At a critical time for clean energy, the industry with gather together for three days to do business, network, and get up-to-speed with the latest industry policy, project and product developments.

The country’s key political decision makers will address the conference, as well as clean energy leaders from Australia and abroad. Read on for the latest speakers to join the impressive conference program.

Ric Brazzale Director, Green Energy Trading & Green Energy Markets

The team at EcoGen 2011 is excited to announce that Ric Brazzale, a delegate favourite at EcoGen 2010, is back by popular demand.

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Last year, Ric’s presentation on REC’s and Australia’s rapidly emerging Renewable Energy Market was one of the highlights of the speaker program. Don’t miss Ric at EcoGen 2011, where he’ll present on Trends and forecasts for the renewable energy market in Australia.

Ric is a specialist in commercial issues affecting the sustainable energy industry, covering renewable power generation, solar energy, gas fired generation and energy efficiency.

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Shadow Minister for Climate Action, Environment and Heritage

Greg Hunt joins political heavyweights Senator Christine Milne, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens Party; and the Hon. Mark Dreyfus, Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.

Mr Hunt was appointed Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Urban Water, in December 2007, a role which was expanded to include all water responsibilities in September 2008. His role expanded further in December 2009 when he became the Shadow Minister for Climate Action, Environment and Heritage.

Warwick Johnston Manager, SunWiz

Warwick Johnston is the manager of SunWiz, a specialised business-to-business solar consultancy that advises companies big and small, that together represent over one-third of the Solar Power industry. He holds a Masters in Renewable Energy and has designed three major award-winning BIPV projects including Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.

Mr Johnston supports the PV industry through his positions on the PV Directorate of the Clean Energy Council, Rapid Response Team of the Australian PV Association, and as the vice-president of the Solar Energy Industries Association.

EcoGen 2011 is delighted to announce the participation of the clean energy industry’s key leaders at the event.

The Hon. Christine Milne, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens Party

The Hon. Stephen Robertson, Queensland Minister for Energy and Water Utilities

The Hon. Mark Dreyfus, Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

The World Bank’s Chief Technical Specialist for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Daniel Kammen

The founding President of the American Council On Renewable Energy, and Head of Environmental Finance at Citigroup, Mike Eckhart

Allan Jones, Development Officer, Energy and Climate Change at the City of Sydney

Connect with the industry – EcoGen 2011 social events

The Opening Cocktail Party, sponsored by PowerOne, will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday 5 September.

The EcoGen 2011 Gala Dinner, sponsored by BP Solar, will be held in the ball room of Brisbane's GABBA on Tuesday 6 September.

The prestigious EcoGen 2011 Awards – sponsored by LightWay Australia – will be presented at the Gala Dinner. Make sure to enter your submission by 22 July 2011. Go to the website for full submission guidelines.

Dinner tickets are limited and will sell out, and tables of ten are a popular choice. Make sure to book your table – go to www.ecogen2011.com or call our event team on 03 9248 5174.