Monday 29 March
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12:00 pm
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Wednesday 31 March
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8:30 pm
As we usher in this new decade, the climate and biodiversity crises are upon us and inequality is gathering pace. Yet the solutions are ready and global momentum for action has never been greater. This is the critical decade for action. The COVID-19 pandemic has demanded the global community respond and collaborate in record time. Philanthropy can be the engine room of social change, driving innovation, policy development and best practice for business and governments to join.
At this vital juncture in time join Australia’s premier donor network of climate and environmental philanthropists as we explore the answers to these questions: How can this period of grand disruptions deliver a pathway out of the climate and biodiversity crises? How can effective philanthropy grow and collaborate so that it addresses the systemic issues of climate, environment, inequality and social justice?
Together we will
Grow — Get inspired to grow philanthropy and create positive change.
Gather — Together with other fellow members and funders in a COVID-19 safe place: State-by-state and online.
Give — Collaborate with over 40 philanthropists as they showcase their favourite project or organisation and invite you to join them.
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Members
Members can register for virtual events and purchase tickets for our state dinners. You will need your member log in to access the registration form.
Non-members
This is a funders only event. It is not open to grantseekers. Philanthropic funders can complete an expression of interest to attend our events.
The conference in 2020, put together at such short notice, set a great standard so I’m looking forward to it this year.
Bindy Gross, AEGN member
Agenda
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Monday 29 March
Virtual event
5.00pm to 6.30pm AEDT
Keynote panel
Terry Tamminen, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
Dr Anne Poelina, Nulungu Research Institute
More to be announced
Tuesday 30 March
Virtual events
12.00pm to 1.30pm AEDT
MEGA PROJECT SHOWCASE: Climate change
1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
BREAK
2.00pm to 3.00pm AEDT
MEGA PROJECT SHOWCASE: Indigenous land and sea management
In person events
5.00pm to 8.30pm AEDT
Dinner:Â Melbourne
5.00pm to 8.30pm AEST
Dinner:Â Brisbane
Wednesday 31 March
Virtual events
12.00pm to 1.30pm AEDT
MEGA PROJECT SHOWCASE: Nature
1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
BREAK
2.00pm to 3.00pm AEDT
MEGA PROJECT SHOWCASE:Â Sustainable food systems
In person events
5.00pm to 8.30pm AEDT
Dinner:Â Sydney
Time to be advised
Dinner:Â Perth
Program
Monday 29 March
Keynote panel
It is the critical decade: How can philanthropy be truly transformative?
Virtual event
At its best philanthropy, acting in partnership, can be a powerful driver of social change. Join us as we hear from leading philanthropists and practitioners who really are changing the world. We pose them two thought-provoking questions:
Given it is the critical decade for action on climate change and nature conservation, what does this urgency mean for your world-changing work?
How can philanthropy be truly transformative to usher in a brighter and equitable future for people and planet?
These leaders will share their insights from decades at the very cutting edge of their field — from closing coal plants, building a pathway to a clean economic future, protecting wildlife, and championing Nature’s rights.
Terry Tamminen, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
Dr Anne Poelina, Nulungu Research Institute
More to be announced
Tuesday 30 March
MEGA PROJECT SHOWCASE
Day one: Climate change, Indigenous land and sea management
Virtual event
These sessions are a treasure trove of excellent funding opportunities, themed around the issues and selected by members as the most effective and innovative environmental projects and organisations around Australia. Members and their favourite organisations will deliver a series of lightning fast pitches, aimed at inspiring further funding and support.
Melbourne dinner
Gather: An evening to inspire the mind and soul
In person event
5.00pm to 8.30pm AEDT
Melbourne
Join us for our 13th annual conference dinner – with a GREEN and BLACK dress code. While we cannot all meet together this year we can gather in our states to meet friends and colleagues old and new. It has been a long time, so join us for drinks, followed by dinner with plenty of opportunity to catch up with other members.
Dinner cost: $150.00
Brisbane dinner
In person event
5.00pm to 8.30pm AEST
Brisbane
Further details about this event to be advised.
Wednesday 31 March
MEGA PROJECT SHOWCASE
Day two: Nature, sustainable food systems
Virtual event
These online sessions will give members an opportunity to present some of their favourite funding opportunities, highlighting the best, most effective and innovative environmental projects and organisations around Australia. These live online sessions will feature presentations from members and their chosen organisations, who will give a lightning fast overview of their project.
Sydney dinner
Join the conversation with The Hon. Matt Kean, Minister for Energy and Environment
In person event
5.00pm to 8.30pm AEDT
Sydney
Minister Kean has overseen one of the most significant shifts in clean energy policy in the country. He is also responsible for the recovery of the state’s wildlife from the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, and for the overall management of our precious environment. The Minister will join us for a Q&A with the incredible harbor and bridge as our backdrop.
There will be a bespoke, sustainably sourced menu, video art installations inspired by nature, and the iconic Sydney Harbour and bridge as our backdrop. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet up in person with members you have not seen for many months. We look forward to catching up!
Join us for our 13th annual conference dinner – with a GREEN and BLACK dress code. While we cannot all meet together this year we can gather in our states to meet friends and colleagues old and new. It has been a long time, so join us for drinks, followed by dinner with plenty of opportunity to catch up with other members.
Dinner cost: $150.00
This event is 100 per cent compliant with all COVID–19 government regulations and advice.
Perth dinner
In person event
Time to be advised
Perth
Further details about this event to be advised.
Speakers
Terry Tamminen
Advisor to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and former CEO of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. Terry’s work earned him the #1 spot in The Guardian’s Top 50 People Who Can Save The Planet.
A Nyikina Warrwa Indigenous Australian woman in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, Dr Poelina has spent 30 years as an active Indigenous community leader.
