Reed Exhibitions is delighted to announce that it has acquired a majority stake in All-Energy Australia, Australia’s single largest clean energy event. All-Energy Australia joins the recently launched Australian Sustainability in the Energy/Sustainability portfolio at Reed Exhibitions Australia.
Now in its fourth year, All Energy Australia combines a free-to-attend multi-stream conference with a major trade exhibition and networking events. The event takes place over two days at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, which was the first convention centre in the world to achieve a 6 Star Green environmental rating.
Debbie Evans, Managing Director of Reed Exhibitions Australia says:
“All-Energy Australia is an exciting addition to the Reed Exhibitions portfolio. Since its launch in 2009 the event has gone from strength-to-strength, increasing annually in size and stature and establishing itself as an important meeting place for the clean energy community.”
The event attracts participation from around the globe and has significant support from Victoria’s Department of Primary Industries, the Clean Energy Council, Australian Solar Energy Society, Global CCS Institute, Energy Supply Association of Australia, The Energy Institute, Biofuels Association of Australia and other leading industry bodies.
John Gorton, Group Exhibition Director Reed Exhibitions, will be leading the new team responsible for delivering the up-coming 2012 event and beyond. John says:
“All-Energy Australia is a great event. In 2011 over 3,600 participants from all over the world came together with 230 exhibiting companies for the 2-day conference and exhibition. The business model for this event has proved to be very successful and has achieved significant support from within the industry. Our goal is to follow this model and build on this already strong foundation by working with our sister events and partners around the world to deliver the very best conference program and exhibition. In addition we are delighted that All-Energy Directors Boyd Dale, Andy Ballagh and Ian Harper will remain with the event as partners.”
Boyd Dale Incumbent Regional Director for All-Energy Australia is equally positive about the future and is looking forward to growing the event in partnership with Reed Exhibitions. Boyd says:
“This represents an exciting new chapter for the All-Energy community in Australia. The event and the sector have grown significantly since 2009 and now as part of the Reed Exhibitions family, with global connections and collaboration possibilities with similar events around the world, the future for All-Energy Australia is looking very strong indeed. I and my fellow Directors look forward to working alongside Reed Exhibitions in developing the event and taking it to its full potential. We would like to thank all our team, sponsors and endorsing organisations, exhibitors, speakers and a host of individuals for their strong support and enthusiasm for All-Energy Australia that has enabled us to grow the event from its humble 2009 beginnings. It has been an exciting and challenging voyage of discovery and we look forward to more excitement and more challenges in the coming years.”
Reed Exhibitions is the worlds leading event organiser with a growing portfolio of alternative energy events including: All-Energy in the UK, Fenasucro & Agrocana in Brazil, PV Expo and Fuel Cell Expo in Japan, Asia Future Energy Forum and Asia Smart Grid in Singapore, and the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi.
Jonathan Heastie, Exhibition Director, Global Group Renewables and Alternative Energy welcomes the addition of All-Energy Australia to the portfolio. Jonathan says:
“The Global Renewables and Alternative Energy portfolio is expanding rapidly and All-Energy Australia is another significant addition. In 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard recorded an opening address for the event, clearly illustrating the importance of the sector and the event not just for Reed Exhibitions but for Australia as a whole. With a global network of events in place, Reed Exhibitions has a vital role to play in the future of Renewables and Alternative Energy.”
The next edition of All-Energy Australia takes place in Melbourne, 10-11 October 2012.
For any further information please contact:
Nina Gardiner
Tel: +44 (0) 207 096 2953
Email: [email protected]