Specialist Summits Day - SGT (Singapore Time, GMT+08:00)
How can investors balance short-term volatility with long-term returns in the current macroeconomic environment? What are the key geopolitical risks affecting energy supply chains and infrastructure development today? Where are the emerging opportunities for investment in energy and infrastructure despite global turbulence?
What are the key challenges in transitioning data centres from high energy consumption to sustainable operations? What role do governments and private sectors play in fostering collaboration for resilient data centre development? How does the push for sustainable data centres differ across regions, particularly in Asia versus other global markets?
How can private capital accelerate the development of cutting-edge AI technologies and digital infrastructure? How can investors mitigate risks associated with the rapid evolution of AI technologies? What role do private markets play in accelerating the deployment of specific digital infrastructure projects, such as grid modernization or 5G technology, and how can investors balance the need for innovation with long-term sustainability and profitability in these sectors?
How can private investors identify and prioritise infrastructure projects that deliver both financial returns and social impact? How can public-private partnerships (PPPs) be leveraged to accelerate infrastructure development in developing markets? What lessons can be learned from successful private capital-led infrastructure projects in developing markets?
- Karen Hounsell - Investment Committee Member, Convergence Blended Finance, Beacon Fund Management
- Azelli Aris - Vice President and Head of Climate Investments, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP)
- Anirudh A. Damani - Director, Artha India Ventures
- Christiane Würdemann - Head of Emerging Markets Energy Transition, Mirova
What are the primary risks that investors face when investing in infrastructure, and how can they be mitigated? How can investors position themselves to capitalise on the energy transition and infrastructure innovation? What role does infrastructure investment play in advancing the global transition to renewable energy?
How can governments and private investors collaborate to overcome the financial and regulatory barriers to nuclear energy development? How can nuclear energy contribute to enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on fossil fuels? What are the environmental and social considerations that must be addressed when integrating nuclear energy into the region's infrastructure plans?
- Ariel Ezrahi - Partner, Head of Energy, Climate & Special Initiatives, NewVest
- Roger Zhu - Chief Executive Officer, Winfield Global Capital
- Reina Tanase - Head of Investments, Brawn Capital
- Kieran Furlong - CEO, Realta Fusion
How do the unit economics of battery storage projects compare to other energy infrastructure investments, and what factors drive profitability? What are the most promising verticals within the battery storage sector for investors, and how can they be leveraged for long-term growth? How can investors evaluate the scalability and long-term viability of battery storage projects in different markets?
- Bruno Bensaid - Co-Founder, Shanghaivest
- Patrick Bettscheider - Founding Partner, T2Y Capital
- Kok-Leong Toh - Senior Director, Asia Pacific, Infrastructure, La Caisse
- Tim Horneman - Managing Director, Regional Leader-Australia, Quinbrook
How can governments and private investors collaborate to accelerate the deployment of solar infrastructure while ensuring long-term energy independence? How can solar power contribute to achieving both energy sovereignty and climate goals in the APAC region, and what trade-offs might need to be considered? What role can alternatives to solar panels, such as wind turbines, play in complementing solar power to create a more diverse and resilient renewable energy mix for achieving energy sovereignty?
What are the key factors driving APAC’s emergence as a critical player in global energy and infrastructure markets? How is the global shift toward renewable energy impacting investment opportunities in APAC’s infrastructure sector? Which regional hubs in APAC are leading the way in energy and infrastructure investments?
