Nicolas Leong is the Energy Business Director, North & Southeast Asia at Wärtsilä Energy. In his role, he leads the sales and business development teams, ensures customer satisfaction, and accelerates the energy transition in his region. Nicolas is an active speaker and thought leader in the market where he is passionately promoting the need for flexibility as the key enabler for renewable integration in today’s energy transition and tomorrow’s decarbonisation. Nicolas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with Honours from National University of Singapore. He is currently located in Singapore.

Beni Suryadi is a Fellow at the Energy for Growth Hub. He is the Manager of the Power, Fossil Fuel, Alternative Energy and Storage of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), an intergovernmental organisation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), that builds a coherent, coordinated, focused and robust energy policy agenda and strategy for member states. Beni leads studies to provide policy recommendations on enhancing power connectivity and market integration in the region He led the work on the development of the 6th ASEAN Energy Outlook, the ASEAN Interconnection Masterplan Study, and the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project.

 Ir. Nirinder Singh Johl, is a professional electrical engineer, who has served Malaysia’s national utility company, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in multitude portfolios with distinction and charm for more than 36 years since 1986.

Upon graduation from University Technology Malaysia (UTM), he embarked on a pathbreaking career as an Electrical Distribution Engineer coveringthe frontline for 15 years in Peninsular Malaysia before migratingtoTNB’s Distribution Headquarters to be in charge of its Customer Service Division for a decade, constantly engaging and listening toover 9 million customersbefore accelerating up the corporate ladder as TNB's General Manager Customer Service in 2010.

Nirinder , also holds a Master’s in Business Management (MBA) degree from the University of Bath , that allowed him to fast-track and strategically master indepth expertise in other equally significant areas of the utility business , namely in Transmission, Generation , Strategic Corporate Communications, International Business during the subsequent years.

Nirinder served as the Managing Director of TNBX Sdn Bhd, a wholly ownedsubsidiary of TNB formed in 2019 to venture into the non- regulated business aka beyond the meter business over the last 3 years and just retired in early June 2022.

Under Nirinder’s leadership, TNBX has pioneered a platitude of innovative breakthroughs including solar energy contracting with utility billing (SARE) , I-REC branded Renewable Energy Certificates for Malaysia (mREC) , both in bundled and unbundled RECs and on many moreenergy efficiency projects. The highly successful track record of TNBX speaks volume of the leadership qualities of Nirinder.

Although Nirinder retired from TNBX this June, 2022, he would still be actively involved in the utility business with his new found passion in Renewable Energy and will continue exploring and developing exciting new frontiers in the ASEAN market.

Prannoy is an Associate Director at the Carbon Trust’s Singapore office. His work is focused on supporting corporates on sustainability strategies. He is advising corporates across the Southeast Asia region in their sustainability strategy and journey. This includes a systematic process of carbon footprinting across the value chain, target setting (SBTi, Net Zero), identification and quantification of climate-change related risks and opportunities (TCFD), assurance & labelling, climate leadership framework, etc.

Prior to joining the Carbon Trust, Prannoy worked in the industry for around 13 years. Where he was developing and offering a variety of bespoke sustainable solutions to corporate customers for their environmental sustainability needs.

Prannoy holds a Master’s degree in environmental engineering from Singapore Stanford Partnership program. He is also an engineer by training.

Ivan, a Director with ENGIE Impact’s APAC Strategy & Implementation team, brings over a decade of advisory experience across diverse industries and regions. His expertise spans sustainability, including decarbonization, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and carbon markets. Before ENGIE Impact, Ivan held roles in management consulting, investment advisory, and tax consulting, working with clients globally. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Master of Accounting and Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management. Ivan is a CPA, CA (Canada). Noteworthy projects include leading the development of Net Zero strategy roadmaps for Indonesian conglomerates, establishing sustainable frameworks for future data centers in APAC, and supporting Article 6 advocacy initiatives. His contributions extend to Board/C-level conversations, integrating sustainability into investment decisions, and facilitating government engagements for regulatory compliance and implementation agreements.

Muhammad Rizal Azmi has close to two decades of experience across power, renewables and sustainability. Starting as a production engineer, he transitioned to business development at Malakoff Corporation, Malaysia’s largest power producer. Between 2015-2017, he undertook a passion project in organic farming, before returning to corporate business development roles. This includes venturing into the district cooling sector under the ENGIE Group, and eventually the solar sector under Plus Xnergy.

