SIEW Summit

• Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Minister in Charge of Energy, Science & Technology, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore

• YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Malaysia (Invited)

• H.E. Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Republic of Indonesia

The Honourable Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (Invited)

• Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, IEA

Moderator:

• Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

This strategic dialogue examines approaches to build secure, resilient, and people-centered energy systems through enhanced regional integration and cross-border power trade. The discussion addresses system resilience against supply chain challenges and climate adaptation, while exploring innovative financing mechanisms and public-private partnerships. The dialogue will also focus on strengthening pathways for regional energy cooperation.

Panel:

• H.E. Sharon Garin, Secretary of Energy, Republic of the Philippines (Invited)
• Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson BA MLA, Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE; Pilbara, Western Australia. (Invited)
• H.E. Auttapol Rerkpiboon, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Thailand (Invited)
• Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Moderator:

• Jaime Ho, Editor, The Straits Times

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This panel set the stage for a discussion on Asia’s Energy Future by addressing the challenges facing the region's energy sector. With Asia’s continued rapid economic growth and increasing energy demands, the need for a sustainable and secure energy system is critical. The discussion will focus on how technological innovation, strategic investment, effective policies, and energy transformation can advance the energy transition and strengthen regional cooperation for a resilient and interconnected energy grid.

Panel:

• H.E. Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State of the Ministry of Power; Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Republic of India (Invited)
• H.E. Eddy Soeparno, People’s Consultative Assembly Vice Speaker, Republic of Indonesia
• Elizabeth Urbanas, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Americas, U.S. Department of Energy (Invited)
• Lin Yang, Deputy Executive Undersecretary, ESCAP
• Koh Chiap Khiong, President & CEO, Gas and Related Services, Sembcorp Industries (Invited)
• Lim Wee Seng, Group Head of Sustainability, Energy, Renewables & Infrastructure, Project Finance and Strategic Advisory, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank

Moderator:

• Gurbuz Gonul, Director, Country Engagement & Partnerships, IRENA

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Speaker:

Pablo Koziner, Chief Commercial & Operations Officer, GE Vernova

Moderator:

Rachel Kelly, Climate Editor, The National News

• H.E. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency

Presented by:

What will power tomorrow's energy world? This discussion will cover future-ready energy solutions—from advances in storage to next-generation of energy technologies, including hydrogen, carbon capture, nuclear, geothermal, and biomethane, and what else could further support their development and deployment.

Panel:

• Tadashi Maeda, Chairman of the Board, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
• Dr Sama Bilbao y León, Director General, World Nuclear Association
• Dominic Genetti, Senior Vice President, Carbon Capture and Storage, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions
• Helle Kristoffersen, President Asia, Member of Executive Committee, TotalEnergies
• Yaoyu Zhang, Assistant CEO and Global Head of LNG Trading and New Energies, PetroChina International

Moderator:

• Dr Anders Hoffmann, Governing Board Chairman, IEA

• The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, Sarawak Government

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The energy systems of tomorrow will be built on connection—across grids, across technologies, and across markets. Grid interconnectivity is becoming a foundation for improved reliability, resource optimisation, and long-term system resilience. This panel explores how advanced technologies and cross-border collaboration can unlock new efficiencies and enable power systems to meet growing and shifting demands. Through shared infrastructure and digital innovation, interconnected grids offer a pathway to more stable, adaptable, and future-ready energy systems.

Panel:

• Ann K. Ganzer, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State (Invited)
• Xin Bao’an, Chairman, Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organisation (GEIDCO)
• Veronika Milewski, CEO, RTE International
• William Goh, Global Head of Renewable Energy, RGE
• Ong Teng Koon, CEO, SGEI
• Detlev Waimann, SVP for the Transmission Business, Chief Commercial Officer of Transmission, Prysmian

Moderator:

• Clare McLaughlin, Australia’s Governor to the International Energy Agency, and Head of Division, Energy Performance Division, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia (Invited)

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What technologies will define the next generation of secured energy systems? This discussion will explore the transformative potential of digital innovation in enhancing energy security, from advanced monitoring systems to smart infrastructure solutions. The panel will also examine how technological breakthroughs are creating more resilient and reliable energy networks, while exploring promising developments that will shape the future of secure energy systems.

Panel:

• Mark McAllister, Chairman, UK OFGEM
• Thorbjörn Fors, Group Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Siemens Energy
• IR. Mahathir nor Bin Ismail, Chief Distribution Network Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Malaysia (TNB)
• H.E. Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, United Arab Emirates (Invited)

Moderator:

• Adrian Scholtz, Global Head, Energy Deals, KPMG

Presented by:

Raphaël Barreau, Chief Investment Officer, Masdar

• Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman, Schneider Electric

Moderator:

• Prof Lee Poh Seng, Executive Director, Energy Studies Institute

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This panel discussion will examine the delicate balance between reliability and sustainability in the energy transition, focusing on the role of natural gas as a transition fuel.  As we scale up other energy sources, natural gas plays a crucial role in maintaining grid stability and energy security. The panel will also explore how to optimise natural gas integration to support the growth of renewables while ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply. 

Panel:

• Judy Chang, Commissioner, US FERC
• Alan Heng, CEO, Singapore GasCo
• Takao Tsukui, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Power
• Izumi Kai, CEO, JERA Asia
• Leong Wei Hung, CEO, Singapore LNG Corporation

Moderator:

• Martin Houston, Chairman, Omega Oil and Gas

From renewables and advanced grids to hydrogen hubs and carbon capture, financing is key to advancing decarbonisation. The discussion will examine how we can accelerate infrastructure development while ensuring a just and inclusive transition, focusing on attracting diverse sources of capital, investments, and creating a sustainable financial ecosystem for decarbonisation.

Panel

• Ir Raymond Ky Poon, Director, the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, The HKSAR Government
• Hideaki Iwasaki, Director General of Sectors Department 1, ADB
• Seonghoon Woo, CEO, Amogy
• Patrick Hill, President of Global Operations, Jacobs
• Jeanne Soh, Managing Director and Head of Structured Finance Asia, SMBC

Moderator

• Lavan Thiru, Executive Director, Infrastructure Asia