International Keynote Speakers
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Melina Laboucan-Massimo
Melina is Lubicon Cree from Northern Alberta. She has worked on social, environmental and climate justice issues for the past 15 years. See the Aboriginal Renewable Energy Breakout Session for more.
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Søren Hermansen
Søren Hermansen spearheaded his community’s efforts to become 100 percent energy independent and has proved to the world that it is possible for communities to become energy self-sufficient. See the Opening Plenary for more.
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Chief Gordon Planes
Gordon has been elected Chief of T’Sou-ke (SAA- UKE) nation for the last 8 years. He is actively working closely with the community for renewable energy. See the Aboriginal Renewable Energy Breakout Session for more.
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Candace Vahlsing
Candace Vahlsing was the Senior Policy Advisor for Energy and Climate Change at the White House Domestic Policy Council in the Obama Administration. See the Opening Plenary for more.
Political Leaders
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The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change and Minister for Suburban Development. See the Opening Plenary for more.
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Shane Rattenbury MLA
Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Australian Capital Territory. See the Unlocking Community Energy Plenary for more.
![Chris Picton MP](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Chris-Picton-1-180x180.jpg)
Chris Picton MP
Assistant Minister to the Treasurer of South Australia. See the Unlocking Community Energy Plenary for more.
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Ben Franklin MLC
Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy and Northern NSW. See the Unlocking Community Energy Plenary for more.
Community Energy Leaders
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Jarra Hicks
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Matt Charles Jones
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Taryn Lane
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Dylan Gower
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Dr. Christina Kirsch
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Andy Cavanagh-Downs
![Smith Heather](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Smith-Heather-180x180.jpg)
Heather Smith
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Dr. Shota Furuya
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Franziska Mey
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Adam Blakester
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Jo Kaptein
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Barry Mann
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Nicky Ison
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Chris Cooper
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Tiffany Harrison
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Tom Nockolds
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Gen Barlow
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Gavin Ashley
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Alison Crook
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Craig Chappelle
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Craig Chappelle
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Manny Pasqualini
![Hitchman Kylien](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Hitchman-Kylien-180x180.jpg)
Kylie Hitchman
![Weir Chris](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Weir-Chris-180x180.jpg)
Chris Weir
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Pat Burrows
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Erland Howden
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Dianne Montague
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Deane Belfield
Aboriginal Leaders
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Eddie Turpin
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Kado Muir
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Geoffrey Stokes
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Fred Hooper
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Uncle Ike
Community and Research Leaders
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Claire O’Rouke
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Damian Sullivan
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Jay Rutovitz
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Ron Ipsen
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Taegen Edwards
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Amanda Cahil
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Richard Keech
![Dinah Arndt](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Dinah-Arndt-180x180.jpg)
Dinah Arndt
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John McKibben
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Olivia Kembler
![Zoe](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Zoe-180x180.jpg)
Zoe Edwards
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Melanie Robertson
Industry and Government Leaders
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Bruce Thompson
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Kirsty Gowans
![Simon corbell](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Simon-corbell-180x180.jpg)
Simon Corbell
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Lisa Stiebel
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Adrian Merrick
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Prof. Ross Garnaut
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Tristy Fairfield
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ED McManus
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Jennifer Lauber Patterson
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Dean Spaccavento
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Kane Thornton
![IMG_8317 (1)](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_8317-1-180x180.jpg)
Darius Salgo
![Beth](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Beth-180x180.png)
Beth Keddie
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Simon Currie
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Huon Hoofesteger
![Mark Judd](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Mark-Judd-180x180.png)
Mark Judd
![Greg Hannan](https://c4ce.net.au/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Greg-Hannan-180x180.png)
Greg Hannan
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