Summit
Programme

ASEAN’s Clean Energy Future: Scale, Speed & Interconnection

Day 1 focuses on regional collaboration and the collective opportunity for ASEAN to build an interconnected clean-energy system. With annual electricity demand expected to grow 4–5% per year, and more than USD 500 billion required in grid, storage and renewable infrastructure by 2030, ASEAN’s clean-energy transition hinges on cross-border policy alignment, shared investment pathways, power-grid diplomacy and technology leadership.
Delegates will gain insight into:
  • How ASEAN can operationalise the ASEAN Power Grid
  • Renewable investment corridors and cross-border policy signals
  • Mega-scale solar, BESS, and firm RE growth opportunities
  • AI-driven demand shaping power-system investment
  • Financing instruments powering the region’s infrastructure buildout

0900 - 0910

WELCOME ADDRESS

MPSEA 20th Anniversary: Catalysing ASEAN’s Renewable Transition

A forward-looking welcome underscoring Malaysia and MPSEA’s commitment to accelerating regional renewable deployment and shaping ASEAN’s clean-energy architecture.
Speakers

0910 - 0920

CO-HOST PARTNER KEYNOTE

Scaling ASEAN’s Clean Energy Ecosystem

As ASEAN accelerates its energy transition, scaling clean energy requires more than individual projects — it demands coordinated investment, cross-border partnerships and regional infrastruc ture development.

This keynote explores how the host partner is enabling large-scale renewable and energystorage deployment across ASEAN, supporting multi-country collaboration, and mobilising capital into power infrastruc ture. The session will highlight practical approaches to building regional pipelines, strengthening supply chains and creating investment-ready ecosystems that can support ASEAN’s long-term clean-energy growth.

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0920 - 0930

KEYNOTE

Corporate Leadership for ASEAN’s Renewable Transformation

Corporates are rapidly becoming one of the most powerful drivers of clean-energy growth in ASEAN. From manufac turing and logistics to hyperscale data centres, large energy users are reshaping power markets through renewable procurement, decarbonisation commitments and long-term demand signals.

This keynote highlights how leading corporates a re securing clean energy at scale, working with utilities and developers, and overcoming regulatory and infrastructure challenges. The session offers practical insights into how corporate demand is accelerating renewable deployment and supporting ASEAN’s transition to a more reliable, competitive and low-carbon energy system.

Speakers

0930 - 0940

PARTNER – ENERGY TRANSITION KEYNOTE

Innovation, Grid Transformation & Investment Pathways for ASEAN

Scaling renewable energy across ASEAN requires modern grid s, ad vanced digital solutions and sustained investment. As renewable penetration rises, grid transformation is becoming central to system reliability, flexibility and market efficiency.

This keynote explores how innovation, digitalisation and new investment models are enabling the integration of large-scale renewable energy, strengthening grid stability and supporting long-term system resilience. It will highlight how technology providers, utilities and investors are working together to modernise power systems and unlock the next phase of renewable growth across the region.

Speakers

0940 - 0955

MINISTERIAL KEYNOTE

Malaysia’s Regional Clean Energy Mandate

Malaysia is uniquely positioned to play a central role in shaping ASEAN’s clean-energy future. With strong policy commitment, growing renewable capacity and strategic regional partnerships, the country is emerging as a key convenor and enabler of cross -border collaboration.

This keynote will highlight how Malaysia is working with ASEAN partners to strengthen power cooperation, unlock investment and accelerate the transition toward a secure, resilient and lowcarbon regional energy system.

Speakers

0955 - 1005

R.A.C.E to ZERO OPENING CEREMONY

1005 - 1030

COFFEE BREAK

1030 - 1045

KEYNOTE

Global Energy Transition & Solar Policy : From Ambition to Deployment

As the global energy transition accelerates, solar power continues to sit a t the centre of decarbonisation strategies worldwid e. For ASEAN, the opportunity lies not only in ambition, but in translating global policy momentum into scalable, multi-country deployment.

This keynote explores how international policy frameworks, market signals and crossborder collaboration are shaping investment decisions and accelerating large-scale solar development across the region.

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1045 - 1100

KEYNOTE

ASEAN’s Renewable Acceleration: Solar, Storage & Technology Leadership

ASEAN is entering a critical phase of renewable energy growth, driven by rapid solar deployment, falling storage costs and accelerating technology innovation. Together, these forces are reshaping how quickly and at what scale clean energy can be delivered across the region.

This keynote provides a high-level perspective on technology trends, supply-chain dynamics and cost trajectories influencing ASEAN’s next multi-gigawatt growth cycle. It will highlight how innovation in solar, energy storage and enabling technologies is positioning the region to scale faster, build more resilient power systems and compete globally in the clean-energy economy.

