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Agenda for ACEF 2023 - Tuesday June 13
MORNING SESSION
9:00 AM-10:30 PM (GMT+8)

Opening Plenary

Vision for the Role of Clean Energy in
Driving a Carbon-Neutral 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

Vision for the Role of Clean Energy in
Driving a Carbon-Neutral 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 1

Session 1.1: Women in the Energy Work Force and Leadership Roles

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Thematic Track 2

Session 2.1: Public-private Partnerships (PPP) in Clean Energy

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Thematic Track 3

Session 3.1: Energy Efficiency Solutions for Power, Heating and Cooling

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Thematic Track 4

Session 4.1: Current status and future trends in renewable energy in Asia and the Pacific

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Spotlight Session

Asia and the Polycrisis: How the Region is Responding with Renewables
(REN21, REI)

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3:30-4:00 PM Break
AFTERNOON SESSION
4:00-5:30 PM (GMT+8)

Thematic Track 1

Session 1.2: Gender-responsive Energy Policies and Programs

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Thematic Track 2

Session 2.2: New Business Models and Approaches

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Thematic Track 3

Session 3.2: Status and Opportunities for DSM in Asia and the Pacific

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Thematic Track 4

Session 4.2: Innovative Business Models and Financing Mechanisms for Renewable Energy

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Deep Dive Workshop

Spark the Future: Unlocking Clean Energy Innovation through Blended Finance
(ADB OPPP)

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LEGEND

Thematic Track 1: Gender Equality in Clean Energy Development Deep Dive Workshop
Thematic Track 2: Private Sector for Clean Energy Innovations Plenary
Thematic Track 3: Energy Efficiency for the Energy Transition Spotlight Session
Thematic Track 4: Innovative and Resilient Renewable Energy
Agenda for ACEF 2023 - Wednesday June 14
MORNING SESSION
9:00 AM-10:30 PM (GMT+8)

Deep Dive Workshop

USAID/USG Partnership for Southeast Asia's Clean and Inclusive Energy Future
(USAID)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Country Action for Accelerating Clean Cooking Transition
(SEforALL, UNESCAP, MECS, CCA)

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10:30-11:00 AM Break
MORNING SESSION
11:00 AM-12:30 PM (GMT+8)

Deep Dive Workshop

USAID/USG Partnership for Southeast Asia's Clean and Inclusive Energy Future
(USAID)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Country Action for Accelerating Clean Cooking Transition
(SEforALL, UNESCAP, MECS, CCA)

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12:30-2:00 PM Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION
2:00-3:30 PM (GMT+8)

Deep Dive Workshop

No Transmission – No Transition! 21st Century T&D Systems for Net Zero
(ADB)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Energy Storage and Smart Grid Solutions
(Embassy of Canada)

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Spotlight Session

Digital Technology as a Driver of Decarbonization
(ADB)

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Spotlight Session

Enhancing Efficiency Standards and Labelling for Appliances in Asia-Pacific
(CLASP, GIZ)

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3:30-4:00 PM Break
AFTERNOON SESSION
4:00-5:30 PM (GMT+8)

Deep Dive Workshop

No Transmission – No Transition! 21st Century T&D Systems for Net Zero
(ADB)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Energy Storage in Asia: Current Status, Future Trends, and Business Opportunities
(ADB, DNV, ACE Partners)

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Spotlight Session

Digital Technology as a Driver of Decarbonization
(ADB)

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Spotlight Session

Delivering Energy Efficiency through Local Governments
(DOE, ADB, DEM, ACE Partners)

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LEGEND

Thematic Track 1: Gender Equality in Clean Energy Development Deep Dive Workshop
Thematic Track 2: Private Sector for Clean Energy Innovations Plenary
Thematic Track 3: Energy Efficiency for the Energy Transition Spotlight Session
Thematic Track 4: Innovative and Resilient Renewable Energy
Agenda for ACEF 2023 - Thursday June 15
MORNING SESSION
9:00 AM-10:30 PM (GMT+8)

Thematic Track 1

Session 1.3: Financing Inclusive Energy Transition

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Thematic Track 2

Session 2.3:Accelerating Private Sector Clean Energy Investment

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Thematic Track 3

Session 3.3: Innovations in Energy Efficiency for Deep Decarbonization

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Thematic Track 4

Session 4.3: Digitalization of Renewable Energy Systems

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Spotlight Session

Regional Power Trading: Current Status and Future Opportunities for South and Southeast Asia
(ADB-South Asia and Southeast Asia Department)

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10:30-11:00 AM Break
MORNING SESSION
11:00-12:30 PM (GMT+8)

Thematic Track 1

Session 1.4: Accelerating Energy Transition through Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship

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Thematic Track 2

Session 2.4: Incubators for Clean Energy Innovation

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Thematic Track 3

Session 3.4: Enabling Conditions and Drivers for Energy Efficiency

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Thematic Track 4

Session 4.4: Evolution of the Mini-grid

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Deep Dive Workshop

TBC

12:30-2:00 PM Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION
2:00-3:30 PM (GMT+8)

Deep Dive Workshop

Regional Leadership on Sustainable Cooling and the COP 28 Global Cooling Pledge
(ADB, SEforAll, Cool Coalition)

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Deep Dive Workshop

On the Path to Carbon Neutrality by Mid Century: Sharing Korea's Experience
(KEA, MOTIE)

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Spotlight Session

Green Hydrogen: Development, Status and Prospects
(ADB, IRENA, UNIDO, GH2.ORG)

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3:30-4:00 PM Break
AFTERNOON SESSION
4:00-5:30 PM (GMT+8)

Deep Dive Workshop

Regional Leadership on Sustainable Cooling and the COP 28 Global Cooling Pledge
(ADB, SEforAll, Cool Coalition)

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Deep Dive Workshop

On the Path to Carbon Neutrality by Mid Century: Sharing Korea's Experience
(KEA, MOTIE)

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Spotlight Session

Green Hydrogen: Development, Status and Prospects
(ADB, IRENA, UNIDO, GH2.ORG)

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LEGEND

Thematic Track 1: Gender Equality in Clean Energy Development Deep Dive Workshop
Thematic Track 2: Private Sector for Clean Energy Innovations Plenary
Thematic Track 3: Energy Efficiency for the Energy Transition Spotlight Session
Thematic Track 4: Innovative and Resilient Renewable Energy
Agenda for ACEF 2023 - Friday June 16
MORNING SESSION
9:00 AM-10:30 PM (GMT+8)

Deep Dive Workshop

An Ocean of Energy- Part 1: Technology
(ADB)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Energy-Food-Water-Climate Nexus: Renewable Energy Solutions for Low Carbon and Resilient Agri-Food Systems
(ADB)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Solarizing Sustainability: Catalyzing Clean Energy Collaborative Action in Asia and the Pacific
(ADB, ISA)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Innovation, Technology, and Nudges for Combatting Climate Change
(ADB Innovation Hub, D-Sharing)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Towards a Just Energy Transition in South Asia: Opportunities and Challenges for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
(ADB, University of Melbourne)

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10:30-11:00 AM Break
MORNING SESSION
11:00-12:30 PM (GMT+8)

Deep Dive Workshop

An Ocean of Energy - Part 2: Development
(ADB)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Energy-Food-Water-Climate Nexus: Renewable Energy Solutions for Low Carbon and Resilient Agri-Food Systems
(ADB)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Solarizing Sustainability: Catalyzing Clean Energy Collaborative Action in Asia and the Pacific
(ADB, ISA)

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Deep Dive Workshop

Digital Innovations in Energy Sector Supporting Clean Energy Transition: Real Stories from the Ground
(GIZ)

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Spotlight Session

Impact on the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on the Energy Transition in Southeast Asia and its Regional Implications

(ETP)

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12:30-2:00 PM Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION2:00-3:30 PM (GMT+8)

Closing Plenary

Solidarity and Commitment Toward a Carbon-Neutral Asia and the Pacific with Clean Energy

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3:30-4:00 PM Break
AFTERNOON SESSION
4:00-5:30 PM (GMT+8)

Closing Plenary

Solidarity and Commitment Toward a Carbon-Neutral Asia and the Pacific with Clean Energy

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LEGEND

Thematic Track 1: Gender Equality in Clean Energy Development Deep Dive Workshop
Thematic Track 2: Private Sector for Clean Energy Innovations Plenary
Thematic Track 3: Energy Efficiency for the Energy Transition Spotlight Session
Thematic Track 4: Innovative and Resilient Renewable Energy

ADB = Asian Development Bank, CLASP = Collaborative Labeling and Annotation System Platform, DNV = Det Norske Veritas, D-Sharing = Denryoku Sharing, GH2.org = Green Hydrogen Organisation, GIZ = Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbei, IRENA = International Renewable Energy Agency, ISA = International Solar Alliance, KEA = Korea Energy Agency, LGU = local government unit, MEPS = minimum energy performance standards, MOTIE = Republic of Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, PNNL = Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, PSIF = The Infrastructure Finance Division, PSOD = Private Sector Operations Department, OPPP = Office of Public-Private Partnership, SEforALL = Sustainable Energy for All, UNESCAP = United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, UNIDO = United Nations Industrial Development Organization, USAID-RDMA = United States Agency for International Development - Regional Development Mission for Asia