Singapore, 12 April 2024 - Unveiled today at the SIEWConnects@Siemens Energy networking event, the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2024 theme “A Connected and Sustainable Energy World" reflects the urgency to modernise power grids, enhance regional interconnectivity, enable greater cross-border power trade, and expand green financing and carbon markets. International collaboration, joint investment, and R&D into low-carbon technologies like hydrogen and geothermal energy are pivotal for an effective and equitable energy transition.
2. Into its 17th edition, SIEW 2024 will return from 21 – 25 October to convene key discussions for achieving sustainability and security in the energy sector. Discussions will include growth opportunities in clean energy technologies and the vital roles of low-carbon technologies, transition finance, and energy market innovation that can pave the way towards a decarbonised energy future. SIEW 2024 will commence with the SIEW Summit comprising the SIEW Opening Keynote Address, Leaders Dialogue, and Singapore Energy Summit, which will feature energy ministers, industry captains and leaders of international organisations.
3. "Strengthening regional connections, enabling seamless cross-border power trade, and expanding green financing, are essential for accelerating the energy transition. Deepening global cooperation through joint investments in low-carbon technologies and research will drive innovation and help us achieve a Connected and Sustainable Energy World.” said Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive of EMA.
Highlights at SIEW 2024
4. For the first time, Singapore and the International Energy Agency (IEA) will jointly organise the inaugural Singapore-IEA Ministerial Forum to discuss the opportunities and challenges with regards to decarbonisation in Southeast Asia and beyond. The 4th Singapore-International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Forum, themed Energy Transition: Towards Tripling of Renewables by 2030, will focus on unlocking and scaling pathways in our road to 2030.
5. In conjunction with SIEW 2024, SP Group will host the 25th edition of the Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and Western Pacific (AESIEAP) CEO Conference from 21 to 23 October 2024 to discuss the theme of “Empowering the Energy Transition”. Held biennially, the AESIEAP CEO Conference is a by-invitation meeting to engage the industry’s top executives from over 60 member companies.
6. Returning partner events include Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES), Asian Downstream Summit (ADS), Asia LNG Market Conference and Future of the Grid. To better address key energy topics that can accelerate the net zero energy transition, ACES will feature the Asia Carbon Summit focusing discussions on carbon markets and decarbonisation efforts in Asia, S&P Global will organise Commodity Insights’ Future Energy Masterclasses on Hydrogen, Power & Renewables, Cleaner Energy and Carbon Markets, while the ADS will feature an Ammonia and Carbon Capture Asia conference.
7. Delegates can register their interest to attend the event via the SIEW website (www.siew.gov.sg). More updates will be shared when registration opens in July.
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The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is an official trademarked event by the Energy Market Authority (EMA). It is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to discuss and share best practices and solutions within the global energy space. The 17th edition of SIEW will be held from the 21–25 October 2024 in Singapore.
The SIEW logo is now an officially registered trademark, a symbol of credibility and prestige as the world's leading energy event. As the event cross this special milestone, SIEW will continue to provide a platform to engage energy thought leaders from both the public and private sector in one week, one location.
About the Energy Market Authority
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry. Our main goals are to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Through our work, EMA seeks to forge a progressive energy landscape for sustained growth. Please visit www.ema.gov.sg for more information.
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About Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and Western Pacific (AESIEAP)
Founded in 1975, the Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and Western Pacific (AESIEAP) is the largest international non-governmental organisation in the power industry within the East Asia and Western Pacific region. At present, the members of AESIEAP comprises of more than 62 organizations from 18 countries and regions. The mission of the AESIEAP is to build an international communication platform for the power industry in Asia Pacific to accelerate collaborations between members, share expertise, conduct meaningful dialogues and forge partnerships to facilitate the energy transition.
Today, the AESIEAP flagship events have become the largest and most influential ones in the power industry in Asia Pacific. Among them, the two most important events - AESIEAP CEO Conference and Conference of the Electricity Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) - are held biennially.
Singapore will be host nation to the 25th iteration of the AESIEAP CEO Conference in 2024 and CEPSI in 2025, with SP Group as the organising committee.
Themed "Empowering the Energy Transition", SP Group is committed to honouring the legacy of this esteemed association in creating a meaningful meeting of minds to drive conversations and actions towards a net-zero energy future.
Please visit https://aesieap.com/ for more information.