ACEF 2025 Speakers

Atty. Jose M. Layug, Jr., also known as “Jay,” is a seasoned energy law expert and policy advocate with a distinguished career in both public and private sectors. He is currently a Senior Partner at Divina Law Offices and serves as President of the Developers of Renewable Energy for AdvanceMent,

Engr. Dr. Muhammad Awais currently serves as Chief Engineer (Electrical R&D) at Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables Co., Ltd. (NBO), Ningbo, China. He is involved in multiple key R&Ds and supervises EHV DC and AC cable system designs. He previously worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the College of

Azarine has over two years of experience advancing decarbonization and energy transition within industrial sectors. Prior to joining WRI Indonesia, she worked at PwC Indonesia as a Research Analyst Intern, supporting industry and market analysis, as well as contributing the development of Indonesia�

Badri Nath Baral, a seasoned energy professional with 20+ years in clean energy financing, driving private sector investment and de-risking strategies, leads Winrock International’s Nepal operations. He has secured several renewable projects various development partners and private foundations, em

I am a climate change economist working as the senior policy advisor for series of countries. I am currently a Co-Director for MENTARI Program (a G-to-G program between UK and Indonesia to accelerate low carbon and energy transition in Indonesia. I am actively involved in Policy Working Group under

Balawant Joshi is the Founder and Managing Director of Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt. Ltd., and a prominent expert in India’s power sector with over 30 years of experience in electricity policy, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. He also serves as Director on the boards of Enfragy Solutio

Beatrice Yulo Gomez leads the team of environmental experts that support ADB’s private sector operations, ensuring that projects comply with the Bank’s safeguard policies and environmental requirements. She works closely with project teams, borrowers, and clients to integrate sustainability and

Bekhruz Mirzayev is the Head of the Department of Environmental Diplomacy and Green Economy Projects at the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. With a strong background in renewable energy, green economy development, and carbon market coordination, he has held senior roles in both the

Ben Carrozzi is a projects and structured finance specialist, who advises his clients on the development and financing of renewable energy and low carbon infrastructure projects around the world. Ben has advised on some of the foremost transactions in the energy transition space spanning offshore w

Mr. Dasgupta is a financial industry leader with over 35 years of experience across a range of economies, including in Asia and the Pacific. He was Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd., the largest private sector general insurance company in India. He led ICICI’s suc

Bikash UpretyEnergy Specialist, GIZ NepalBikash Uprety is an energy specialist with over a decade of experience in advancing clean energy access, energy efficiency, and climate-resilient development in Nepal and the South Asian region. He currently works with the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficien

Bishal Thaps brings 25 years of global experience working with a wide range of public and private sector partners across energy, climate, energy efficiency, environment, and sustainability. He brings expertise in designing, developing, and implementing multi-dimensional energy sector projects with g