Summit
Electricity Connect 2026 Summit connects decision-makers, industry experts, and innovators to drive the next phase of ASEAN’s energy transition. Discover actionable insights, emerging technologies, and collaborative strategies that support a cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable energy ecosystem.
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The Voices Shaping ASEAN’s Energy Future
Meet world-class leaders, innovators and decision makers who are accelerating ASEAN’s energy transition.
Plenary Session Agenda at a Glance
Three days of strategic discussions shaping the future of energy
Day 1
22 September 2026
08:15 – 09:00
Pre-Ceremony
09:00 – 09:55
Official Opening Ceremony & Group Photo
10:00 – 12:00
ASEAN Energy Dialogue I:
Regional Outlook and Policy Direction
Regional Outlook and Policy Direction
14:00 – 17:00
Conference Streams & Forums
Day 2
23 September 2026
09:00 – 10:00
ASEAN Energy Dialogue II:
Project Pipeline and Investment Execution
Project Pipeline and Investment Execution
10:00 – 11:00
ASEAN Energy Dialogue III:
Technology and System Implementation Readiness
(In conjunction with ICT-PEP 2026)
Technology and System Implementation Readiness
(In conjunction with ICT-PEP 2026)
11:00 – 17:00
Conference Streams & Forums
Day 3
24 September 2026
09:00 – 10:00
ASEAN Energy Dialogue IV:
Research Collaboration
Research Collaboration
10:30 – 13:00
Conference Streams & Forums
Stream Sessions Agenda
Explore detailed conference streams by day
Stream 1 – Grid Modernisation
Day 1
Opening Keynote
The Grid as National Infrastructure: Reliability, Security, and Economic Strength
Panel Discussion
Under Pressure: Planning Power Systems in an Age of Demand and Policy Uncertainty
Panel Discussion
Sovereign Strength: Modernising Grids Across Islands and Demand Centres
Panel Discussion
System Outcome, Not a Target: How Grid Reliability Is Defined, Measured, and Delivered
Stream 2 – Clean & Thermal Generation
Day 1
Opening Keynote
Powering Energy Self-Sufficiency: Rethinking the Future Generation Mix
Presentation
The 10 GW Sprint: Ramping up Gas Capacity for Securing System Balance to 2034
Panel Discussion
The 10 GW Sprint: Ramping up Gas Capacity for Securing System Balance to 2034
Presentation
Flexibility First: Enabling Renewables without Sacrificing Reliability
Panel Discussion
Fast Ramps & Firm Capacity: Delivering Flexibility in a Renewable World
Presentation
Gas: Bridge or Destination?
Panel Discussion
Gas in ASEAN’s Power Future: Bridge, Backbone or Balancing Asset
Stream 1 – Grid Modernisation
Day 2
Panel Discussion
Ready, Set, Grid: From Policy Commitments to Grid Capacity on the Ground
Panel Discussion
Readiness, Constraints, and Infrastructure: Moving Power Across Borders
Presentation
The Active Grid Layer: Operating Distribution Networks Under New Demand Patterns
Panel Discussion
The Active Grid Layer: Operating Distribution Networks Under New Demand Patterns
Panel Discussion
Too Much of a Good Thing? Grid Stability in an Age of Energy Abundance
Panel Discussion
Squeezing the System Harder: Getting More Megawatt Hours from Variable Renewables
Stream 2 – Clean & Thermal Generation
Day 2
Panel Discussion
Old Plants, New Tricks: Flexibility, Life Extension, and Repurposing Thermal Assets
Panel Discussion
De-dieselisation: Hybrid Power Systems for Reliable 24/7 Electricity
Panel Discussion
Fuel Switching and Co-firing: The Way Forward for Emissions Reduction in Thermal
Presentation
Stability, Affordability and Sustainability for Off-grid Hybrid Systems
Panel Discussion
Mobilising Capital for the Next Generation of Power Infrastructure
Panel Discussion
Bankability by Design: What Capital Needs Before It Says Yes
Panel Discussion
De-risking the Pipeline: Public and Private Capital for Critical Power Infrastructure
Stream 3 – Powering Industries & Decarbonisation
Day 2
Opening Keynote
Critical Minerals, Critical Decisions: Powering Indonesia’s Industry at Scale
Panel Discussion
The Making of a Manufacturing Powerhouse: Delivering ASEAN’s Industrial Ambitions
Panel Discussion
Commitments to Capacity: Turning Industrial Demand into Gigawatts on the Grid
Panel Discussion
Captive, Hybrid or Grid: When Does the System Work for Industrial Power?
