Al Gore
Founding Partner and Chairman
Generation Investment Management
Saul Griffith
Inventor, Author, Founder & Scientist
The Hon. Penny Sharpe
NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Heritage
Dr Joëlle Gergis
Award-Winning Climate Scientist & Writer
The Hon Matt Kean
Chair
Climate Change Authority
Guy Debelle
Chair
FundsSA
Heechung Sung
Executive Director - Head of Natural Capital
CEFC
Nicholas Moore AO
Australia's Special Envoy for Southeast Asia
Last year’s Summit attracted representatives from some of the most respected institutions in the sector, including ANZ, HESTA, ARENA, ASIC, CEFC, Australian Retirement Trust, Fidelity International, QIC, UniSuper, REST, ANU, NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp), Australian Ethical Investment, IFM Investors, and more.
It also drew strong media attention from the AFR, The Australian, Net Zero Investor, FS Sustainability and KangaNews.
97% of attendees said they’d return:
Stronger regional partnerships are key to unlocking sustainable growth. This theme focuses on collaboration between Australian and Asia-based investors, showcasing opportunities to accelerate decarbonisation, scale capital flows, and deepen engagement in fast-growing markets. We'll explore the strategic and practical value of cross-border investment leadership.
Institutional capital is essential to scaling climate solutions. This theme explores how investors can mobilise capital into clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, and low-emission technologies — supporting the net zero transition while delivering long-term value. Discussions will focus on innovation, opportunity, and overcoming barriers to investment at scale.
Stewardship is a core lever for influencing real-economy outcomes. This theme explores how institutional investors are engaging with companies on transition planning, governance, and disclosure—driving accountability and ambition across sectors. We'll examine the evolving expectations, frameworks, and practices behind effective climate stewardship.
Stronger regional partnerships are key to unlocking sustainable growth. This theme focuses on collaboration between Australian and Asia-based investors, showcasing opportunities to accelerate decarbonisation, scale capital flows, and deepen engagement in fast-growing markets. We'll explore the strategic and practical value of cross-border investment leadership.
Our Singular Focus on Climate Investment
Purpose-built for institutional investors, the summit focuses solely on climate and investment—offering insights, tools, and strategies to help drive capital toward net zero opportunities.
The Most Important New Developments
Gain early access to the latest developments in policy, markets, and climate finance—distilled by experts to keep you at the forefront of a fast-moving investment landscape.
A Deeper, Practical Understanding
Move beyond the mainstream. Engage in expert-led discussions designed for professionals seeking deeper, practical knowledge of climate risks, opportunities, and portfolio transformation.
A Premier Networking Experience
Connect with decision-makers, policymakers, and industry leaders. Build relationships and influence through curated conversations that shape climate investment across the region.
"There’s enormous economic opportunity in climate action. Business opportunity, investment opportunity and jobs opportunity – all waiting to be tapped. I’ll continue to count on you, the IGCC, as a very important partner."
"The world still needs the technology, goods, and services to support decarbonisation. With our access to capital, natural resources, and capacity for innovation, Australia is well poised to capitalise on that demand."
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Our Summit will be held at Ilumina, a unique, state-of-the-art meeting and event venue located in the heart of Sydney’s historical and cultural civic centre of Martin Place. Find it at 1 Elizabeth Street and learn more at thebiggroup.com.au/venue/ilumina/
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