· Asia’s energy mix and the varying pace of energy transition across the region
· Bottlenecks impacting the pace of APAC’s energy transition and the key imperatives to overcome these headwinds
· Key levers that the region should leverage to deliver scalable net zero outcomes across Asia
Miguel Fonseca, Chief Executive Officer, EDP Renewables APAC
· Identify pathways toward enhanced public-private collaboration to future proof against global and regional geopolitical risks
· Explore the interplay between revenue, resources, and renewables to inform your strategic investments into energy transition projects
· Manage competing priorities between energy transition goals, business expectations, and load growth demands
Izumi Kai, Chief Executive Officer, JERA Asia
Nitin Apte, Chief Executive Officer, Vena Group
Nizar Damree, Head of Business Development and Commercial, APAC Renewables, Equinor
Rohit Anand | Managing Director and Head of Asia Infrastructure and Climate Direct Investments, British International Investment
Kitty Bu, Vice President, Asia ex-India, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) (moderator)
· Navigate trade frictions to strengthen Asia’s clean energy supply chain and ensure energy security while driving towards net zero objectives
· Compare country-specific resource and energy competencies to identify regional collaborative opportunities and unlock economic efficiency
· Learn how companies are building resilience in processing, refining, and critical mineral supply chains to ensure they have the resources to deliver the energy transition
Colin Ho, Head of Renewable Energy Generation and Trading, Banpu NEXT
Jian Ming Cheang | Director, New Markets APAC & General Manager, Singapore, EDF power solutions
Mathieu Geze | Executive Director, Asia Pacific, HDF Energy
Arvin Lee | Partner, Wee Swee Teow LLP
Dinita Setyawati, Senior Energy Analyst, Asia, Ember
· A clear understanding of how renewable fuels can support energy security and emissions reductions across markets at different stages of development
· Actionable strategies for building effective, on-the-ground partnerships with local governments to align with national sustainability goals
· Insight into managing increasing trade protectionism, fossil fuel dependencies, and policy inconsistencies while still driving renewable energy progress
Steven Bartholomeusz | Head of Public and Regulatory Affairs, Asia Pacific, Neste
Asia’s data centre boom and the rise of AI are driving unprecedented electricity demand in Southeast Asia. As workloads shift to power-intensive AI inference, regional grids face mounting strain.
This session explores the operational transformation of data centres and the urgent need for resilient, sustainable energy infrastructure to support the region’s data future.
Luis Gonzalez | Chief Data & AI Officer, AboitizPower
· Evaluate how Asia’s AI and tech surge is reshaping energy demand—and position your power strategy to seize emerging opportunities
· Deep dive into data centers and learn how companies deliver reliable low carbon energy to power the age of intelligence
· Analyse data center load requirements and wholesale energy priorities to secure longer and mutually beneficial captive arrangements
Luis Gonzalez | Chief Data & AI Officer, AboitizPower
Zhijia Chong | Head of Energy Markets and Regulatory Affairs, APAC, Amazon Web Services
Kavickumar Muruganathan | ESG Policy & Planning Director, APAC, Microsoft
Simone Grasso | Chief Investment Officer, Vena Energy
Engage in focused and interactive rotating roundtable discussions across three 30-minute sessions. Choose from roundtable topics for each session and forge valuable connections while deconstructing shared pain points and mapping out solutions
Always on: Storage solutions as a pathway to 24/7 clean energy
· How to ensure optimized, effective, efficient and adaptive battery energy storage systems (BESS)?
· What battery solutions are most appropriate for meeting utility-scale grid balancing and reliability challenges?
· Will diversification towards hybrid renewable sources address supply reliability and consistency?
Discussion Facilitator/s:
Sandra Liz Hon | Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Annica Holdings Limited
Colin Ho | Head of Renewable Energy Generation and Trading, Banpu NEXT
No transition without transmission: Building the backbone of energy transition
· What are the key priorities for grid transformation to ensure the grid is ready for low-carbon and data-driven energy transitions?
· What role will micro-grids and mini grids play in more remote regions?
· How can transmission systems offset intermittency challenges of renewable installations?
Discussion Facilitator/s:
Aditya Lolla, Asia Programme Director, Ember
Joey Ocon | Principal Strategist – Energy Transition (Southeast Asia), Forum for the Future
Intelligent operations in the AI age
· Are the energy transition and AI revolution in conflict?
· How can AI deliver a positive impact on the bottom line and unlock new revenue streams in power generation?
· How are companies ensuring digital transformation, AI integration and low-carbon transition go hand-in-hand?
Discussion Facilitator/s:
Hadi Ganjineh, Vice Chairman, World Energy Council Vietnam
Simone Grasso, Chief Investment Officer, Vena Group
Examining the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in the energy mix
· What role could SMR’s play in filling in base load gaps of renewables?
· Are we ready? We review SMR technology maturity and ecosystem support across Asia
· How far are we from widespread commercial deployment of SMRs and what barriers are still in place?
Discussion Facilitator/s:
Luis Gonzalez, Chief Data & AI Officer, AboitizPower
David Cooper | Chief Executive Officer, AGP Data Centres
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Japan’s recent market setbacks – including high-profile project withdrawals by major players – highlight the risks of underestimating cost, supply chain, and regulatory pressures in renewable expansion.
This fireside chat distills lessons for Southeast Asia energy players: from designing adaptive procurement models to strengthening investor confidence ensuring energy transition projects remain viable in an era of volatility.
Yukari Yamashita | Managing Director, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan
Yuriy Humber | Presidentand Founder, Japan NRG (moderator)
· Capital raising options and how to retail long-term value for shareholders
· Address challenges of financing vis-à-vis shorter-term power purchase agreements
· Explore up-and-coming mechanisms aimed at accelerating energy transition
Daniel Wiedmer, Director of Private Sector Infrastructure Finance, Asian Development Bank
Kunal Mehta, Chief Executive Officer, August Energy
Erwin Avante | Chief Financial Officer, Energy Development Corporation
Antoinette Li | Investment Director, GenZero
Yuriy Humber | Presidentand Founder, Japan NRG (moderator)
· Explore Asia’s clean energy investment outlook amidst market volatility, regulatory changes, market saturation, and shifting priorities from sustainability to security
· Hear how investors are balancing investments in traditional energy, low-carbon power and climate-tech solutions while delivering returns
· From carbon capture to hydrogen, explore the investment case for investment in low carbon solutions across Asian markets
Sandra Liz Hon | Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Annica Holdings
Vinamra Srivastava, Chief Sustainability & Sustainable Investments Officer, CapitaLand Investment
Kelvin Wong, Managing Director / Global Head of Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure, DBS Bank
Lan Anh Nguyen | Venture Partner, Earth Venture Capital
Sudarshan Varadhan | Asia Energy Correspondent: Renewables, Power, Gas & Carbon, Reuters (moderator)
After a day of insight and innovation, join us for an exclusive post-event experience designed to elevate your networking and unwind in style. Every attendee is invited to our complimentary three-course dinner in the elegant William Pickering Ballroom.
Enjoy gourmet cuisine, curated drinks, and engaging conversation in a refined setting that brings together speakers, industry leaders, and executive attendees. This relaxed yet upscale evening is your chance to solidify connections made throughout the day and forge new ones in a more intimate atmosphere.
Make sure to keep your evening free — we’ll see you there!
