SIEW Summit Day 1

Connecting Energy Systems, Powering Tomorrow

Organiser	Energy Market Authority
Date	26 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 16:40 hrs
Venue	Level 5, Sands Grand Ballroom, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

Qualified for 7 PDUs by Professional Engineers Board (PEB)

The urgency to build the power systems of tomorrow is accelerating globally. As demand surges, driven by AI, data centres, electric vehicles and cooling needs, our success depends on connecting energy systems: creating more resilient regional grids, integrating diverse sources and next generation technologies like advanced nuclear, hydrogen, biomethane, geothermal, and carbon capture utilisation and storage, and forging stronger cross-border collaboration.

To translate these connections into real impact, we need robust policies, innovative finance, and international partnership. The ultimate goal is to power a secured future – achieving energy resilience, sustainability and inclusive development for generations to come.

How can public and private leaders collaborate to bridge ambition with action? SIEW 2026 convenes global stakeholders to strengthen alliance, share forward looking insights and advance the innovative solutions that will power our shared future.

Time (GMT +8)	Programme
09:00 – 09:05 hrs	Welcome Remarks Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority
09:05 – 09:25 hrs	Singapore Energy Lecture H.E. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, Singapore
09:25 – 09:45 hrs	Ministerial Keynote Address YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Malaysia H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Invited)
09:45 – 09:55 hrs	Announcements and MOU
09:55 – 10:05 hrs	Scene Setting Presentation Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA)
10:05 – 10:20 hrs	SIEW Opening Keynote Address Bernard Fontana, Chief Executive Officer, EDF H.E. Rafael Mariano Grossi Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
10:20 – 10.40 hrs	SIEW Ministerial Dialogue The Honourable Sharon S. Garin, Secretary, Department of Energy, Republic of the Philippines H.E. Sonam Tashi, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan Francesco La Camera, Director General, International Renewable Energy Agency Moderator: Roland Lim, Presenter CNA
10:40 – 10:45 hrs	Keynote Shao Guoyong, Board Director, State Grid Corporation of China
10:45 – 11:20 hrs Presented by:	Session 1: Connecting the Energy Systems of Tomorrow As Asia’s energy demand rises and power systems become more complex, connectivity and resilience are increasingly critical. This panel will bring together senior policymakers and industry leaders to discuss cross border coordination, grid integration and system connectivity, and how governments and stakeholders can work together to support a secure, sustainable and future ready energy landscape across Asia. Speakers Lim Wee Seng, Group Head of Energy, Renewables & Infrastructure, Project Finance, Strategic Advisory and Sustainability, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank Tadashi Maeda, Chairman of the Board, Japan Bank for International Cooperation Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz, President & Group Chief Executive Officer, PETRONAS Wong Kim Yin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Sembcorp Industries Ltd Moderator: Gurbuz Gonul, Director, Country Engagement & Partnerships, IRENA
11:20 – 11:35 hrs Presented by:	Fireside Chat As global electricity demand accelerates, energy systems must balance supply growth with security, reliability, and affordability. This session examines how different markets and industry leaders are adapting to shifting demand, building resilient grids, and integrating a diverse generation mix of renewables, gas, hydro, and nuclear. Speakers will explore the critical need for firm and flexible capacity to complement variable energy sources, as well as the technological frontiers reshaping the sector, from Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced gas generation to efficiency gains and scaling emerging solutions to commercial viability. Speaker Eric Gray, Chief Executive Officer, Power, GE Vernova Moderator: Roland Lim, Presenter CNA
11:35 – 11:50 hrs	Keynote H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General, ASEAN Zhong Guodong, President, China Huaneng Group Li Rui, Vice President, China Southern Power Grid
11:50 – 13:00 hrs	Lunch
13:00 – 13:10 hrs	Keynote H.E. Eng. Salim Bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Oman
13:10 – 13:50 hrs Presented by:	Session 2: Energy Security and the Future of Gas The evolving geopolitical landscape has impacted the supply of natural gas and liquefied natural gas worldwide. This panel will examine the future role of natural gas in relation with global energy security and resilience. This panel will also explore the opportunities ahead for gas, including LNG, biomethane, and hydrogen-ready fuels to support energy transition. Speakers Thorbjörn Fors, Group Senior Vice President and President Asia Pacific, Siemens Energy Leong Wei Hung, CEO, SLNG Anna Collyer, Chair, Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Judy Chang, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (US FERC) Carlos Alves, Vice President of the ANP for Legal, Commercial, and Downstream Affairs Board Member of Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo, I.P. Moderator: Kenneth Foo, Global Director, Gas and LNG Price Reporting, S&P Global Energy