Rizal’s foray into the carbon industry started with him joining Bureau Veritas, a leading carbon validation & verification body (VVB). He currently heads the Business Development and Sales unit at Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), playing a key role in shaping the future of voluntary carbon and renewable energy certificates (RECs) trading. Rizal is an engineering graduate of University Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and holds a MicroMasters in Sustainable Energy from University of Queensland.

Mr.Ventrelli is Sales Director for battery energy storage solutions for South West Europe in Siemens Energy.

He has held several managing positions like Global Portfolio Head for Marine and Offshore Vessels, Global Sales Head for BESS in the Offshore, and Global Business Development for Offshore Wind & Floating Solar.

Within Siemens Energy he has been co-developing the solutions for the Direct Current Data Centers and the Offshore Floating Wind named BlueWind

Jen Wee is the Founder and CEO of REDEX, Asia’s leading trading platform for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Under his leadership, REDEX built a one-stop REC ecosystem that streamlines renewable energy adoption and supports organisations across the full REC lifecycle—from registration to retirement. An early player in Singapore’s rooftop solar investment scene, Jen Wee also pioneered green electricity initiatives with energy retailers. With 20 years of experience across the solar supply chain, he brings deep industry insight to his work. He regularly shares perspectives at key forums and contributed to the development of Singapore’s REC standard (SS 673:2021).

Trung has more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with half that time spent in consulting with a specific focus on advising the Asia Pacific / Australasian, Middle Eastern, and North American E&P clients (both Operators and OFSE) on Project Management challenges such as portfolio and planning, joint venture, and project definition. He has also advised clients on Energy Reform Strategy, Organizational Restructuring, Growth and Diversification Strategy, Technology and Digital Strategy, Hydrocarbon Maturation, and Operational Excellence.

Prior to joining ADL, Trung worked in Schlumberger Business Consulting, Independent Project Analysis, and as an engineer for wireline services with Halliburton.

Trung holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School. He also has a Mechanical and Space Engineering degree (Hons) at the University of Queensland.

Dedi Iskandar is the Regional Director for Asia Pacific at datacenterHawk, bringing over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, data centers, and digital infrastructure. His career spans leadership roles in international telecom companies, data center operators, and system integrators, with expertise in network design, data center operations, and business development.

Before joining datacenterHawk, he held senior positions at CBRE, Vantage Data Centers, PCCW, Telefonica, and Tata Communications, focusing on sales, business development, and strategic market expansion across Asia Pacific. He has also worked as a technical architect and consultant, delivering integrated IT and engineering solutions for public and private sector clients.

Dedi holds an MBA from the University of Birmingham and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Universitas Bina Nusantara. He is certified in ITIL, Carrier Ethernet, and Uptime Institute’s Accredited Tier and Operations Specialist programs, as well as being a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Routing & Switching.

Sara is an experienced Data Centre Operations Director with over 18 years of experience in Data Centre / Critical Environment / Facilities Management and Project Management industry.

He joined Iron Mountain Data Centers in March 2019, and has been responsible for the overall operations of Iron Mountain Data Center in Singapore and India, ensuring zero downtime ever since.

Sara has demonstrated strong leadership and support to staff and teams, proficient in Data Centre Management, facilities management, project management and budgeting skills, problem solving, cost saving, energy saving, and the standardization of business and operational procedures. He provides his client base with strategic solutions to ensure that facilities and contracts are maximized and operational delivery exceeds expectations.

Prior to joining IMDC, Sara held positions in CBRE and Cofely FMO – ENGIE (Formerly Keppel FMO) as Critical Facility Manager for various data center accounts, as well as Business Development.

Sara holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Alagappa University, India, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics from Annamalai University, India. He is also a Singapore Certified Energy Manager.

James is a subject matter expert in data centre design and delivery, having delivered projects in over 14 countries and 3 continents, often with diverse and remote teams. During his data centre career, he has carried out due diligence reports and feasibility studies, white space fit outs, refurbishments, migrations and new build projects.

 The client base for these projects have been enterprise organisations, co-location providers and hyperscale owner/operators. He has been closely involved with the campus planning of large hyperscale facilities along with the test fits for template design on sites. He is a specialist in early works, delivering ‘shovel ready’ developments as well as bringing project through to final completion. Within the data centre community, he has lead specialist interest groups for companies and speaks regularly at international conferences on a variety of data centre subjects. He is a published author of the ‘Bytes, Watts and Carbon’ newsletter on LinkedIn.

