded professionals
  • Enjoy morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and post-event refreshments in the company of your peers and guest speakers
  • Earn 10 CPD units

Virtual experience

Stay up to date on the latest in climate governance without disrupting your weekly routine. 



  • Access the event using our EventsAir online platform
  • Breakout sessions are available online
  • Submit your questions in real-time during Q&A sessions

  • Receive a recording of all sessions after the event

  • Earn 10 DPD units 
  • Selected sessions will recorded and made available after the event

We're here to help

If you have any questions about the Climate Governance Forum, please feel free to contact our friendly Events team.​

Our 2026 Sponsors

Our sponsors play a crucial role in bringing together leaders and decision-makers from across the country, helping to 
shape the future of governance and support innovation across industries. Want to sponsor the event? Enquire now.

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