13:50 – 13:55 hrs	Keynote H.E. Malaithong Kommasith, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Lao People's Democratic Republic
13:55 – 14:35 hrs Presented by:	Session 3: The Grid of Tomorrow The future grid will be more interconnected, intelligent, and flexible, enabling seamless integration of diverse energy sources and cross-border power flows. This is key to strengthening energy security and supporting a more resilient and low-carbon system. This panel will explore how next-generation grid technologies and digitalisation are enabling greater interconnectivity and system coordination. It will also discuss the role of regional integration and infrastructure development in building a more connected and future-ready power system. Panellists: N Venu, MD and CEO, India and APAC Region, Member of Global Executive Team, Hitachi Energy MD, Hitachi India Alessandro Panico, Chief Commercial Officer for Transmission, Prysmian Dato’ Sri Ir. Ts. Shamsul Bin Ahmad, President/Chief Executive Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Clare Savage, Chair, Australian Energy Regulator Joseph Law, Managing Director, CLP Power Hong Kong Moderator: Robert Thormeyer, Director, State, International, & Tribal Affairs Division, United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Industry
14:35 – 14:40 hrs	Keynote H.E. Sonam Tashi, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan
14:40 – 15:20 hrs Presented by:	Session 4: Technology for Resilient Energy Systems Across ASEAN and the Asia Pacific, the demand for clean, reliable energy is accelerating, driven by AI, data centres, and growing cooling needs, creating a powerful opportunity to reimagine and modernise our energy systems and infrastructure. This panel will explore how advanced technologies, from AI and digital grids to advanced nuclear, hydrogen, and carbon capture, are reshaping regional energy networks, and creating opportunities for innovative collaboration. The panel will also discuss the cooperation required to facilitate the deployment of overland and submarine cross border interconnections. Panellists: Edward Zhao, Global Senior Vice President, Univers Dr Sama Bilbao y León, Director General, World Nuclear Association Emmanuelle Wargon, Chair, French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) Stephanie McGregor, Chief Executive Officer, Marinus Link Allyson Anderson Book, Chief Sustainability, Government Affairs & Public Policy Officer, Baker Hughes Theodore J. Garrish, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy Moderator: Dr. Ali Izadi Najafabadi, Managing Director, Global Transition Analysis, BNEF
15:20 – 15:25 hrs	Keynote: Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State of the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India
15:25 – 15:30 hrs	Special Message by: The Rt Hon Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
15:30 – 16:10 hrs	Session 5: Financing Tomorrow's Energy World The connected energy systems of tomorrow demand more than ambition – They require innovative financing and strong public-private collaboration at scale. Mobilising capital for energy infrastructure remains one of the most critical enablers for global energy transition. This panel will explore how innovative financing approaches, risk mitigation tools, and sustainable finance frameworks can unlock investment and translate ambition into action. Panellists: H.E. Dr Majid Al-Qwaiz, Deputy Minister of Development and Project Management, Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia Aleshia Duncan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation in the Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy Kim-See Lim, Chief Investment Officer, Public Sector (Region 1) & Financial Institutions and Funds (Global) Clients, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jeanne Soh, Managing Director, Head, Structured Finance, Asia, SMBC James O'Reilly, Chief Executive Officer, Greenlink Interconnector Marc Lo, Chief Financial Officer, SP Group Moderator: Peter Govindasamy (Adjunct Prof.), Executive Director, Energy Studies Institute, NUS Director General, Ministry of Energy, Trade, and Industry, Singapore
16:10 – 16:40 hrs Presented by	Special Session: Gas as the Bridge Between Supply and a Resilient Grid Grids are becoming more dynamic and interconnected, and gas continues to play a vital role in keeping power systems stable, responsive and reliable. As electricity demand grows and power systems integrate greater shares of renewable energy, the relationship between LNG suppliers and the utilities that transform that supply into electricity is becoming increasingly important, from how supply is secured and delivered, to how it supports the flexibility and reliability needed to keep the grid resilient. This session will explore how the connection between LNG supply, power generation and grid operations is evolving, and how closer collaboration across the gas to power value chain can strengthen system resilience, enable greater flexibility, and support growing electricity demand while advancing the energy transition Panellists: Yingying Zhou, Vice President, Head of Asia, Cheniere Energy Namita Shah, President, Asia and President, OneTech, TotalEnergies Rayendra Sidik, Vice President of Commercial, SKK Migas Moderator: Martin Houston, Chairman, Omega Oil and Gas
18:00 hrs	SIEW Summit Reception at National Gallery Singapore