Keynote Speakers

At the Federal election on 9 October 2004, Malcolm was elected as the Member for Wentworth and upon entering Parliament, he joined the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade as well as the House of Representatives Standing Committees on Economics, Health and Ageing and Legal and Constitutional Affairs. On 27 January 2006, Malcolm was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and just over twelve months later, he was appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Environment and Water Resources; a position he held until the Federal Election on 24 November 2007.
On 6 December 2007, Malcolm was appointed as Shadow Treasurer and following a leadership ballot on 16 September 2008, he was elected by his Liberal Party colleagues to lead the Coalition as Leader of the Opposition.

Peter Garrett was elected as the Labor Member for Kingsford Smith at the 2004 federal election. In 2007, he was appointed Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts following the election of a Rudd Labor Government on 24 November.
Widely known as a passionate advocate and campaigner on a range of contemporary Australian and global issues, he was the former president of Australian Conservation Foundation, an activist, and former member of Australian band Midnight Oil.
He received the Australian Humanitarian Foundation Award (environment category) in 2000, and in 2003 received the Order of Australia (Member General Division) for his contribution to environment and the music industry.

Paul Lucas is the Deputy Premier, Minister for Infrastructure and Planning in the Queensland State Government. 

Mr Lucas served as Minister for Transport and Main Roads between 2004-2007 and Minister for Innovation and Information Economy, with ministerial responsibility for Energy between 2001-2004. Mr Lucas, 46, was a solicitor prior to entering Parliament, has Bachelor degrees in Economics and in Law and a Master of Business Administration.

He was elected to the Queensland Parliament in October 1996 as the Member for Lytton, an electorate which covers several bayside suburbs in Brisbane's east.
His portfolio covers responsibility for planning and infrastructure, including delivery of the region-wide planning and deliver of the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program. The Department of Infrastructure and Planning is also responsible for overseeing the State Government’s $9 billion water grid.

Mr Lucas’ personal interests include music, reading and refereeing kids football.

Charles Lockwood is a green real estate authority and consultant with 20 years experience working for U.S. and international companies, advising corporations, building owners, and developers on green real estate issues, including the newest trends, challenges, and opportunities.

In today’s difficult economy, Charles explains how “green” can quickly lower operating costs, attract and retain tenants, and protect and even enhance property values. He explains long-term green opportunities to guide investment decisions on properties, as well as new products and technologies.

Dr. Ken Yeang is an architect-planner, ecologist and author who is best known for his signature and innovative green buildings and masterplans. He is regarded as one of the foremost designers and a noted authority on ecologically-responsive architecture and planning.

Ken has pioneered the passive low-energy design of tall buildings, which he calls the ‘bioclimatic skyscraper’ and has received numerous awards for his work and designs that include the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, RAIA International Award, Prinz Claus Award and UIA August Perret Award.

Douglas Durst is a member of the third generation to run The Durst Organization, one of New York City’s most respected real estate developers, owners and management companies and one of the originators of the Green Building Movement.

Founded in 1915 by Douglas’ grandfather Joseph Durst, The Durst Organization have been responsible over the last 95 years for transforming the skyline of midtown Manhattan. Today, The Durst Organization is building the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, which will be the most environmentally advanced office tower in the world.