Beyond Transition: Building Secure, Resilient, Inclusive, and Intelligent Energy Systems
8-11 June 2026 | ADB Headquarters, Manila
Full Agenda
Four days of plenaries, thematic tracks, deep dive workshops, and sector sessions — shaping Asia and the Pacific's energy future.
| Agenda for ACEF 2026 – Monday, 8 June | ||||
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| MORNING SESSION 9:00–10:30 AM (GMT+8) |
Early Registration and Open Networking |
Pre-Forum Events + ADB on the Ground |
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| 10:30–11:00 AM | Break | |||
| MORNING SESSION 11:00 AM–12:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Early Registration and Open Networking |
Pre-Forum Events + ADB on the Ground |
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| 12:30–2:00 PM | Lunch | |||
| AFTERNOON SESSION 2:00–3:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Pre-Forum Events |
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| 3:30–4:00 PM | Break | |||
| AFTERNOON SESSION 4:00–5:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Pre-Forum Events |
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
ADB = Asian Development Bank, ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations, CCSD = Centre for Climate and Sustainability Disclosures, CTC Global = CTC Global Corporation, GIZ = Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GWEC = Global Wind Energy Council, GOWA = Global Offshore Wind Alliance, IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency, KEA = Korea Energy Agency, METI = Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, PSOD-OMDP = Private Sector Operations Department – Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnerships, SEAS = Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
| Agenda for ACEF 2026 – Tuesday, 9 June | |||||
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| MORNING SESSION 9:00–10:30 AM (GMT+8) |
Opening Plenary Energy Security and Diversification in Asia and the Pacific |
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| 10:30–11:00 AM | Break | ||||
| MORNING SESSION 11:00 AM–12:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Opening Plenary Energy Security and Diversification in Asia and the Pacific |
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| 12:30–2:00 PM | Lunch | ||||
| AFTERNOON SESSION 2:00–3:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Thematic Track Session 1.1 Building Security for Sufficient Energy Systems and Sustainable Economic Growth (Energy Infrastructure Resilience) |
Thematic Track 2.1 Powering Through: Environmental Vulnerability and Enhancing the Resilience of Energy Systems (Anticipating and Managing Disruptions) |
Thematic Track 3.1 Forging Inclusion in Developing Energy Systems Strategy and Planning (Embedding Equity in Energy Policy Frameworks) |
Thematic Track 4.1 Fostering Intelligent Energy Systems – Going Beyond Transition (Smart Grid Integration & Real-Time Energy Management) |
Deep Dive Workshop AI-Enabled Solutions and Innovative Business Models for the Clean Energy Transition: Lessons from Korea (KEA) |
| 3:30–4:00 PM | Break | ||||
| AFTERNOON SESSION 4:00–5:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Thematic Track Session 1.1 Building Security for Sufficient Energy Systems and Sustainable Economic Growth (Diversification of Energy Sources) |
Thematic Track 2.2 Powering Through: Environmental Vulnerability and Enhancing the Resilience of Energy Systems (Diversification and Decentralization of Energy Sources) |
Thematic Track 3.2 Forging Inclusion in Developing Energy Systems Strategy and Planning (Community-Centered Energy Planning) |
Thematic Track 4.2 Fostering Intelligent Energy Systems – Going Beyond Transition (AI-Driven Analytics, Robust Data Management and Cybersecurity as Essential Pillars of Modern Energy Systems) |
Deep Dive Workshop Aligning Support for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains for a Resilient Clean Energy Future (ADB) |
| 6:00–8:00 PM |
Reception ADB Welcome Reception |
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
ADB = Asian Development Bank, ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations, CCSD = Centre for Climate and Sustainability Disclosures, CTC Global = CTC Global Corporation, GIZ = Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GWEC = Global Wind Energy Council, GOWA = Global Offshore Wind Alliance, IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency, KEA = Korea Energy Agency, METI = Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, PSOD-OMDP = Private Sector Operations Department – Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnerships, SEAS = Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
| Agenda for ACEF 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June | |||||
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| MORNING SESSION 9:00–10:30 AM (GMT+8) |
Thematic Track Session 1.3 Building Security for Sufficient Energy Systems and Sustainable Economic Growth (Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Energy Security) |
Thematic Track 2.3 Powering Through: Environmental Vulnerability and Enhancing the Resilience of Energy Systems (Smart Infrastructure and Predictive Technologies) |
Thematic Track 3.3 Forging Inclusion in Developing Energy Systems Strategy and Planning (Inclusive Innovation and Technology Deployment) |