Mr. Patrick Chan is the Vice President for Uptime Institute, South Asia and is responsible for all commercial and service delivery activities in South Asia.

He holds a MBA from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK with over 30 years’ leadership experience in ICT Security, Business Continuity, Managed Services, Data Center Solutions encompassing Financials, Manufacturing, IDC and Telecommunication Industries. He has experience working throughout Europe, Asia and Australia with client engagements in strategic and business developments, ICT strategic planning and operation on business continuity in the data centre for manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, and financial services sectors.

Kwok has more than 25 years’ experience in the DC industry. His track record includes optimising costs, such as revitalising NTT’s resources following a carve-out, and driving growth in new markets, including building frameworks to support SME expansion. Having led teams across Singapore, Cambodia and broader regional markets, he possesses a nuanced understanding of diverse business cultures. At TM Nxera DC Sdn Bhd, he oversees multi-disciplinary teams across data centre operations, facility management and quality assurance

Kwok is also a respected voice in the data centre industry, offering valuable perspectives on both business and infrastructure. His recent speaking engagement at the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia on “Digital Economy Infrastructure Investment” underscored his expertise.

Barrie Law is the Business Development Manager at Ditrolic Energy, one of the leading independent clean energy company in APAC region. With a wealth of experience in the solar industry, particularly in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) segment within Southeast Asia.

Throughout his career, Barrie has collaborated closely with leading organizations, assisting them to achieve their energy efficiency and sustainability goals. His strategic Renewable Energy procurement proposals have played a pivotal role in realizing milestones such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net Zero and RE100.

Barrie Law's dedication to driving positive change in the clean energy sector is evident in his proactive approach and innovative solutions.

Tawfique Roseli is a dynamic and experienced professional specializing in renewable energy (RE) focusing in solar energy projects, with over 15 years of industry expertise. He has successfully developed more than 300MW of solar projects in Malaysia and internationally, showcasing his proficiency in project development and business development within the RE sector. Tawfique has also implemented value engineering strategies, including agri-photovoltaics, to maximize the dual usage of land developed for solar projects. In addition, he has extensive experience in waste to energy projects, including biomass from torrefied empty fruit bunch, biogas from palm oil effluent, and municipal solid waste. Tawfique currently serves as a key senior management at Leader Energy Holding Berhad, overseeing business development and strategies across 7 countries. His career journey includes valuable experiences in public listed and companies such as Cypark Resources Berhad, Willowglen Berhad, ITRAMAS Corporation, Quantum Solar Park, and the multinational corporation Ecoplexus Inc., where he gained insights into the renewable energy industry and honed his strategic business skills. Holding a master's degree in business from the University of Southern Queensland, he brings a strategic perspective to his presentations, emphasizing the intersection of sustainable energy solutions and effective business strategies. Tawfique is a member of the National Grid Code Committee under the Energy Commission and a member of the working group for futureproofing the Malaysia Electric Supply Industry under MY Power, operating under the purview of the Energy Ministry. Known for engaging audiences through interactive sessions, case studies, and real-world examples, Tawfique inspires stakeholders to embrace renewable energy strategies for a sustainable future. He actively contributes to publications and initiatives focused on advancing renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

Dmitriy Nikolaychik is a highly accomplished Operations and Technology expert who holds a degree in Software Development from Minsk State Polytechnic University in Belarus. With over two decades of experience in the Telecom and ICT industry, he has established himself as an experienced practitioner who has made significant contributions worldwide.

Dmitriy began his professional journey as an operations and maintenance engineer at MDC Ltd, a Belarusian firm. He then proceeded to work with various organisations in Belarus and Russia, honing his skills and expanding his expertise. In 2006, he joined Azerfon LLC, a prominent mobile network operator in Azerbaijan, where he served as the Network Operations Director. This marked the beginning of his international involvement, which extended to diverse companies and projects throughout the Caucasus, Central Asia, Asia, and Africa.

Throughout his career, Dmitriy has been instrumental in several notable initiatives. He played a pivotal role in successfully launching the third 2G/3G operator in Azerbaijan, overseeing the construction of Core/RAN networks during the initial phase of development in Congo and Sierra Leone, and introducing innovative green power supply solutions in Tajikistan to significantly enhance RAN availability.

Prior to his current position at irix, Dmitriy returned to Belarus to lead the Cloud and ICT infrastructure division of UE A1, where he actively contributed to the company's digital transformation efforts. His association with irix is strengthened by an impressive and reputable portfolio, which positions him as a key asset for the short and long-term development of the company.

