Australian Institute of Energy - SA Branch

As the year winds down, we want to thank our incredible members, sponsors, and supporters for being part of our energy community. Your engagement and passion has driven our success in 2024. Wishing you a safe, joyful festive season and a bright start to the new year! 🌟 We’re excited to bring you more insightful events, networking opportunities, and industry-leading discussions in 2025. Stay tuned—great things are coming! Happy Holidays from all of us at AIE-SA! 🎁🎄💡 Lisa Papanicolaou Radhika Gupta Emaleena Baker Nick Langridge Tim Reynolds Annie Ngo Paul Lyford Dr David To Hassan Mounzer (MBA, MSc, CISM) Jezac Crowe Albert Thompson Martyn Eames

🚨 We’re on the hunt for incredible mentors! 🚨   Are you an energy industry leader ready to inspire the next generation? Or do you know someone who’d be an amazing guide? The Young Energy Professionals Mentoring Program 2025 is officially relaunching, and we need YOU! 🌟   💡 What’s the program about? A dynamic 10-month journey where experienced professionals like you empower young energy enthusiasts to: ✅ Set bold career goals ✅ Build their professional brand ✅ Navigate challenges with confidence ✅ Plan for a brighter future   🧭 What does a mentor do? It’s simple: share your knowledge, offer guidance, open doors to new opportunities, and help shape tomorrow’s energy leaders.   🔥 Tag someone who would make a top-notch mentor or nominate yourself. Apply here - https://lnkd.in/gjVvAbEB   Let’s build a smarter, stronger energy future—one connection at a time. Emaleena Baker Radhika Gupta Nick Langridge #EnergyMentors #InspireTheFuture #YoungEnergyProfessionals

A huge thank you to our amazing speakers—Michelle Ash, Carl Spandler, John Tsalapatis, Dr. Rob Thomas, and our moderator for the evening Jane Welsh —for sharing their expertise on South Australia’s critical minerals and clean energy opportunities last week. 🌍💡 A special shoutout to Finlaysons for sponsoring this event and making it all possible. 🙌 Here’s a glimpse of the insightful discussions and great connections from our final Sundowner Panel of the year 📸 Thank you to everyone who joined us—your engagement made it a night to remember! Lisa Papanicolaou Annie Ngo Albert Thompson #CriticalMinerals #CleanEnergy #SouthAustralia #Networking #SundownerEvent

🚨 Tickets are selling fast! 🚨 If you haven’t grabbed yours yet for our End-of-Year Networking Drinks, now’s the time! 🎟️ Join us next week as we toast to an incredible year with great company, drinks, and plenty of energy (pun intended 😉). 📅 When: Tuesday, 3 December 2024 📍 Where: Vault 91, RAA Place, Adelaide Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the wins, connections, and learnings of 2024 with the energy community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🥂✨ #NetworkingDrinks #EnergyCommunity #LastCall #Celebrate2024 #AIE #YEP

🎉 Have you purchased tickets to our last Sundowner Panel Event of the year? 🍷🌅 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from top experts on South Australia’s role in critical minerals and the clean energy transition. 🌍💡 🗓 Register by 11 am, Monday, 25th November 2024 and secure your spot! #CriticalMinerals #CleanEnergy #Networking #Sundowner #SouthAustralia

🌟✨End-of-Year Networking Drinks ✨🌟 As 2024 winds down, let’s toast to the achievements and connections we've built throughout the year in the energy sector! The Australian Institute of Energy (SA Branch) and the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) are thrilled to invite you to an evening of celebration, networking, and good vibes. 🎉 Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024 🕠 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm 📍 Location: Vault 91, RAA Place, 91 King William Street, Adelaide $$$: AIE Members $25, AIE Non-Members $35 Cost includes canapes and a welcome drink (subsequent drinks will be available from the bar on a cash basis) Join us to reflect on the year, share stories, and make meaningful connections over drinks and nibbles. Whether you’re an industry veteran or a young professional, this is the perfect way to cap off the year and look forward to the future! 👉 Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today! Register here - https://lnkd.in/gSqfQD93 Looking forward to celebrating with you! 🥂 Lisa Papanicolaou Emaleena Baker Radhika Gupta Annie Ngo Nick Langridge Jeremy Schultz Alistair Fraser Dr David To Molly Stephens Paul Lyford Gregory Thorpe Michael George Albert Thompson

🌐 Meet the Experts Driving South Australia’s Clean Energy Future! 🌱 We're thrilled to have an incredible lineup of speakers who bring expertise from industry, academia and government to our upcoming panel. Each one offers unique insights into the opportunities and challenges in this transformative sector. Our Panelists: 🔹 Michelle Ash – VP Growth, Copper South Australia, BHP 🔹 Carl Spandler – Australian Critical Minerals Research Centre, University of Adelaide 🔹 John Tsalapatis – GM, Green Iron Initiative, ZEN Energy 🔹 Dr Rob Thomas – Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia & Hydrogen SA 🔹 Jane Welsh – Partner, Finlaysons (Facilitator) A huge thanks to Finlaysons Lawyers for sponsoring this event and supporting sustainable progress. 🎟 Join us and register by 11 am, Monday, 25th November 2024 to secure your spot. Tickets available here now - https://lnkd.in/gsCAFfh8 Annie Ngo Lisa Papanicolaou #CriticalMinerals #CleanEnergy #SouthAustralia #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

🌟 Unlocking South Australia’s Potential in Critical Minerals and Clean Energy! 🚀 South Australia is primed to lead in the critical minerals sector as the world pivots to clean energy. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from top industry experts, government leaders, and researchers on how our state can drive sustainable growth and resilience in supply chains, create jobs, and boost economic benefits! Meet our expert panel: Michelle Ash – VP Growth, Copper South Australia, BHP Carl Spandler – Australian Critical Minerals Research Centre, University of Adelaide John Tsalapatis – GM, Green Iron Initiative, ZEN Energy Dr Rob Thomas – Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia & Hydrogen SA Jane Welsh – Partner, Finlaysons (Facilitator) A special shoutout to Finlaysons Lawyers, our panel sponsor, for supporting this vital discussion. 📅 Get your tickets here - https://lnkd.in/gsCAFfh8 Register by 11 am, Monday, 25th November 2024 Secure your seat today! Don’t miss out on this pivotal conversation. Annie Ngo Lisa Papanicolaou #CriticalMinerals #CleanEnergy #SouthAustralia #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #SA

🎉 Celebrating Future Innovators at the Oliphant Science Awards 2024! 🎉 We’re proud to support and sponsor the next generation of thinkers and innovators through the Oliphant Science Awards. This year, we recognized outstanding young minds with a passion for sustainable energy solutions, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the winners of the AIE-SA prizes! 🏅 Congratulations to our 2024 winners: 👨🔬 Daniel Maddern – Pulteney Grammar School, Year 3-4, Scientific Inquiry 👨🏫 Harry Fitzgerald – Allenby Gardens Primary School, Year 5-6, Models & Inventions 🧪 Casper Saint-Saens – Stirling East Primary School, Year 5-6, Scientific Inquiry 🚀 Olivia Ertugrul – Wilderness School, Year 5-6, Models & Inventions These students have amazed us with their creativity and dedication, aligning with our commitment to a smarter, more sustainable future. 🌱⚡ We look forward to nurturing young talents and inspiring sustainable energy innovations. A big thank you to everyone involved and the Oliphant Science Awards for creating a platform to spark curiosity and ingenuity in the leaders of tomorrow! #FutureLeaders #STEMEducation #SustainableEnergy #OliphantScienceAwards #AIE

The future of energy is bright 💡 Yesterday, our Young Energy Professionals AIE Young Energy Professionals (YEP) hosted 30 energy professionals on an exciting tour of SA Power Networks’ Network Innovation Centre, where participants explored some of the organisation's innovative projects shaping the energy landscape. A huge thanks to Michelle Howie Lauren R. and Vitor for taking us through yesterday! Also, a shout-out to our YEP Committee members Nick Langridge and Radhika Gupta for organising this insightful event.