Tasmania has won the bid for the 2020 Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference Series (AWTEC), which is expected to generate A$1million (about US$738,000) for the island state’s economy.
“Events such as this put Tasmania on the global stage and showcase Tasmania’s leadership in the marine renewable energy industry sector and our world leading research institutes and universities," said Stuart Nettlefold (right), CEO of Business Events Tasmania.
Business Events Tasmania partnered with professor Neil Bose, principal of the Australian Maritime College and Business Events Tasmania ambassador, and his colleague associate professor Irene Penesis, National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics to collaboratively bid to bring the event to Hobart.
“The Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania has the largest collection of marine renewable energy researchers in the country,” said Penesis (left), justifying Tasmania’s suitability to host the conferece. “Our research is founded on the huge renewable energy potential of Tasmania, with its powerful waves and tides, and proven hydro and wind resources.
“We work collaboratively with Australian wave and tidal energy companies to trial their commercially-ready devices in Tasmania, and we are delighted to be able to show the world how the state is leading the way in marine renewable energy research and development.“
The event is expected to draw 350 participants.
