Close
0730 – 0930
0815 – 0915
Southeast Asia High-Level Roundtable: Advancing the ASEAN Power Grid
(By Invitation Only)
Opening Exhibition
The Opening of the Community Market at Level 1
0945 – 1000
Arrival of Invited Guests
1000 – 1005
Arrival of
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr)Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Premier of Sarawak
1005 – 1015
1015 – 1025
Welcome Address by
The Honourable Dato Haji Ibrahim Haji Baki
Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy & PETROS)
Chairman of Sarawak Energy
1025 – 1045
Speech by
The Honourable Dato Sri Haji Julaihi bin Haji Narawi
Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak
1050 – 1135
Keynote Address by
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Premier of Sarawak
1135 – 1200
Launch of SAREF 4.0
Presentation by Hydropower Sustainability Alliance (HSA)
1200 – 1315
Opening Panel Session: Partnership for Our Goals
This Opening Plenary sets the context for discussions on regional collaboration, energy security and sustainable development. It highlights the importance of partnerships between governments, industry and multilateral institutions in advancing Southeast Asia’s energy transition. Besides sharing perspectives on practical approaches to collaboration, this session also aims to identify challenges, enablers and opportunities to support the implementation of shared energy objectives across the region.
Erik Solheim
Board Member of the International Hydropower Association, President of the Belt and Road Green Development Initiative, The Sixth and former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
Sue-Ern Tan
Head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Regional Cooperation Centre Singapore
Datuk Haji Sharbini Suhaili
Group Chief Executive Officer for Sarawak Energy
1315 – 1415
Lunch
1330 – 1400
Lunch Talk- Youth Programme
1415 – 1515
Powering Sustainable Growth – A Just, Inclusive, and Equitable Energy Transition in Southeast Asia
Keynote Address
The Honourable Datuk Dr. Haji Hazland bin Haji Abang Hipni
Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak
Panellists:
Keiju Mitsuhashi
Energy Director for Southeast Asia and Pacific of
Asian Development Bank
Tri Mumpuni
Executive Director for People Centered Economic and Business Institute of Indonesia (IBEKA)
Dato’ Hamzah Hussin
Chief Executive Officer for
Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA)
Dasho Chhewang Rinzin
Managing Director for
Druk Green Power Corporation Limited, Bhutan
Moderated by:
Alain Kilajian
Deputy Executive Director for Hydropower Sustainability Standard
1520 – 1620
Accelerating Regional Energy Connectivity
Keynote Address by
Dato’ Ir. Ts. Abdul Razib Dawood
Executive Director of ASEAN Centre for Energy
Panellists:
Dato’ Haji Mad Zaidi bin Mohd Karli
Secretary-General for the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation
Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser bin Abdul Wahid
Chief Executive Officer for Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS)
Bapak Jisman Hutajulu
Director General for Electricity for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Indonesia
Moderated by:
Ritu Bandari
Sustainability Officer for Asia Pacific at ‘Economist Impact’
1630 – 1745
Sustainable Hydropower Development: Social Management and Benefit Sharing, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
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Presentation of the World Hydropower Outlook 2025
Dr. Dindo Campilan
Regional Director for Asia and Hub Director
Oceania International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Pablo Valverde
Deputy Chief Executive Officer for International Hydropower Association
Jonny Wong Kwei Ji
Vice President for Hydro, Sarawak Energy
Tommy T. Valdez
Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Head of Sustainability Group of
San Roque Power Corporation
Q&A (10 min): Questions from the audience.
Moderated by:
Amina Kadyrzhanova
Senior Sustainability Specialist for Hydropower Sustainability Alliance
Presentation (10 min)
Pablo Valverde
Deputy Chief Executive Officer for International Hydropower Association
Focus: Launch of the World Hydropower Outlook 2025 – overview of Southeast Asia.
1745 – 1830
Cocktail Networking Session
1900
Gala Dinner
0730 – 0900
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Parallel Session
Main Hall
Parallel Hall
0830 – 0900
Developing Workforces for the Energy Transition
0900 – 1000
Main Hall
The Role of Gas in ASEAN’s Energy Future: Primary Fuel and Transitional Bridge to Sustainability
Parallel Hall
Advancing Circular Economy in Energy Sector
1000 – 1100
Main Hall
Financing the Future: Unlocking The Commercial Pathways for Renewable Energy
Parallel Hall
1100 – 1200
Main Hall
Advancing Next Generation Energy: Innovation and Technology in Energy Transition
Parallel Hall
The Future of Energy in ASEAN: Towards Synchronised Regulatory Framework – Challenges and Opportunities
1200 – 1300
Main Hall
Position of Nuclear in Energy Sustainability
Parallel Hall
Driving Sustainable Cities & Communities – Pathway Towards Net Zero
1300 – 1400
Main Hall
Lunch
Parallel Hall
Lunch Talk – Redefining Excellence: How Inclusive Leadership is Reshaping Meritocracy Co-Exist in the Energy Sector
1400 – 1500
Energy Leaders Forum: Power Beyond Borders
As ASEAN advances toward a low-carbon energy future, regional collaboration, good governance and inclusive access are key to a successful transition. The ASEAN Power Grid highlights the urgent need for cross-border energy trade, but achieving this vision requires innovative financing, aligned policies and strong governance.