Panel Discussion
Keeping More Energy in the Process: Efficiency Pathways for Heavy Industry
Stream 4 – Digitalisation & AI
Day 2
Opening Keynote
Digital Systems as Operating Infrastructure: The CIO Mandate for Power System Reliability
Presentation
AI that Scales: Building the Conditions for Enterprise Value
Panel Discussion
From Pilots to Enterprise Platforms: Scaling Digital Capability Across Power Systems
Presentation
Making AI Work with Imperfect Data: From Fragmented Systems to Operational Intelligence
Panel Discussion
Governing AI in Critical Operations: When It Advises, When It Acts, and When It Must Stop
Stream 1 – Grid Modernisation
Day 3
Panel Discussion
Thermal Plants in a Ramping System: Operating Existing Fleet Under New Constraints
Panel Discussion
BESS of Both Worlds: Energy Storage and the Enablers of Hybrid Power Systems
Stream 2 – Clean & Thermal Generation
Day 3
Presentation
Decarbonising Thermal Power Plants: Which Technology Pathways Are Realistic?
Panel Discussion
Waste Not, Watt Not: Biomass, Waste to Energy, and the Role of Domestic Supply in Thermal Transition
Fireside Chat
Coal at the Crossroads: Delivering a Just and Responsible Transition
Stream 4 – Digitalisation & AI
Day 3
Panel Discussion
Securing the Digital Edge: Customers, Devices, Partners and Operational Systems
Panel Discussion
IT, OT and Cloud Assurance: Securing the Systems that Keep Power Moving
Presentation
Actualising the Smart Grid: Building the Backbone of the Modern Power System
Panel Discussion
Grid Visibility, Forecasting and Control in a More Variable Power System
Panel Discussion
Digitalising Generation Fleets: Asset Performance, Predictive Maintenance and Remote Operations
Panel Discussion
The Human Operating Model: Skills, Accountability and Trust in Digital Power Systems
Special Forum
Dedicated discussions on strategic energy topics
22 September 2026
Opening Keynote
Commitments to Promised Capacity: Powering Indonesia’s Digital Economy, Now and Next
Opening Keynote
What Can the Grid Really Deliver: Aligning Data Centre Expectations with System Capability
Panel Discussion
Terawatts & Timelines: Meeting Grid Expansion with Data Centre Commissioning in Indonesia
Panel Discussion
The Deal Table: What Must Be True Before Power and Capital Commit to AI Infrastructure
23 September 2026
Fireside Chat
What Keeps Utilities Awake? Managing Data Centre Commitments
Panel Discussion
Is Indonesia Power Ready? How Power Readiness Shapes Data Centre Sites
Fireside Chat
Sun, Servers and the 100 GW Question
Panel Discussion
Power Deals for the Cloud: Making Green PPAs Work for Hyperscale Demand
23 September 2026
Opening Keynote
Entering the Era of Delivery: Indonesia’s Nuclear Execution Pathway and Milestones
Special Keynote
Global Lessons on Licensing, Construction, and Institutional Readiness
Panel Discussion
Crossing the Readiness Threshold: The Conditions for a Licensable and Buildable Nuclear Plant
Panel Discussion
People, Permits, and Perception: Building Public Trust for Nuclear
Panel Discussion
Making the Nuclear Decision: Inside the Utility Boardroom
24 September 2026
Special Keynote
Global Developments, Regional Opportunities
Panel Discussion
ASEAN Nuclear Collaboration: A Regional Nuclear Capability Playbook
Roundtable Session
AI Implementation for Nuclear Technology
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