SIEW Summit Day 1

Connecting Energy Systems, Powering Tomorrow

Organiser	Energy Market Authority
Date	26 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 16:00 hrs
Venue	Level 5, Sands Grand Ballroom

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
08:00 hrs	Start of Registration and Breakfast
08:30 – 08:55 hrs Presented by:	SIEW VIP Meet and Greet
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 – 09:35 hrs	Special Distinguished Address His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, King of Bhutan (Invited)
09:35 – 09:55 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) H.E. Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy and Vice-Chair of the National Energy Dominance Council, United States of America (Invited)
09:55 – 10:00 hrs	Scene Setting Presentation Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA) (Invited)
10:00 – 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) (Invited)
10:20 – 10:35 hrs	SIEW Ministerial Dialogue H.E. Malaithong Kommasith, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Lao People's Democratic Republic Francesco La Camera, Director General, International Renewable Energy Agency Moderator: Roland Lim, Presenter CNA H.E. Eng. Salim Bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Vice Chairman of the Board of the Oman Investment Authority (invited) H.E. Sonam Tashi, Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, Bhutan (Invited) H.E. Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Republic of Indonesia (Invited) H.E. Shri Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Republic of India (Invited) The Honourable Sharon Garin, Secretary, Department of Energy, Republic of the Philippines (Invited)
10:35 – 10:40 hrs	Keynote Zhang Wenfeng, President, State Grid Corporation of China (Invited)
10:40 – 11:15 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. Keynote: Zhang Wenfeng, President, State Grid Corporation of China (Invited) Panellists: 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 YM Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Chairman, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Invited) Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz, CEO, Petronas (Invited) Loh Chin Hua, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Keppel (Invited) Pandu Patria Sjahir, Chief Investment Officer, Danantara Indonesia (Invited) Moderator: Jaime Ho, Editor, The Straits Times (Invited)
11:15 – 11:30 hrs Presented by:	Fireside Chat Speaker Eric Gray, Chief Executive Officer, Power, GE Vernova
11:30 – 11:40 hrs	Keynote H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General, ASEAN Li Rui, Vice President, China Southern Power Grid
11:40 – 13:00 hrs	Lunch
13:00 – 13:05 hrs	Video 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
13:05 – 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. Keynote H.E. Eng. Salim Bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Vice Chairman of the Board of the Oman Investment Authority (Invited) Panellists: 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 Moderator: Landon Derentz, Atlantic Council Vice President for Energy and Infrastructure, Morningstar Chair for Global Energy Security, Senior Director of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center
13:50 – 14:40 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. Keynote The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, Malaysia (Invited) Panellists: H.E. Jean Barroca, Deputy Minister for Environment and Energy, Portugal 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 Clare Savage, Chair, Australian Energy Regulator Joseph Law, Managing Director, CLP Group Datuk Ir. Ts. Shamsul Bin Ahmad, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Invited)
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: 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 Officer, Baker Hughes Moderator: Dr. Ali Izadi Najafabadi, Managing Director, Global Transition Analysis, BNEF
15:20 – 16:00 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: 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 Dr. Wempi Saputra, Vice President, ADB (Invited) Erik Westergaard, Deputy Chair, Electricity Authority (New Zealand) (Invited) Moderator: Peter Govindasamy, Executive Director, Energy Studies Institute (ESI)
16:00 – 16:30 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, Organisation and Head of Asia, Cheniere Energy Namita Shah, President, Asia and President, OneTech, TotalEnergies (Invited) Rayendra Sidik, Vice President Finance and Commercialisation, SKK Migas (Invited) Yaoyu Zhang Assistant CEO and Global Head of LNG Trading & New Energies, PetroChina International (Invited) Moderator: Martin Houston, Chairman, Omega Oil and Gas