Net Zero Futures event series
WHEN
18 June 2026
Thursday
31 October 2026
Saturday
WHERE
See events below for locations
COST
Free admission
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It’s not just a university, it’s leadership for a net-zero future
Net Zero Futures is a series designed for leaders and changemakers committed to shaping Australia’s sustainable, net-zero future.
Focusing on Country, Nature, Partnerships and Youth, the series brings together influential voices from government, industry, academia and community to explore the bold ideas, practical pathways and collaborative solutions driving climate action today.
Across keynote sessions, panels, workshops and curated networking opportunities, attendees will connect with business leaders, policy shapers, innovators, climate activists and emerging voices who are redefining what is possible.
Grounded in leading sustainability research and enriched by real world practice, Net Zero Futures places First Nations knowledges at the centre of the conversation.
There is no single path to net zero – but by exploring a spectrum of approaches, this series empowers attendees to deepen their expertise, build new partnerships and take tangible steps toward impact. Whether you are looking to connect across sectors, stay ahead of emerging climate frameworks, or contribute to the next wave of sustainable transformation, Net Zero Futures offers a dynamic space to learn, share and lead.
Join us as we imagine, and accelerate, a net-zero future together.
Net Zero Futures events
Net Zero Futures: The DNA of climate partnerships
Monday 28 September 2026 – 9:00am - 4:00pm
What can we learn from partnerships that have achieved real results? Why do some fall short? And what helps build the relationships, trust and institutions needed for effective climate action? Join us to explore how collaboration can move us beyond commitments and into action and meaningful impact in the lead up to COP31
Net Zero Futures: Youth. Climate Action. Our planet
Thursday 22 October 2026 – 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a night of climate conversations with Director Damon Gameau and the Future Council, followed by a screening of the film Future Council. Tickets to be released soon.
News
World-class sustainability impact
UTS is the equal 63rd best-performing university in the world in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.
Story
Clean green machine up in lights
UTS-backed start-up Algenie is pioneering a new technology that harnesses the magic of algae to remove carbon from the atmosphere and unlock it for...
News
UTS and noéma develop first fully compostable 3D-knit clothes from plants
These prototypes represent a major milestone towards replacing harmful synthetic yarns by using a feedstock of agricultural by-products from plants such as...
News
$1.4 million to scale algae biotechnology
Innovative start-up Algenie has won a major national grant to commercialise its biomanufacturing platform.
News
World-class sustainability impact
UTS is the equal 63rd best-performing university in the world in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.
Story
Clean green machine up in lights
UTS-backed start-up Algenie is pioneering a new technology that harnesses the magic of algae to remove carbon from the atmosphere and unlock it for...
News
UTS and noéma develop first fully compostable 3D-knit clothes from plants
These prototypes represent a major milestone towards replacing harmful synthetic yarns by using a feedstock of agricultural by-products from plants such as...
News
$1.4 million to scale algae biotechnology
Innovative start-up Algenie has won a major national grant to commercialise its biomanufacturing platform.