New Steel Age Forged in Newcastle

Steelmaking is returning to Newcastle — and with it, a new chapter for Australian industry.

In this keynote, Professor Ross Garnaut shares why Greensteel Australia's all-electric mill on the historic Mayfield site represents more than a single project. It is a practical demonstration of how the Hunter can lead a new steel age: combining renewable energy, advanced manufacturing capability, and sovereign industrial investment.

Expect a clear-eyed view of the economic and industrial opportunity, the role of the region in Australia's energy transition, and what it will take to turn ambition into durable, high-value industry.