This session will gather top leaders to explore how ASEAN utilities can unlock ‘Power Beyond Borders’ through bold leadership, strategic investment and collective responsibility, ensuring clean, secure and affordable energy for all.
1515 – 1615
Closing Plenary
Presentation of ASEAN Youth Energy Awards
Wrap Up by Chairman for SAREF 4.0
The Right Honourable Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof
Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation
1700
Networking Cocktail Session
As of 24 July 2025 – the Organiser retains the right to modify any component of the conference format, agenda, or programme, as required.
| Day 0: Tuesday, 2 September 2025 | |
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| Speakers' Appreciation Dinner (Pre-Conference) |
| Day 1: Wednesday, 3 September 2025 | |
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| Southeast Asia CEOs Roundtable Discussion (Closed Door) | Aspirations and Journey |
| Opening Ceremony | |
| Opening Plenary: Partnership for Our Goals | |
| Session 1: Accelerating Regional Energy Connectivity | |
| Session 2: Southeast Asia Energy Transition | |
| Session 3: Sustainable Hydropower Development: Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Social Management and Benefit Sharing | |
| Day 1 Wrap Up | |
| SAREF 4.0 Conference Dinner at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) | |
| Lunch Talk: Powering the Future - Youth's Perspectives on Just and Inclusive Transitions | |
| Day 2: Thursday, 4 September 2025 | |
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| Parallel | Parallel |
| Session 4: Innovation and Technology Readiness: Balancing Affordability and Renewable Energy Development in Emerging Economics | Session 8: The Role of Gas in ASEAN’s Energy Future: Primary Fuel and Transitional Bridge to Sustainability |
| Session 5: Financing the Future: Unlocking The Commercial Pathways for Renewable Energy | Session 9: Advancing Circular Economy in Energy Sector |
| Session 6: Developing Workforces for the Energy Transition | Session 10: Strengthening the Legal Framework for ASEAN’s Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities |
| Session 7: Driving Sustainable Cities and Communities – Pathway Towards Net Zero | Session 11: Nature-Based Solutions: Integrating Clean Energy with Ecosystem Resilience in ASEAN |
| Session on Nuclear | |
| Future Dialogue with Southeast Asia Energy Leaders | |
| Closing Plenary | |
| Networking Cocktail Session | |
| Parallel: DEI Lunch Talk | |
| Day 1: Wednesday, 3 September 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Roundtable Discussion (Closed Door) | Youth in Energy: Aspirations and Journey |
| Opening Ceremony | |
| Opening Plenary: Partnership for Our Goals (Energy Leaders Forum) | |
| Session 1: Southeast Asia Energy Transition | |
| Session 2: Accelerating Regional Energy Connectivity | |
| Session 3: The Commercial Imperative in Energy Transition: Balancing Profitability and Sustainability | |
| Session 4: Sustainable Hydropower Development: Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Social Management and Benefit Sharing | |
| Day 1 Wrap Up | |
| SAREF 4.0 Conference Dinner at the Sheraton Hotel | |
| Parallel: Lunch Talk with Youth | |
| Day 2: Thursday, 4 September 2025 | |
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| Parallel | Parallel |
| Session 5: Innovation and Technology Readiness: Balancing Affordability and Renewable Energy Development in Emerging Economics | Session 9: The Role of Gas in ASEAN’s Energy Future: Primary Fuel and Transitional Bridge to Sustainability |
| Session 6: Advancing Circular Economy in Energy Sector: Maximising Sustainability and Resource Efficiency | Session 10: Green Hydrogen in ASEAN: Unlocking the Next Frontier in Clean Energy |
| Session 7: Building a Future-Ready Workforce for ASEAN’s Renewable Energy Transition | Session 11: Strengthening the Legal Framework for ASEAN’s Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities |
| Session 8: Driving Sustainable Cities & Communities – Pathway Towards Net Zero | Session 12: Renewable Energy and Nature-Based Solutions: Integrating Clean Energy with Ecosystem Resilience in ASEAN |
| Fireside Chat – Resolution from Closed Door Discussion – the Economist Impact Research Framework | |
| Closing Plenary/SAREF 4.0 Closing | |
| Networking Cocktail Session | |
| Parallel: Lunch Talk with Women | |
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