Thava is the renewable energy lead for K2 Data Centres, where he oversees procurement of carbon free energy for K2’s global portfolio. This includes PPA and RECs procurement, JVs and partnerships on energy as well as acquisition of renewable energy projects. As a renewable energy specialist, Thava has previously worked on investments and financing of solar, wind (onshore and offshore) and BESS projects across Europe and APAC – with tenure in IPPs such as Vantage RE (a TNB renewable energy platform) and NextEnergy Group (a UK based Solar and BESS investment manager).

Tze Meng graduated with a BSc(Eng) in Computer Engineering from Queen Mary College, University of London in 1986 and has been in the IT industry for more than 36 years. He had roles in data communications, electronics design, and software development in his early career.

In 1988 he started a career with Telekom Malaysia’s IT Division and was involved in TM’s data centre deployments and OSS capacity planning. In 1994 he was recruited into a special team which resulted in the launch of TMnet in 1996. In 2000 he left his role of managing TMnet’s international networks to lead a data centre consulting startup which was contracted to design a data centre in Cyberjaya and secure two major local banks’ Internet banking facilities. The dotcom crash and decline of the DC industry in the late 90s prompted Tze Meng to venture into another startup in the Apple enterprise support business In 2003.

In 2007 the prospect of guiding MSC Malaysia’s infocomms strategy and policy brought him to MDeC. Today he heads the Digital Infrastructure Department, which is responsible for the development of the digital infrastructure industry in Malaysia through the facilitation key components such as data centres, cloud, terrestrial and submarine connectivity as well as related enablers (water, power, renewable energy, policies, regulations and legislation). Since the end of 2023, the new focus is on facilitating the infrastructure to meet the demands of artificial intelligence.

Alvin Chew is Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. His research focuses on the broad usage of civilian nuclear energy as well as nuclear non-proliferation matters. He also has vast experiences in the government sector working on energy security and also energy transition issues. Trained in both disciplines of engineering and social sciences, he is currently teaching an elective in the school’s MSc course on technology planning and strategic industries.

Datuk Ir. Abdul Kadir Mohd Din has more than 40 years of industry experience in the water and sewerage sectors. His main expertise is on conceptual and strategic business planning and management on water, wastewater, byproducts, green technology, research & development and environment including risk management and optimization & maximization of operation cost.

He holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering from UiTM, Shah Alam and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. Datuk Ir. Abdul Kadir is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM), ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE) and Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK (MICE).

He has vast exposure in the engineering consultancy, public listed company, government owned National Water Asset Company and sewerage company at various senior management positions. He has extensive practical knowledge in planning, designing, managing water and sewerage works projects within the country and abroad in the United Kingdom, Brunei Darussalam, Middle East and Singapore. He was elected as President of The Malaysian Water Association (MWA) in April 2017 (2017-2019 and 2019-2021), President o ENSEARCH (2024/25), and Network Manager of Aquajaring – Eight SEA countries (Jun 2020 – December 2021). He had served as Board of Directors for Pengurusan Air Pahang (Jan 2023/25), Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd (2018 to May 2020) and Ranhill Water Technologies (Thai) Ltd & Anurak Water Treatment Facilites Co Ltd (July 2017/18) . Prior to this appointment, he was the former Chief Executive Officer of Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK), a National Sewerage Company wholly owned by the Minister of Finance incorporated from 1 December 2009 – 30 November 2016. He was the former Chief Operating Officer with Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB), Malaysia’s Water Asset Management Company, which is also wholly owned by the Minister of Finance incorporated, from February 2007 to November 2009.

He is also a Chairman of Malaysian Water Academy Sdn Bhd (2017-2021), Alumni Member of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), and member of various professional institutions which includes: Fellow of Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (FIEM), member of Malaysian Water Association (MWA), Environmental Management of Research Associate of Malaysia (ENSEARCH), Malaysian Water Partnership (MyWP) and Malaysian Capacity Development Network for Sustainable Water Management (MyCDNet), Fellow of Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) since May 2018, and Water Environment Federation (WEF), United States. He was appointed as Adjunct Lecturer for Universiti Technologi Petronas (UTP) Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 semester, Industry Panel for MSc Integrated Construction Project Management programme for Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) from June 2018 – May 2020, Chairman for the CIDB MyCESMM committee, Committee of CIDB CITP Initiative Working Group on National Construction Cost Centre, Committee of CIDB CITP Thrust Working Group o

Ms. Ezziliah is a graduate of the University of Malaya, where she earned a Degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Electrical Power. With over 20 years of experience at Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), she has built a strong foundation in the power industry. Throughout her career, Ms. Ezziliah has played a key role in numerous Data Center projects, contributing across all critical phases—from initial planning and design, through system integration, installation, and final commissioning. Her deep technical knowledge and project management skills have been instrumental in ensuring reliable power supply systems that meet the high standards required for Data Center operations.

