Em. Prof. Roy Green AM
Future made in the Hunter
keynote: A Conversation on Productivity, Policy, and Progress
Australia stands at an economic crossroads. With productivity flatlining and our economic complexity slipping, the old models are no longer enough. But within this challenge lies a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
The global shift to clean energy is unleashing trillions in new investment, and government policy is realigning to build a 'Future Made in Australia'. How can the Hunter harness this momentum?
Join us at the Hunter Innovation Festival as we explore the blueprint for our region's future. We'll dive deep into the key strategies—from mission-led industrial policy to building a powerful, place-based innovation ecosystem—that will define our prosperity for decades to come. Be part of the solution.
Why has Australia's productivity stalled while our real incomes decline? Why do we have one of the lowest shares of manufacturing employment in the OECD and an export profile that's less complex than it was decades ago?
In this crucial keynote, Professor Roy Green unpacks the urgent economic challenges facing Australia. He argues that the global race to net zero is not a threat, but a powerful catalyst for growth. Drawing on the government's 'Future Made in Australia' agenda, Professor Green will outline a policy architecture to revitalise our industrial base.
This session is a must-see for anyone invested in the economic future of the Hunter region.
