Strategic Summit
Featuring keynote addresses, industry panel discussions and case studies from global energy leaders shaping the future of energy
The Strategic Summit at Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition unites the most influential
leaders and decision-makers in the global energy sector to drive critical discussions that are
essential for advancing the energy transition.
Over the course of three days, delegates will delve into key topics such as energy demand,
security, sustainability, transformation, and the role of AI and digitalisation. Featuring
keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, and in-depth case studies, the Summit will
provide groundbreaking insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the energy
landscape. The agenda is designed to be directly relevant to current industry needs, offering
timely, actionable information that will have a transformative impact on those attending.
Delegates can anticipate discussions around balancing power demand with decarbonisation
efforts, leveraging international collaboration to foster innovation, and exploring the latest
solutions in energy efficiency and digitalisation. This event offers a comprehensive platform
for energy leaders to navigate complex challenges, form strategic partnerships, and seize
opportunities, all with the goal of ensuring a sustainable and resilient energy future.
Executive Committee shaping the agenda
Alejandro Barbajosa
Research Specialist
ADNOC
Genta Okamoto
GM, Corporate Strategy & Planning Unit, Corporate Strategy & Planning Division
INPEX CORPORATION
Hiren Mehta
CCO, (Green Hydrogen & Ammonia)
ACME Group
Hiroshi Nambo
Branch Representative – Japan
Global CCS Institute
Hitoshi Nishizawa
SVP, LNG Division
JERA Inc
Katsumi (Ken) Kuroda
Senior Advisor
Cheniere Marketing Ltd
Kohei Toyoda
Director General for Energy Transformation Strategy, Energy and Natural Resources Finance Group
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Lachlan Clancy
Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills
Masami Takenaka
Senior General Manager, Green Solution Project
Asahi Kasei
Max Takahashi
Director and Managing Executive Officer
Japan Marine Science Inc
Momoyo Yuki
Head of Research & Analysis, Overseas Carbon Neutral Business Dept. Overseas Business Division Ⅱ
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd
Mona Bhagat
CTO & Co-founder
Elemental Energies
Nobuo Tanaka
Executive Director Emeritus
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Shigeru Muraki
President
Clean Fuel Ammonia Association
Shinya Naka
SVP, General Manager, Environmental Energy Group CEO Office
Mitsubishi Corporation
Tetsuro (Ted) Toyoda
Consultant - LNG Trading
Varun Gujral
CEO Asia Pacific
ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS)
Yumiko Yao
Executive Officer, Senior General Manager of LNG Business Dept. Energy Trading Company, (Joint Role) President of TOKYO LNG TANKER CO., LTD
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd
Yuriy Humber
Founder
Japan NRG
Early confirmed speakers include
Akira Shigeta
Representative Director/President
thyssenkrupp nucera Japan Ltd.
Anatol Feygin
EVP and CCO
Cheniere Energy Inc.
Bruno Gaussorgues
Group Country Head
Societe Generale
Cindy Lim
CEO, Infrastructure Division
Keppel
Denise Mannix
President
LINE (Lean In Network Energy)
Dr. Venera N. Anderson
Strategy Advisor and Author | Sustainability and Climate
The Harvard Business Review Advisory Council
Dr. Hamed Soroush
CEO
TEVERRA
Dr. Nanda Kumar Janardhanan
Deputy Director (Climate and Energy) & South Asia Regional Coordinator
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Edoardo Prina
CEO Asia Pacific Onshore
Siemens Gamesa
Francois Dao
VP, Middle East and Africa
EDF Renewables
Gavin Abba
CEO
Peak Energy
Gen Kunihiro
Division COO, LNG Asia-Pacific Div. Environmental Energy Group
Mitsubishi Corporation
Genevieve Solomon
VP Portfolio Governance & Analysis
Woodside Energy
Jens Orfelt
EVP & President, APAC (Offshore Development)
RWE Renewables
Jerome Malka
Member of the Executive Committee
ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales
Jooho Whang
President & CEO
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP)
Jose Antonio Millan Ruano
President & CEO
Nozomi Energy
Kelvin Wong
Managing Director (Energy Renewables Infrastructure)
DBS
Koji Ota
President & CEO
Chiyoda Corporation
Lars Schaumann
Country Managing Director
Vopak
Luis Gonzalez
Chief AI and Data Officer
AboitizPower
Masahiro (Max) Takahashi
Director and Managing Executive Officer
Japan Marine Science Inc.
Masanori Imai
Chairman & Representative Director
TODA Corporation
Michele Azalbert
Chief Hydrogen Officer
Gentari
Nobuo Tanaka
Executive Director Emeritus
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Nora'in Md Salleh
CEO
PETRONAS CCS Solutions
Satoshi Kanamori
Managing Executive Officer
K Line
Shigeru (Sam) Muraki
President
Clean Fuel Ammonia Association
Steve Hill
EVP - Gas & LNG
Mercuria
Yuki Ghantous
Japan Country President
BHP
This event is a very good platform to gather information on what’s really happening in the region, what are the needs for the next year for people in the industry to act, but also it’s a great networking event because lots of discussion are taking place behind the scenes.
Magdalena Osumi
Clean Energy Researcher, Japan NRG
Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition is unique in the fact that it’s not only about new energy transitions, where it’s going to be the business of the future in ten years, but it’s very practical as well. I like the balance.
Kenji Terada
Commercial Director, Energy Transition Business Development, Large Industries & Hydrogen Energy Division, Air Liquide
The Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition is a great opportunity to meet with a number of companies covering the whole spectrum of energy issues and topics from gas to power. It’s an opportunity to get lots of very interesting insights from the various panels and conferences, so really a lot to learn at the Japan Energy Summit.
Jérôme Malka
Member of the Executive Committee, ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS)
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