Thematic Track 4.3 Fostering Intelligent Energy Systems – Going Beyond Transition (Digitalization and AI Accelerating Discovery and Optimal Processing of Important Clean Energy Inputs) |
Sector/Thematic Session Accelerating the ASEAN Power Grid: From Ambition to Implementation (ADB PSOD-OMDP) |
| 10:30–11:00 AM | Break | ||||
| MORNING SESSION 11:00 AM–12:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Thematic Track Session 1.4 Building Security for Sufficient Energy Systems and Sustainable Economic Growth (Technological Innovation and Smart Integrated Systems) |
Thematic Track 2.4 Powering Through: Environmental Vulnerability and Enhancing the Resilience of Energy Systems (Policy, Investment, and Cross-Sector Collaboration) |
Thematic Track 3.4 Forging Inclusion in Developing Energy Systems Strategy and Planning (Financing and Partnerships for Beyond Just Energy Transition) |
Thematic Track 4.4 Fostering Intelligent Energy Systems – Going Beyond Transition (Digitalization, Environment, and People) |
Sector/Thematic Session From Pipeline to Bankable Projects: Financing the ASEAN Power Grid (ADB PSOD-OMDP) |
| 12:30–2:00 PM | Lunch | ||||
| AFTERNOON SESSION 2:00–3:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Deep Dive Workshop TBC (METI) |
Deep Dive Workshop Building the Grid of the Future: Data and AI Driven Transmission System for Efficiency, Resilience, and Prosperity (ADB and CTC Global) |
Deep Dive Workshop Enabling Cross-Border Pumped Storage Hydropower Deployment: Addressing Bankability, Regulation, and Risk in ASEAN (ADB) |
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| 3:30–4:00 PM | Break | ||||
| AFTERNOON SESSION 4:00–5:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Deep Dive Workshop Intelligent Energy Systems for Inclusive, Just and Sustainable Energy Solutions (GIZ) |
Deep Dive Workshop Intelligent Energy: How AI is Powering Asia's Secure and Resilient Clean Energy Future (ADB and SEAS) |
Deep Dive Workshop TBC (CCSD Gender) |
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
ADB = Asian Development Bank, ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations, CCSD = Centre for Climate and Sustainability Disclosures, CTC Global = CTC Global Corporation, GIZ = Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GWEC = Global Wind Energy Council, GOWA = Global Offshore Wind Alliance, IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency, KEA = Korea Energy Agency, METI = Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, PSOD-OMDP = Private Sector Operations Department – Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnerships, SEAS = Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
| Agenda for ACEF 2026 – Thursday, 11 June | |||||
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| MORNING SESSION 9:00–10:30 AM (GMT+8) |
Sector/Thematic Session Southeast Asia's Dual Transformation: Driving Reliable, Affordable, and Sustainable Energy for Digital Growth and Frontier Integration (ADB Southeast Asia and Pacific) |
Sector/Thematic Session From Security to Strategy: Designing a Secure and Integrated South Asian Energy System (ADB South Asia) |
Sector/Thematic Session Next Generation Energy Systems in Central, West and East Asia: Technology, Markets and Regional Integration (ADB Central West & East Asia) |
Sector/Thematic Session Securing Wind Energy Supply Chains in ASEAN for Shared Resilience and Sustainable Growth (ADB Energy Transition, GWEC, and GOWA) |
Sector/Thematic Session Powering the Digital Economy: Turning Data Center Growth into Energy Transition Opportunity (ADB Emerging Areas) |
| 10:30–11:00 AM | Break | ||||
| MORNING SESSION 11:00 AM–12:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Sector/Thematic Session Future-Ready Power Systems: Building Resilient and Circular Energy Pathways for Pacific Islands (ADB Southeast Asia and Pacific) |
Sector/Thematic Session Sharing Energy, Sharing Risks: Intelligent Power Grids for a More Secure South Asia (ADB South Asia) |
Sector/Thematic Session Next Generation Energy Systems in Central, West and East Asia: Technology, Markets and Regional Integration (ADB Central West & East Asia) |
Sector/Thematic Session Securing Wind Energy Supply Chains in ASEAN for Shared Resilience and Sustainable Growth (ADB Energy Transition, GWEC, and GOWA) |
Sector/Thematic Session Powering the Digital Economy: Turning Data Center Growth into Energy Transition Opportunity (ADB Emerging Areas) |
| 12:30–2:00 PM | Lunch | ||||
| AFTERNOON SESSION 2:00–3:30 PM (GMT+8) |
Closing Plenary Sustainable Pathways Beyond Transition: Delivering Resilience and Impact |
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| 3:30 PM onwards | End of Forum | ||||
Abbreviations and Acronyms
ADB = Asian Development Bank, ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations, CCSD = Centre for Climate and Sustainability Disclosures, CTC Global = CTC Global Corporation, GIZ = Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GWEC = Global Wind Energy Council, GOWA = Global Offshore Wind Alliance, IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency, KEA = Korea Energy Agency, METI = Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, PSOD-OMDP = Private Sector Operations Department – Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnerships, SEAS = Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore