Calling all engagement practitioners working in the energy transition! The PowerHour Forum is back in 2025 with another six-episode line-up designed to support better engagement and help you create lasting legacy across your projects.
- Understand the foundations of trust in regional engagement
- Learn practical ways to build and maintain strong relationships
- Explore how to involve communities meaningfully in decision-making
- Take away top tips from each speaker to apply in your work
Join an insightful and engaging forum with leading voices in regional engagement as we delve into what it truly takes to build trust in our communities. From expert practitioners to those living and working on the land, this session brings together a diverse lineup of perspectives to explore how strong relationships and meaningful collaboration can drive better outcomes for all. Kicking off with keynote speaker Dr Kieren Moffat (CEO, Voconiq), who will share compelling research and real-world examples on the foundations of trust, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of why trust is the cornerstone of successful regional engagement. Hear from Ian Hayllor (Director, Graincott Farming Co), who will provide grounded insight into the landholder experience, and Elliot Willemsen-Bell (Senior Manager - Community, Windlab), who will offer practical strategies for maintaining long-term connections. From rethinking engagement approaches to embedding community voices in decision-making – this is one conversation you can't afford to miss. Because in regional development, there's one golden rule: no trust, no progress. If you are interested in this topic, you should also check out the following episodes of the Engaged Outcomes emPOWER podcast!
- Kieren Moffat on episode #12 - "Why Communities are Angry" - https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-5jqww-...
- Kelly Parkinson on episode #3 - "Managing Outrage & Building Trust" - https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xykk5-...
This six-part series will explore issues relevant to engaging in Regional Australia, providing you with small bite-sized learning opportunities and exposure to key stakeholder perspectives. You will leave the forum with fresh insights and understanding and have added some actionable strategies to add to your engagement toolkit.
