South Australia’s transition into the green economy
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus. Lower Napier Building Room LG28.
- Cost: Free
- Presented by: Professor Göran Roos University of Adelaide
Setting the scene for a better value capture from resource endowment.
Hear from Professor Göran Roos as he presents insightful observations about challenges and opportunities lying ahead for South Australia, as result of the green economy transition.
Prof. Göran Roos will be addressing the following topics:
- What are some barriers and enablers for moving South Australia into the green economy?
- How feasible is this transition whilst continuously expanding the state capabilities into higher-value goods and services?
- Is it thinkable to achieve long-term economic benefits while facing an unpredictable and everchanging environment?
Come and join us to find out more about these and other relevant factors impacting our state’s economy and energy futures.
Following Prof. Roos' presentation, join us for networking drinks.
About Professor Göran Roos
Prof. Göran Roos is one of the founders of modern intellectual capital science and a recognised world expert in the fields of innovation management, industrial and innovation policy, and strategy. He is an advisor to organisations and governments around the globe and holds visiting professorships in Australia, Finland, UK and Norway.
Göran is a CSIRO Affiliate and a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (ATSE) and of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA).
He first came to South Australia in 2011, as a Thinker in Residence. He was a highly regarded member of the SA Economic Development Board and the Prime Minister’s Manufacturing Leaders Group. His residency led to significant innovation and success in advanced manufacturing in some key South Australian businesses, transformed by his inputs.
In 2022, he was invited as the first South Australian Green Economy Catalyst. He is currently advising the Government in South Australia on its Green Energy Transition and visits the state regularly through Green Industries SA.
Earlier this year, The University of Adelaide through the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), conferred the title of Adjunct Professor on Prof. Göran Roos.
While Prof. Roos is visiting South Australia in mid-October, he will be meeting with a range of academia, government and business representatives. He will also be giving a couple of presentations hosted by The University of Adelaide; one at the Waite Campus, and this lecture hosted at the North Terrace campus. So, come along and hear a message of strategic thinking around our state’s economy and energy futures.