Electricity is the lifeblood of society and the modern economy. But
the energy industry is now undergoing dramatic transformation, driven
by regulatory standards, climate change and surging demand for
renewable energy.Amid this landscape, one rapidly emerging technology
could help energy players overcome barriers to transformation. The
most widely known and least understood technology of the
4th industrial revolution, blockchain is gaining traction as an
effective tool for reinventing how electricity is generated,
distributed and sold. Applicable to areas from grid management to
financing, blockchain promises
to digitise and democratise renewable energy to accelerate global
impact.
Asia is now becoming a global hotspot for blockchain energy solutions.
Utilities have launched pilot projects, energy markets are opening
up across the region, and the blockchain start-up scene is expanding
at breakneck speed, creating fertile ground for companies to shake
up its business model and stay ahead of the energy transition.
What are the opportunities blockchain technology is unlocking for
companies in the energy ecosystem? Is blockchain too early
stage? What are the barriers to scaling blockchain-based solutions in
industry? What are the success stories in blockchain and energy?
Join us at _BLOCKCHAIN: THE NEXT FRONTIER FOR GREEN ENERGY_ to hear
the region’s foremost experts in blockchain and clean energy discuss
the answers to these critical questions and more on 18 September
2019. Organised by EB Impact, the sister non-profit of
Eco-Business, come for an afternoon of insightful conversation,
drinks and to meet our stellar line-up of speakers from the
blockchain and energy world.
THE FULL AGENDA AND SPEAKER PROFILES ARE AVAILABLE HERE
[https://events.eco-business.com/events/blockchain-the-next-frontier-for-green-energy].
_(Spaces are limited, so please register early to secure your seat)_
PROGRAMME
2.00PM - Registration & coffee
2.30PM - Welcome address by Jessica Cheam, Managing Editor,
Eco-Business
2.35PM - Keynote address by Mark Kenber, Chair, Steering Committee,
RE100 and Chair, Advisory Council, The Renuem Institute
2.50PM - Panel discussion: The energy & blockchain revolution in
Southeast Asia.
Strong economic growth and development in Southeast Asia is driving
relentless demand for electricity, and meeting this need sustainably
is key to building a decarbonised future for the region. While pilot
projects for blockchain-based energy solutions have been rolled out in
cities including Bangkok and Singapore, mass adoption is still on the
distant horizon.
This panel will discuss how blockchain technology can be applied to
the Southeast Asian energy industry with the most impact for
sustainability, and the challenges involved in scaling these
solutions.
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Are blockchain based energy solutions suitable for Southeast Asia’s
nascent clean energy industry?
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Blockchain technology can be applied to different functions in the
energy industry; which sector would reap the most benefit from
blockchain technology?
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A key challenge to implementing blockchain solutions is the lack of
clear and coherent legislation around it. How can project developers
and financiers deal with this uncertainty? Can the industry govern
itself? What are the challenges for financing blockchain-based energy
solutions?
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Are blockchain-based solutions too early-stage for financing?
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The idea of blockchain for sustainability has been undermined by the
gigantic footprint from mining, a key process for validation in
certain blockchains. Can blockchains move away from mining, and how
can it recapture the trust and acceptance of the industry?
Speakers:
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Atem S. Ramsundersingh, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Board
Director, WEnergy Global
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Kenrick Drijkoningen, Founding Partner, LuneX Ventures
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Ingo Puhl, Founding Partner, South Pole Group
Moderator: Jessica Cheam, Managing Editor, Eco-Business
3.50PM - Question and Answer
4.00PM - Debate
This debate will feature speakers arguing about the potential of
blockchain technology to revolutionise the energy sector in Asia. Or
are there other ways to drive the transformation in energy that should
be prioritised for sustainable development?
_Motion: This house believes that blockchain is another hyped up tool
in the energy transition_
Speakers for the motion:
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Martin Lim, Chief Executive Officer, Electrify.Asia
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Quentin Vaquette, Managing Director, ENGIE Factory Asia-Pacific
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Joeri van Geelen, Founder and CEO, Build Blocks Group
Speakers against the motion:
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Dorjee Sun, Co-Founder, Perlin
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Vincent Bakker, Co-Founder and CFO, Positive Energy Limited
Moderator: Augustine Anthuvan, Moderator-at-Large, Eco-Business
5.00PM - Closing remarks by Assaad Razzouk, Group Chief Executive,
Sindicatum Sustainable Resources
5.10PM - Networking cocktails
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