She has collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, consultants, and government agencies, ensuring that all project requirements are met in accordance with industry regulations and sustainability goals. Her experience also includes conducting power system studies, evaluating load demands, and overseeing the implementation of energy-efficient technologies.

Ms. Ezziliah is recognized for her problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions that support digital infrastructure growth in Malaysia.

Nishi Vissamraju is NEXTDC’s Head of Sustainability, responsible for steering the company’s ESG strategy and advancing sustainability objectives across its operations, services, and supply chains. She ensures the business capitalises on opportunities to strategically advance sustainability by setting direction, embedding best practices, and integrating climate and nature-related considerations into enterprise-wide planning. Nishi brings extensive experience across ESG consulting, corporate sustainability, and infrastructure delivery, with expertise in climate transition, risk management, and transparent reporting. Prior to NEXTDC, she advised ASX-listed clients at EY and Cushman & Wakefield on sustainability strategy and disclosures, and at Downer she managed environmental performance for major transport projects while leading circular economy initiatives in the Roads business. She holds a Bachelor of Environments (Environmental Engineering) from the University of Melbourne and is an Uptime Institute Accredi

An experienced digital business visionary spanning IT, ICT, and solar energy, Alvin is a seasoned professional known for blending technical expertise with strategic business insight. As a passionate digital transformation enthusiast, he has been instrumental in driving innovative solutions and sustainable growth across multiple industries. His unique background empowers him to bridge the gap between advanced technologies and practical business strategies, creating impactful outcomes in today’s fast-evolving digital and renewable energy landscape

Abhishek Srivastava first joined ADL Dubai in 2011 following the completion of his MBA and moved to work with the Singapore team in February 2020. Abhishek has worked on a variety of strategy and organization-related topics across sectors such as Telecom, Automotive, and Healthcare.

Within the TIME practice, he mainly focuses on GTM strategy, portfolio design, commercial strategy, and regulatory strategy as well as on commercial due diligence and the business impact of emerging techno-commercial trends. In this regard, Abhishek has been leading the ADL TIME practice in Southeast Asia over the last few months. Abhishek is working actively to grow two main TIME practice platforms – Telecom – with MNOs, MVNOs, and Regulators in the region and TaE (TIME as Enabler).

In addition, Abhishek has been supporting the development of ICM on a number of topics such as CPaaS, AI, and Digital Transformation. Abhishek has helped to develop and cultivate major accounts within the TIME sector in Southeast Asia. Further to this, his contribution to developing the ADL Indonesia setup has been vital, leading successful projects for new accounts.

Abhishek holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a master's degree in Mathematics and Scientific Computing from IIT Kanpur. Prior to ADL Abhishek worked with BCG as Project Leader and Infosys as Project Manager.

Lucas Laurent is a renewable energy professional focused on delivering bankable solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across Southeast Asia. With a proven track record in project development and deal structuring, he advances the corporate energy transition through strong execution, strategic partnerships, and a focus on long-term value creation

Matthew Dominic Chew is an experienced nuclear engineer with a robust foundation in renewable and sustainable energy solutions. Currently serving at HY M&E Consultancy Services Pte Ltd, he brings a wealth of expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, particularly within the energy sector.

Matthew’s academic journey includes a Master of Science (Nuclear Engineering) and a MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he honed his skills in nuclear engineering and developed a passion for sustainable technologies.

Prior to MIT, Matthew studied at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Science Programme) and a Master of Engineering (Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering) with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainability.

As a Digital twin System Architect at HY, Matthew plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s Digital Twin offerings and strategy, including Digital Twin for sustainability in the built environment, microgrid analysis and other upcoming areas.

With over 13 years in mechanical engineering, Charles specialises in mission critical systems and high-performance environments across data centres, mixed-use developments, and offshore facilities. He joined Cundall over a year ago, continuing his focus on sustainable, innovative and future-ready design. Charles is a Registered Professional Engineer (BEM), an ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer, and an active member of international engineering bodies, driven by continuous learning and technical leadership.