Beyond Transition: Building Secure, Resilient, Inclusive, and Intelligent Energy Systems
8-11 June 2026 | ADB Headquarters, Manila
Asia Clean Energy Forum 2026
Beyond Transition: Building Secure, Resilient, Inclusive, and Intelligent Energy Systems
Welcome to ACEF 2026
The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2026 marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the Asian Development Bank's 60th anniversary while addressing the most pressing challenges in clean energy transition.
ACEF 2026 signifies a crucial milestone in the institution’s energy engagement in Asia and the Pacific. The forum reflects ADB’s updated Energy Policy in 2025 and responds to the region’s growing demand for clean energy solutions that are secure, resilient, and inclusive. It takes place against a backdrop of economic uncertainty in Asia and the Pacific, with regional growth projected to slow to 4.0% in 2026. At the same time, persistent energy access gaps continue to affect more than 400 million people, while rising geopolitical and trade tensions add further pressure on economies across the region.
ACEF serves as a regional platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the promotion of practical clean energy solutions that go beyond conventional transition models. The forum will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders including governments, private sector actors, academia, financial institutions, NGOs, and development partners to collectively address the region's pressing energy challenges and emerging opportunities.
ACEF 2026 will focus on advancing four essential areas: (i) building energy security through diversified, reliable clean energy sources; (ii) developing resilient systems that can withstand disruptions; (iii) promoting inclusion through equitable access and participation; and (iv) developing intelligent energy systems that use digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and smart grids to improve management efficiency.
Energy Security
Building security for sufficient energy systems and sustainable economic growth
Resilient Systems
Enhancing resilience for stable and reliable energy supply
Inclusion
Forging inclusion in energy systems strategy and planning
Intelligent Systems
Fostering intelligent energy systems – going beyond transition
Thematic Tracks
Forum's content will be organized around four thematic tracks, each addressing a critical dimension of the energy transition and transformation
Building Security for Sufficient Energy Systems and Sustainable Economic Growth
This track will explore the nexus between energy security, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable economic growth. It will emphasize the importance of resilient infrastructure, diversified energy sources, forward-looking policy frameworks, and technological innovation.
Powering Through: Enhancing the Resilience of Energy Systems for Stable and Reliable Supply
This track will focus on strategies to anticipate and withstand disruptions, diversify energy sources, modernize energy infrastructure, and leverage smart technologies for predictive maintenance and demand management. The track will explore the use of AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and predictive analytics for real-time monitoring and maintenance. It will also highlight the importance of public-private partnerships and regulatory alignment in developing robust and adaptable energy systems.
Forging Inclusion in Developing Energy Systems Strategy and Planning
This track will address the need for equitable and participatory energy transitions. The discussion will explore how diverse voices from communities, industries, policymakers, and innovators can shape equitable, sustainable, and resilient energy futures. The discussion will emphasize the intersection of technology, policy, gender, and social equity, highlighting how inclusive planning can address energy access gaps, empower marginalized communities, and ensure the fair distribution of clean energy benefits.
Fostering Intelligent Energy Systems – Going Beyond Transition
This track will explore how digital innovation is reshaping energy systems. Topics will include smart grid integration, AI-driven predictive analytics, decentralized and community-based energy models, and inclusive regulatory frameworks. The track will highlight how intelligent systems can enable adaptive, efficient, and sustainable energy ecosystems that are accessible to all.
Event Information
Event Schedule
- 8 June 2026: ADB on the Ground and Pre-Forum Events
- 9-10 June 2026: Opening Plenary, Thematic Track Sessions, Deep Dive Workshops and more
- 11 June 2026: Closing Plenary
Venue
Asian Development Bank Headquarters
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City,
Metro Manila, Philippines
Registration
Registration opens in March 2026
Early bird rates available until 1 May 2026
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