Speakers

1100 - 1150

PANEL

ASEAN Power Grid:
Interconnecting ASEAN: Policy, Infrastructure & Investment for Regional Power Trade

A fully interconnec ted ASEAN Power Grid is central to unlocking large-scale renewable energy, improving system reliability and enabling c ross-border power trade across the region. Achieving this vision will require coordinated policy alignment, significant infrastruc ture investment and new approaches to market design.

This panel explores how ASEAN countries can harmonise regulations, evolve wheeling and access frameworks, and attract private capital into regional transmission, storage and firm renewable energy projects. Speakers will share insights on the prac tical steps needed to move from bilateral connections toward a more integrated, investmentready regional power system.

Speakers

1150 - 1240

PANEL

Corporate Renewable Demand
C&I, RE100 & Data Centres: Capturing ASEAN’s Next Wave of Clean Energy Demand

Corporate and industrial energy buyers are rapidly emerging as one of the la rgest drivers of clean-energy growth in ASEAN. Hyperscale da ta centres, manufacturing clusters and logistics networks are c reating multi-billion-dollar demand for reliable, low-carbon power.

This panel explores how C&I customers and RE100 companies are sourcing renewable energy at scale, working with utilities and developers, and navigating policy and grid constraints. Speakers will share practical insights on procurement models, contracting structures and market mechanisms that a re enabling corporate demand to accelerate renewable deployment across the region.

Speakers

1240 - 1400

NETWORKING LUNCH

1400 - 1415

KEYNOTE

AI, Data Centres & The New Clean Power Demand Curve

The rapid growth of a rtificial intelligence and digital infrastruc ture is transforming electricity demand ac ross ASEAN. Hyperscale data centres and AI workloads are driving unprecedented requirements for reliable, high-quality power — increasingly sourced from clean and renewable energy.

This keynote will highlight what this new demand curve means for utilities, developers, investors and policyma kers as ASEAN prepares for the nex t phase of digital-driven energy growth.

Speakers

1415 - 1430

KEYNOTE

Storage as the Backbone of ASEAN’s Renewable Reliability

As renewable energy penetration rises across ASEAN, energy storage is becoming essential to maintaining grid stability, flexibility and reliability. Falling technology costs and evolving market designs are rapidly moving storage from a supporting role to a core component of modern power systems.

This keynote highlight how storage underpins firm renewable power, supports grid resilience and accelerates ASEAN’s transition to a reliable, low-carbon energy future.

Speakers

1430 - 1445

KEYNOTE

From Megawatts to Reliability : Integrating Storage, Flexibility & Firm Power at Scale Across ASEAN

As AI-driven demand accelerates and storage becomes central to grid reliability, the challenge is no longer building renewable capacity — but integra ting flexibility and firm power into large-scale sy stems.

This keynote explores how developers, utilities and investors are structuring projects, portfolios and grid connec tions to deliver dispatchable, reliable clean power at multi – gigawatt scale, setting the stage for the BESS and flexibility markets discussion that follows.

Speakers

1445 - 1535

PANEL

BESS & Flexibility Markets
Unlocking Reliability: BESS, Grid Services & Flexible Power Systems for ASEAN

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and flexibility services are becoming c ritical to the reliable operation of high-renewable power systems across ASEAN. As solar and wind deployment accelerates, new ma rket struc tures are emerging to value flexibility, fast response and system services.

This panel examines how BESS and flexible power solutions are being integrated into ASEAN’s electricity markets. Speakers will discuss evolving market designs, revenue models and grid services that enable storage to support reliability, optimise renewable integration and unlock the nex t phase of renewable dominance across the region.

Speakers

1535 - 1605

COFFEE BREAK

1605 - 1615

KEYNOTE

Thailand’s Next Growth Cycle
Clean Energy, Digital Infrastructure & the Capital Driving Demand

As the global energy transition accelerates, solar power continues to sit a t the centre of decarbonisation strategies worldwide. For ASEAN, the opportunity lies not only in ambition, but in translating global policy momentum into scalable, multi-country deployment.

This keynote explores how international policy frameworks, market signals and crossborder collaboration are shaping investment decisions and accelerating large-scale solar development across the region.

Speakers

1615 - 1700

PANEL

Powering Southeast Asia’s Digital & Industrial Surge Investment, Policy & Clean Energy Opportunities in Thailand

Thailand is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing clean energy and digital infrastructure ma rkets, driven by accelerating data centre development, industrial electrification and regional manufacturing expansion.

