SIEW Summit

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)
• H.E. Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Invited)

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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 strengthened regional cooperation for a resilient and interconnected energy grid.

Panel:

• H.E. Eddy Soeparno, People’s Consultative Assembly Vice Speaker, Republic of Indonesia
• Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
• Lim Wee Seng, Group Head of Sustainability, Energy, Renewables & Infrastructure, Project Finance and Strategic Advisory, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank
• Zhang Zhigang, Executive Chairman, State Grid Corporation of China (Invited)
• Wong Kim Yin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Sembcorp (Invited)

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Speaker:

Pablo Koziner, Chief Commercial & Operations Officer, GE Vernova

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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)
• Dominic Genetti, Senior Vice President, Carbon Capture and Storage, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions
• Ir Raymond Ky Poon, Director, the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, The HKSAR Government
• Tommy Joyce, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of International Affairs, US Department of Energy (Invited)

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

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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:

• 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
• Abdan Satria, Business Development and Investment, PT PLN
• Ong Teng Koon, CEO, SGEI
• Massimo Battaini, Chief Executive Officer, Prysmian (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:

• H.E. Dr Saleh Ali Hamed Al Kharabsheh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
• Mark McAllister, Chairman, UK OFGEM
• Thorbjörn Fors, Group Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Siemens Energy
• Fahad K. Al Dhubaib, Senior Vice President for Strategy & Market Analysis, Aramco
• Dr Sama Bilbao y León, Director General, World Nuclear Association (Invited)

Moderator:

• Adrian Scholtz, Global Head, Energy Deals, KPMG

• Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman, Schneider Electric

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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, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore GasCo
• Takao Tsukui, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Power
• Izumi Kai, CEO, JERA Asia
• Wu Junli, Executive Director, PetroChina International (Invited)

Moderator:

• Martin Houston, Senior Advisor, Moelis and Company

• Meng Zhenping, Chairman, China Southern Power Grid (Invited)

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

• Seonghoon Woo, CEO, Amogy
• Hideaki Iwasaki, Director General of Sectors Department 1, ADB
• Leong Wei Hung, CEO, Singapore LNG Corporation (Invited)

Moderator

• Lavan Thiru, Executive Director, Infrastructure Asia