The summit’s extensive programme unites the brightest minds across industries and governments, bringing together key sectors such as natural gas, hydrogen, ammonia, renewables, and emerging digital technologies. Through leadership panels, expert discussions, and collaborative dialogue, the event is essential for those looking to align their business strategies with the future of energy, ensuring sustainable growth, energy security, and decarbonisation.
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"sessionDescription": "<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210683523 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Inter-government commitments, such as the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), highlight the critical role collaboration will play in the development of new supply chains and a broader economy for commodities including hydrogen, ammonia and low carbon LNG, and technologies such as CCUS. From financing to technology, policy to regulation, partnerships are driving progress in energy, helping developing nations to transition and grow, and mature markets to decarbonise and innovate. This commitment to forward-thinking strategies will not only facilitate a smoother transition to a low-carbon economy, but also foster resilience and innovation, ultimately driving sustainable growth for future generations.</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210683523 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> </span> </p>\n<p><strong>Attendee Insights:</strong></p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68171664 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Explore how new collaborative policies and initiatives are shaping Japan and Asia’s energy transition pathways, and what impact new NDCs, initiatives agreed at COP29, and emerging global trends are likely to have on international energy security, energy trading maps and supply chains, sustainability, and economic growth.</span> </p>",
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"sessionDescription": "<p>Balancing surging demand for power with the urgent need for decarbonisation is both a challenge and an opportunity to drive investment and economic growth while advancing sustainability goals. As population growth and electrification of key sectors propel energy consumption, investments in diverse energy sources, including renewables and nuclear power, and technologies like energy storage and smart grids are required. This transition can catalyse job creation, stimulate technological advancement and enhance energy security. By engaging communities and implementing equitable policies, widespread support and participation in this transformative journey can be fostered. Moreover, global collaboration and proactive technology transfer will amplify efforts, ensuring all nations can contribute to and benefit from a greener future.</p>\n<p><strong>Attendee Insights:</strong></p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169248614 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Understand how energy leaders can effectively balance surging power demand with the need for decarbonisation while ensuring economic growth and job creation. Learn what partnerships are essential to drive innovation in the energy sector, and how regulatory bodies can adapt to support rapid technological advancements in the energy sector.</span> </p>",
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"sessionDescription": "<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125068120 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">As the world seeks cleaner energy alternatives, Japan has committed to pioneering the emerging global value chain for ammonia, with JERA aiming to handle 7 million tons every year by 2035, primarily for use in thermal power generation and shipping. This gradual increase in the proportion of ammonia within the energy mix will position Japan as a market leader, whilst stimulating economic growth and job creation. By working with international partners to build distribution and storage infrastructure for higher volumes, Japan can promote the global adoption of ammonia, establish a robust international supply chain and drive reduction in CO2 emissions. </span> </p>\n<p><strong>Attendee Insights:</strong></p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41279069 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Learn which new policies and frameworks, from handling to safety protocols and certification and labelling, are required to transform the ammonia value chain and drive transparency. as well as understand the latest advances being made in co-firing, turbine, distribution and storage technologies.</span> </p>",
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"sessionDescription": "<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170018398 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">$275 trillion in cumulative spending on low-emissions assets will be required to reach net zero by 2050. Scaling climate technologies, integrating new techniques and fuels and setting up new supply chains all impact profitability and competitiveness, making the transition more challenging. Cross-border collaborations play a critical role by sharing advanced technologies and innovations, supporting joint investments in new projects, and helping to align policies and standards to optimise supply chains. Measures such as offsetting, carbon removals and credits increase costs, leading some to offshore emissions to remain competitive. How can policies and regulations be aligned to harmonise local, national, and cross-border priorities, and encourage domestic investment? What technologies should be prioritised to improve energy efficiency and ensure rapid, cost-effective decarbonisation? What lessons can be learnt from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – are customers ready to pay?</span> </p>\n<p><strong>Attendee Insights:</strong></p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178727486 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Gain an understanding of how new processes, technologies, and policies can help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors whilst creating value.</span> </p>",