This session provides a focused market deep dive into Thailand’s clean energy opportunity — examining demand growth, renewable and storage deployment pathways, evolving policy signals and the investment frameworks attracting regional and global capital. Policymakers, utilities, investors and developers will share practical insights into where projects are moving, how capital is flowing and what interna tional partners need to know to participate in Thailand’s next phase of energy and digital growth.

Speakers

1700 - 1710

KEYNOTE

The Philippines at an Inflection Point
Powering Digital Growth in ASEAN’s Fastest-Rising Demand Market

This keynote examines the Philippines’ rapid growth in digital infrastructure and electricity demand, the resulting pressure on its power system, and the clean energy, storage and grid investments required to meet this surge. It p rovides context on policy reform, market openness and investment momentum ahead of the Philippines market panel.

Speakers

1710 - 1800

PANEL

Unlocking ASEAN’s Next High-Growth Clean Energy Market
Data Centres, Grid Modernisation & Investment Pathways in the Philippines

The Philippines is entering a pivotal growth phase as surging digita l demand, data centre expansion and industrial development place new pressure on its power system. At the same time, the country is opening up significant opportunities for renewable energy, storage and grid investment.

This session explores the Philippines’ clean energy and digital infrastructure outlook from a market-entry and scaling p erspective. Speakers will discuss demand drivers, policy reforms, grid challenges and financing struc tures shap ing project development — offering delegates a clear view of how investors, developers and regional partners can engage in one of ASEAN’s most dynamic and under-supplied power markets.

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Malaysia’s Net-Zero Decade:
Investment, Infrastructure & Industrial Leadership

Day 2 turns the spotlight on Malaysia’s national clean-energy priorities, with Sarawak leading the morning’s programme. Malaysia is poised to attract more than USD 30–40 billion in RE, grid, storage, industrial electrification, and digitaleconomy energy infrastructure over the next decade
Delegates will gain clarity on:
  • Malaysia’s next phase of NETR implementation
  • National RE growth pathways: LSS, FPV, C&I solar, hybrid RE
  • BESS and flexibility market evolution
  • Industrial and data-centre power strategy
  • Financing frameworks enabling multi-GW rollouts
  • Sarawak’s role as Malaysia’s clean-energy frontier and export hub

0900 - 0905

WELCOME ADDRESS

WELCOME REMARK BY MPSEA PRESIDENT

Speakers

0905 - 0920

SPECIAL ADDRESS

From Resource Advantage to Regional Powerhouse
Scaling Firm Renewables, Infrastructure & Market Access from Sarawak

This keynote examines how Sarawak can translate its renewable resource strength into scalable, export-ready clean energy systems. Moving beyond generation, the session will explore the infrastructure, ma rket access, policy alignment and cross-border frameworks required to deliver firm renewable power at scale — positioning Sarawak as a long-term anchor for Malaysia’s and ASEAN’s clean energy security.

Speakers

0920 - 0935

SPECIAL ADDRESS

Firm Renewables & Regional Export Pathways

Firm and a ffordable clean energy is essential to supporting large-scale industrial growth and regional power trade across ASEAN. Sarawak, with its significant renewable resources and stra tegic loca tion, is uniquely positioned to pla y a leading role in supplying firm renewable power both domestically and beyond Malaysia’s borders.

This keynote explores Sarawak’s role in delivering reliable clean energy at scale, examining export pathways, cross-border interconnection and the infrastruc ture required to meet rising demand across Malaysia and ASEAN. It highlights how firm renewables can strengthen regional energy security while accelerating the transition to a low-carbon power system.

Speakers

0935 - 0950

GOH KEYNOTE

Sarawak’s Leadership in Malaysia’s Renewable Future

Sarawak is emerging as a cornerstone of Malaysia’s clean-energy strategy , underpinned by abundant hydropower resources, growing hydrogen ambitions and a strong export-oriented outlook. Together, these streng ths position Sa rawa k as a key contributor to both national energy security and regional competitiveness.

This keynote highlights how Sarawak’s renewable resources, infrastructure investments and export strategies are shaping Malaysia’s energy future. It will outline the state’s role in supporting firm clean power, enabling industrial growth and strengthening Malaysia’s position within the evolving ASEAN energy landscape

Speakers

0950 - 1000

FLAG-OFF — R.A.C.E TO ZERO KUCHING EDITION (SEPT 2026)

Celebrating Sarawak’s position as the first regional satellite of the RACE to Zero series.

