Australia’s National Summit on Commercial Vehicle Decarbonisation
Monday 30 March, 2026 | 10am-4pm
The Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra, ACT
Australia’s clean-energy transition cannot succeed without tackling freight. By 2030, transport will be our largest source of emissions — and every year of delay locks in higher costs for business and the climate alike.
Freight Forward is where Australia’s transport, energy, and industry leaders come together to change that trajectory.
This milestone summit will align government ambition with industry momentum — showcasing early adopters, sharing credible pathways, and building a united voice for the policies and investment frameworks needed to scale zero-emission freight.
Our Partners
Every major shift starts with a shared vision. Freight Forward is where the clean freight transition takes collective form.
Freight Forward 2026 Presenters
More to be announced
Alex Grant
GM of Transport, Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Lisa Marsh
CEO, eLumina
Bruce Hardy
Executive Director, Energy Futures Foundation
Tim Washington
CEO, JET Charge
Amanda McKenzie
CEO, Climate Council
Amit Singh
Managing Partner, Mandala
Martin Stokie
Commissioner, Productivity Commission
Matt Kean
Chair, CCA & Director, Wollemi Capital
Daniel Bleakley
CEO, New Energy Transport
John Grimes
CEO, Smart Energy Council
Monday 30 March, 2026 | 10am-4pm
The Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
Event Info
Freight Forward 2026 is an invitation-only leadership summit bringing together senior decision makers across freight, energy, infrastructure and government to accelerate the shift to low emissions road transport.
Attendance is by expression of interest. We review submissions to ensure the room has the right mix of expertise and influence to drive practical outcomes. If your request is approved, you will receive a formal confirmation and event information.
Themes
Improving freight productivity
Energy security and sovereignty
How zero-emissions technologies can lower operating costs, reduce downtime and improve freight efficiency.
Future Made in Australia
Reducing reliance on imported diesel by shifting freight to domestically produced electricity, hydrogen and low-carbon fuels.
Easing cost-of-living pressures
Building local manufacturing, supply chains and skilled jobs across vehicles, fuels, infrastructure and maintenance.
Cutting emissions & improving health
Lowering freight costs across the economy, with flow-on benefits for consumers, regions and long supply chains.
Scaling zero-emissions freight
Reducing freight emissions while improving worker safety and cutting harmful air and noise pollution.
Moving beyond pilots to put the next 10,000, 100,000 and one million zero-emissions vehicles on the road.
Why Attend
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Help guide the decisions that will determine Australia’s freight standards, infrastructure priorities, and investment frameworks for decades.
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From fleet operators and manufacturers to policymakers and unions, hear directly from those already proving that clean freight works.
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Connect with decision-makers across energy, logistics, and government. The people building the next generation of Australia’s freight system.
Don’t miss
Freight Forward 2026
Join senior leaders across freight, energy, infrastructure and government for a focused day of practical pathways, policy clarity and real-world case studies.
Capacity is limited, and attendance is by expression of interest with approval.