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"sessionDescription": "<p>Asia is experiencing a significant shift towards renewable energy, driven by its diverse climates and abundant natural resources. The region's energy demand is rapidly increasing, with Southeast Asia alone accounting for 25% of the global energy demand growth projected by 2035. Effective collaboration will be key to maximising the benefit of new supply, helping to establish new policy frameworks, investment strategies, and technologies. What are the most promising renewable energy sources in Asia, and how can they be effectively harnessed? How can countries balance economic growth with environmental sustainability in their pursuit of renewable energy? What are the major technological advancements driving the renewable energy sector, and how can they be implemented at scale?</p>\n<p><strong>Attendee Insights:</strong></p>\n<p>Gain an understanding of how Asia’s shift towards renewable energy will require effective collaboration to develop policy frameworks, investment strategies, and technologies to harness renewable sources while balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability.</p>",
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"sessionDescription": "<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255318704 BCX8\">Japan’s transition will require new technology, business models and financing tools to achieve the government’s ambitious net zero targets. From renewable energy and offshore floating wind to green hydrogen and ammonia, Japan has committed to developing a range of technologies and fuels to support decarbonisation goals. Its multinational businesses are increasingly applying their engineering expertise to critical sectors such as metals and mining, batteries, carbon capture and waste-to-energy infrastructure. Scaling low-carbon technologies rapidly will require an equally innovative approach to investment, including government incentives and blended finance. What new clean technologies hold the most promise, and can be scaled, commercialised and deployed quickly? How do US and EU regulatory approaches differ, and what lessons can be learnt in Asia? How are business models changing to accept more risk on new projects?</span> </p>\n<p><strong>Attendee Insights:</strong></p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191591237 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Gain insights into how Japan is driving public-private collaboration to rapidly scale, commercialise and deploy clean technologies, and what lessons can be learned from around the world.</span> </p>",
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"sessionDescription": "<p>Cross-border electricity trade improves market efficiency, benefiting consumers, and supporting sustainable development. In the ASEAN region, deeper integration of power markets will help accelerate new projects by sharing expertise, increase affordability with competitive pricing, and harmonise regulatory frameworks to foster new collaboration. Closer digital integration of energy markets also provides commercial advantages, including improved efficiency, cost savings, demand-side flexibility, and new revenue streams. How can Southeast Asian countries better harmonise policies and regulations to harmonise cross-border power trading? What digital innovations will unlock most value, and how can Japan’s technological leadership facilitate this? How can legacy infrastructure be transformed to help transition to a modern power market?</p>\n<p><strong>Attendee Insights:</strong></p>\n<p>Understand how an effective, and integrated, regional power market will provide affordable and robust energy supply, whilst driving innovation and societal benefits.</p>",
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"sessionDescription": "<p>Despite making up 39% of the global labour force, women only account for 16% of the traditional energy sector, according to the IEA. As the global energy industry embraces new ideas, technologies, and fuels, increasing diversity and representation in the workforce is essential to fully realising their benefits. This creates an obvious opportunity loss for both women and the sector. This creates an obvious opportunity loss for both women and the sector.</p>\n<p>Greater representation through the diversity engendered by varied perspectives and experiences is crucial for fostering the necessary innovation required by the transition for successful outcomes. At this stage of the transition’s trajectory there are many urgent questions to be asked requiring definitive responses by the sector. How can the energy sector attract more female talent to not only address skill shortages and enhance competitiveness but also offer women real and equitable career pathways? Can women who have moved on from the sector be encouraged to return and if so, what do these strategies look like? What strategies can be implemented to increase women’s representation in leadership roles in the energy industry beyond middle management?</p>\n<p><strong>Attendee Insights:</strong></p>\n<p>Understand how to effectively increase diversity and representation in the energy sector to foster innovation, address skill shortages, and enhance competitiveness.</p>",
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