SIEW Summit

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

• YAB Datuk Amar 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

• 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:

• Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; and Kimberley region, Western Australia
• H.E. Sharon G. Garin, Secretary, Department of Energy, Republic of the Philippines
• Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Moderator:

• Jaime Ho, Editor, The Straits Times

• H.E. Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State of the Ministry of Power; Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Republic of India

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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:

• Lim Wee Seng, Group Head of Sustainability, Energy, Renewables & Infrastructure, Project Finance and Strategic Advisory, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank
• H.E. Eddy Soeparno, People’s Consultative Assembly Vice Speaker, Republic of Indonesia
• Lin Yang, Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
• Charles Koh, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Platform Founder, GoNetZero™, Sembcorp
• Elizabeth Urbanas, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Americas, U.S. Department of Energy (Invited)

Moderator:

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

Presented by:

Speaker:

• Nomi Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services, GE Vernova
• Yasser M Mufti, Executive Vice President, Products and Customers, Aramco

Moderator:

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• H.E. Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Republic of Indonesia (Invited)

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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:

• Dominic Genetti, Senior Vice President, Carbon Capture and Storage, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions
• Tadashi Maeda, Chairman of the Board, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
• Dr Sama Bilbao y León, Director General, World Nuclear Association
• 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, IEA Governing Board Chair, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Climate, Energy and Utilities, Denmark

• 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:

• Dr Kirsten Cutler, Senior Strategist for Nuclear Innovation, U.S. Department of State (Invited)
• William Goh, Global Head of Renewable Energy, RGE
• Xin Bao’an, Chairman, Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organisation (GEIDCO)
• Veronika Milewski, CEO, RTE International
• Detlev Waimann, SVP for the Transmission Business, Chief Commercial Officer of Transmission, Prysmian
• Ong Teng Koon, CEO, Singapore Energy Interconnections (SGEI)

Moderator:

• Lee Mcdonough, Director General, Net Zero, Nuclear and International, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), United Kingdom

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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:

• Thorbjörn Fors, Group Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Siemens Energy
• Mark McAllister, Chairman, UK OFGEM
• Azlan Ahmad, Chief Information Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
• Representative from Aramco
• Dr Sompop Pattanariyankool, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Kingdom of Thailand (Invited)
• Puan Mareena Binti Mahpudz, Deputy Secretary General (Energy) of the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) (Invited)

Moderator:

• Adrian Scholtz, Global Head, Energy Deals, KPMG

Presented by:

Raphaël Barreau, Chief Investment Officer, Masdar

This special dialogue will explore how we can meet rising global energy demand while advancing decarbonisation and strengthening system resilience. The discussion will highlight:

• How electrification, automation, and AI are driving transformative change;
• How organisations can embrace evolving regulatory landscapes and dynamic supply chains as opportunities;
• How digital ecosystems and data-driven insights can unlock new value for sustainable growth.

• 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, Head of Platform Business Division, JERA Co
• Leong Wei Hung, CEO, Singapore LNG Corporation

Moderator:

• Martin Houston, Chairman, Omega Oil and Gas

Li Qizhao, Vice President, China Huaneng Group (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

• 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