Event Details

As part of its 2024 Sustainability Forum with Schneider Electric, the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry SA Chapter, in partnership with Smart Home Vision Realty and Ziptrak, is pleased to invite you to its Tchin Tchin Networking Evening on Thursday 17 October from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Lochend Community Hall, located at "Lochiel Park Award Winning 'Green Village' in Campbelltown, Adelaide.


Join us for a networking session, along with the opportunity to meet and engage directly with FACCI members and friends who are committed to achieve sustainability through their business.


Following Sylvie Clarke's presentation about the real estate market and sustainable homes, Marc de Maaijer from Ziptrak will explain how his products contribute to a more sustainable architecture. Afterwards, guests will enjoy a leisurely stroll through Lochiel Park to explore the buildings that have achieved exceptional reductions in energy usage.


Renewal SA developed Lochiel Park as a nation-leading 'green village', a practical demonstration of the South Australian Government's vision for sustainable living. In 2019, Lochiel Park was the first site in South Australia and one of only 10 nationally to be awarded with an international Green Flag Award.


Lochiel Park Green Village exemplifies South Australia's Strategic Plan objective of 'Attaining Sustainability' by demonstrating that well-planned contemporary living can reduce ecological and carbon footprints while creating a sense of place in harmony with nature.



This Tchin Tchin will also be an opportunity to celebrate our Sustainability Forum, proudly sponsored by our Naming Rights Sponsor Schneider Electric, along with many other sponsors.


For any enquiries and sponsorship opportunities, please contact sa@facci.com.au.


  • To download Schneider Electric Sustainability Index, click here.


Our Speakers

  • Robbert Slooten (Manager Renewable Energy & Carbon Advisory, Sustainability Business at Schneider Electric)

    Robbert Slooten

    Manager Renewable Energy & Carbon Advisory, Sustainability Business at Schneider Electric

    Robbert currently is part of Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business as Manager Renewable Energy & Carbon Advisory (SE RECA). In this role he works with corporate clients from around the world to identify and evaluate potential renewable energy and PPA sourcing opportunities in Australia.

    Previous to this role Robbert was part of European SE RECA team and helped clients execute multiple long-term Virtual PPA deals. Robbert has over 10 years’ experience in developing and deploying corporate carbon neutral and renewable energy strategies, including being involved in 3 corporate PPAs in both the US and Europe as a corporate buyer.

    Prior to joining Schneider Electric 2 years ago, he worked at Royal Philips and Signify in the Netherlands as program manager for their climate neutral ambitions. During this time, the company’s activities were awarded with top scores in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, an A-level rating by CDP, and received the United Nations Global Climate Action Award.

    Robbert has a Master’s degree Industrial Engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology, with a focus on Innovation Management and Sustainable Energy Technologies.

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  • Sylvie Clarke (Managing Director of Smart Home Vision)

    Sylvie Clarke

    Managing Director of Smart Home Vision

    https://smarthomevision.com.au/

    Born in Orleans, France, Sylvie immigrated to Australia in 1983. She previously lived in the Barossa Valley for 15 years before moving to Adelaide Hills. She speaks fluent French, Spanish and English.

    Qualified Accountant since 2002, She worked for a private commercial and residential landscape company in Largs North.

    She continued her career as Executive Officer for the Wine Industry Suppliers Australia Inc, an industry body representing suppliers to the wine industry at a national and international level. And finally took on the position of Finance Manager with Regional Development Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island

    Involved with marketing services and finance for the last 20 years. She has an impressive background in finance, management, sales and marketing both in services and the wine industry.

    Sylvie is a member of the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (Member No. 1169) and a registered Land Sales Representative (Agency: RLA 249409).

    Passionate about eco energy efficient sustainable residential living and the lifestyle it can offer, she is also focused on providing good, friendly and professional customer service and building long term rapport with her

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  • Marc De Maaijer (Managing Director of Ziptrak)

    Marc De Maaijer

    Managing Director of Ziptrak

    https://www.ziptrak.com.au/

    After spending 14 years abroad in the tech industry, Marc returned to Australia in 2013 to take over the family business at Ziptrak.

    Marc helms the growing team at Ziptrak®, supporting the international network, with a focus on the growth for the distributors in the SEA region.

    Since his arrival, the Ziptrak team has grown from 10 to 40 employees. In line with Ziptrak’s growth overseas, Ziptrak® has sponsored and internationally broadcasted sporting event and the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere – The Tour Down Under – since 2019.

    Under his lead, Ziptrak achieved the development of new products, won awards, and entered the market in 16 countries.

    2017 – Ziptrak® wins the Impact awards: An industry-lead movement that showcases South Australian companies with global ambition.

    2021 - The company expanded from a 1200m2 factory to a 5000m2 custom-made facility at the heart of Tonsley Innovation District. This new site with top-of-the-line machinery for manufacturing and increased warehousing is a crucial component in improving stock availability and order to supply turnaround times, improving our ability to service our ever-growing Australian and Global Ziptrak® network.

    2023 – Ziptrak® distributes Australia-wide and internationally to over 700 retailers in 16 markets around the world.

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  • Wafaa Khalifi (SA Chapter President at French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

    Wafaa Khalifi

    SA Chapter President at French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    https://www.facci.com.au/

    After several years in consultancy and audit firms, Wafaa joined SUEZ Group in 2010, where she worked in various groups and subsidiaries. Most recently she held the position of Deputy CEO for SUEZ Morocco.

    Wafaa Joined Suez Team in Adelaide on Februyary’2023. She and the family are very excited to discover Adelaide and the Australian Culture. Wafaa is very committed to helping the community, having recently been Treasurer of Aquassistance Morocco and currently Board Director of the SUEZ Foundation. She was an active member of the French Commerce Chamber in Morocco.
    She enjoys running and cycling and in 2022, she was part of a desert raid, a triathlon, and a half-marathon.

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  • Hon. Justin Hanson MLC (Member for the legislative at Office of the Premier of South Australia)

    Hon. Justin Hanson MLC

    Member for the legislative at Office of the Premier of South Australia

Tickets

Patron Members
Member Price Complimentary
FACCI Members
Member Price A$20
General Admission
Standard Price A$40

Venue

Lochend House

Lochend Dr
Campbelltown, SA, Australia

If you have any questions please contact Florence Masters

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