From June 8 to 10, 2025, the first exchange activity of the China-Australia Clean Energy Leaders Program—one of the Source Creation China series of events—will be held in Shanghai.
The activity is funded by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR) under the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and co-hosted by the The Yangtze Institute for Solar Technology(YIST), the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Activity Highlights
Gather Elites and Empower Industrial Development
Government-Enterprise Collaboration & Strategic Support
This event has received endorsement from governments of both countries, with strategic support provided by the foundation affiliated to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The participation and support of governments have laid a solid foundation for the smooth implementation of the event, and also established a sound basis for China-Australia cooperation in the clean energy sector.
Venture Capital Think Tank & Practical Guidelines
The event will bring together numerous industry experts and investment institutions to provide participants with end-to-end practical guidelines and growth strategies for avoiding potential pitfalls.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor or researcher, you can gain valuable experience and advice from the event to accelerate your own development.
Elite Network & Cross-Boundary Exchanges
The event will assemble a powerful elite network, including over 30 founders of new energy unicorns from China and Australia and more than 20 industry experts from investment institutions.
Participants will have the opportunity to conduct face-to-face exchanges and interactions with these industry elites, expand their professional networks, and capture new trends and opportunities in industry development.
Bilateral Empowerment System
Meet Diverse Needs and Drive Industrial Upgrading
For Entrepreneurs
Unlock the Key to Market Access and Gain Direct Access to the Industrial Fund Pool
For entrepreneurs, this event will provide an opportunity to unlock the key to China-Australia bilateral market access and gain direct access to the multi-billion-yuan industrial fund pool. Entrepreneurs can showcase their innovative projects, garner attention and support from investment institutions, and accelerate the implementation and development of their projects.
For Investors
Capture Technology Breakthrough Points and Build a Global Patent Network
Investors can capture breakthrough points in next-generation new energy technologies and build a global patent network at the event. Through exchanges and cooperation with entrepreneurs and researchers, investors can identify potential investment opportunities and achieve asset appreciation.
For Researchers
Accelerate the Industrialization of Laboratory-Generated Outcomes
Researchers can leverage the event platform to accelerate the industrialization of laboratory-generated outcomes. Collaboration with enterprises and investment institutions will provide researchers with additional resources and support, speeding up the implementation and application of scientific research achievements.
Venue: Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Hongqiao Hall, 3rd Floor)
As the most anticipated cross-border energy innovation platform of 2025, the China-Australia Clean Energy Leaders Program—part of the Source Creation series of events—sincerely invites leaders from all sectors to join this grand gathering!
Let us join hands to jointly promote the cooperation and development of China and Australia in the field of clean energy, and contribute to the global energy transition! For the exciting event agenda, follow us and stay tuned!