1000 - 1030

COFFEE BREAK

1030 - 1050

FIRESIDE CHAT

Powering Malaysia’s Next Growth Chapter
Renewable Energy, Industrial Competitiveness & the Green Tech Opportunity

This fireside chat explores why renewable energy is becoming a core driver of Malaysia’s next phase of economic growth and industrial competitiveness. Through an open, forward-looking conversation, the session will unpack how clean energy, green technology and supportive policy frameworks a re shaping new investment opportunities, strengthening supply chains and positioning Malay sia as a regional g reen technology hub . The discussion will provide practical perspectiv es for investors, corpora tes and policymakers on how Malaysia can scale renewable energy locally while building a resilient, innovation-led green economy.

Speakers

1050 - 1140

PANEL

Clean Energy Scale-Up:
Malaysia's Renewable Acceleration: LSS, C&I Solar, FPV, Hybrid RE & the CRESS Opportunity

Malaysia is entering a new phase of renewable energy expansion, with large-scale solar (LSS), commercial and industrial (C&I) sola r, floating PV (FPV) and hybrid renewable systems forming the backbone of future capacity growth. Scaling these solutions requires streamlined development processes, bankable offtake struc tures and clear policy signals.

This panel provides practical insights into project development across Malaysia’s renewable landscape, where speakers will examine where the nex t multi-gigawatt opportunities lie and wha t developers, investors and buyers need to unlock faster, more efficient clean power scale-up.

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1140 - 1230

PANEL

From Grid Readiness to Market Readiness
Storage, Digital Grids & the Next Phase of Power Economics

Storage and digitalisation have proven their ability to deliver grid reliability. The focus is now shifting from technical readiness to market readiness.

This session explores how power-market design, pricing mechanisms and investment frameworks must evolve to unlock the full value of storage, flexibility and digital grids. Moving beyond traditional metrics such as levelised cost of energ y (LCOE), the discussion will examine how concep ts like firm power, dispatchability and system value a re reshaping the economics of clean energy. Industry leaders will share insights on what utilities, regulators, developers and investors need to change now to enable scalable, reliable renewable dominance and support Malaysia’s next phase of grid and market transformation.

Speakers

1230 - 1400

NETWORKING LUNCH

1400 - 1415

KEYNOTE

Unlocking Multi-GW Renewable Growth in Malaysia

Malaysia’s renewable energy market is entering a scale-up phase, with multi-gigawatt opportunities emerging across solar, storage and hybrid clean-energy projec ts. Realising this potential will depend on the ability to mobilise capital, execute projects efficiently and align policy with market demand.

This keynote explores Malaysia’s renewable growth outlook from an execution perspective offering insights into how developers, investors and energy buyers can participate in Malaysia’s next wave of large-scale renewable expansion.

Speakers

1415 - 1430

KEYNOTE

Financing Zero: Green Bonds, Sukuk, Infrastructure Capital & Transition Finance

Mobilising capital at scale is critical to delivering Malaysia’s clean-energy transition. As investment needs grow ac ross renewables, grid s, storage and industrial decarbonisa tion, financial markets are evolving to support this shift.

This keynote examines the next wave of financing instruments powering Malaysia’s cleanenergy economy, highlighting how these tools are being used to attract investment, manage risk and support bankable clean-energy and low-carbon projects across the country.

1430 - 1520

PANEL

Financing Zero Malaysia
Green Capital Pathways: Bonds, Sukuk, Blended Finance & Corporate Transition Funding

The discussion will unpack how green bonds and Sukuk, blended finance struc tures, development finance, and corporate transition funding are being used to build bankable projects and accelerate deployment. Panellists will examine capital stack design, risk allocation, credit enhancement and investor appetite, offering clear insights into what is working, what needs to change, and how capital providers and projec t sponsors can work together to finance Malaysia’s path to net zero.

Speakers

1520 - 1600

COFFEE BREAK

1600 - 1650

PANEL

National Leadership Dialogue
Malaysia 2030 & Beyond: A Unified National Pathway to Net Zero

Achieving Malaysia’s net-zero ambitions will require strong alignment across policy, infrastruc ture planning , investment and execution. As the country enters a critical decade for delivery, coordination between government, utilities, GLCs and the priva te sector is more important than ever.

This leadership dialogue brings together senior policymakers, utilities, government-linked companies and developers to align on Malaysia’s pathway to 2030 and beyond, focusing on shared priorities, implementa tion challenges and the strategic ac tions needed to deliver a reliable, competitive and low-carbon energy system at national scale.

Speakers

1650 - 1700

CLOSING REMARKS

CLOSING REMARKS BY MPSEA PRESIDENT

A forward agenda to 2030, national prog ress tracking, and regional expansion plans for the R.A.C.E to Zero series.

Speakers

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