Deep Dive Workshop
Towards a Cleaner Future: Accelerating Global Cooperation and Innovation for Sustainable Energy
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (GMT +8)
The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing a profound transformation in its energy landscape, with clean energy innovations playing a pivotal role in the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future. Governments and private sector actors are making substantial investments in research and development to enhance the deployment of cutting-edge energy technologies. These advancements are unlocking new energy potential, expanding energy access, and fostering greater inclusivity in energy markets.
The clean energy transition in Asia presents a complex set of challenges and opportunities that require a multifaceted approach. Despite notable progress, several challenges persist that impede the widespread adoption of clean energy technologies.
Central to this transition is the development of capacity-building initiatives that enhance the expertise of local stakeholders and accelerate the adoption of advanced energy solutions. Building expertise in energy efficiency and renewable technologies, while also sharing successful models of knowledge transfer, is key to accelerating progress in energy transitions.
Emerging technologies such as hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), and advancements in renewable energy will play a critical role in shaping the future of energy systems. These innovations hold the potential to transform energy infrastructure, mitigate emissions, and improve energy security.
By fostering a collaborative environment, this workshop will encourage the exchange of ideas, highlight shared experiences, and focus on practical solutions for advancing the clean energy transition in Asia. The insights gathered will help shape the way forward in accelerating global cooperation and innovation for sustainable energy.
AGENDA
2:00 - 2:05 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Boonam Shin, Executive Director, KEA
Session 1: Strengthening Global Cooperation and Policy for Clean Energy Future
2:05 - 2:20 p.m.
ADB-KEA Collaboration: Advancing Innovation and Cooperation for a Low-Carbon Asia-Pacific
Aiming Zhou, Deputy Country Director, PRC Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank
2:20 - 2:35 p.m.
Energy Audit as a Global Cooperative Measure to Design a Change for Decarbonization in Industry Sector
Seok-Jai Choi, Director General, Korea Energy Agency
2:35 - 2:45 p.m.
A Korea – Sri Lanka Cooperation Model for Sustainable Energy Transition: A Journey Spanning 15 Years
Harsha Wickramasinghe, Director General, SLSEA
2:45 - 2:55 p.m.
Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia: Cooperative Approaches for a Sustainable Energy Transition
Sascha Oppowa, Project Director, GIZ
2:55 - 3:10 p.m.
Korea's Offshore Wind Power Special Act: Enactment and Pathways for International Cooperation
Yunsoung Kim, CEO, Energy and Space
3:10 - 3:30 p.m.
Q&A Session
Moderator: Jaesung Kwak, Professor, Kyung Hee University
3:30 - 3:35 p.m.
Group Photos
3:35 - 4:00 p.m.
Break
Session 2: Technology Innovation for Sustainable Energy
4:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Energy Transition: KOEN's Hydropower Projects with MDBs in South Asia
An-Sang Yoon, General Manager, Korea South East Power Co. (KOEN)
4:15 - 4:25 p.m.
Driving the Energy Transition Through Carbon Neutral Solutions and Global Collaboration in Floating Solar Projects
Taehoon Kim, Senior Manager, K-Water
4:25 - 4:40 p.m.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Net Zero: Innovation and Global Collaboration
Jungsun Kim, Leader of Sales Group, Samsung E&A
4:40 - 4:55 p.m.
Technology Innovation for Sustainable Energy Transition: Hybrid Carbon Capture and Offshore Storage Solutions
Heehun Chae and Sunghoon Park, Senior Researchers, Hyundai E&C
4:55 - 5:05 p.m.
Innovative Decentralized Renewable Energy Monitoring System in Korea: Supporting Sustainable Energy Transition
Hyein Park, CEO Staff, 60Hz Inc.
5:05 - 5:20 p.m.
Q&A Session
Moderator: Jaesung Kwak, Professor, Kyung Hee University
5:20 - 5:30 p.m.
Closing Session
SPEAKERS
Boonam Shin
Executive Director, Korea Energy Agency
Aiming Zhou
Deputy Country Director, ADB
SeokJai CHOI
Director, Korea Energy Agency
Harsha Wickramasinghe
Director General, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority
Sascha Oppowa
Project Director, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Yunsoung Kim
CEO, Energy and Space, Inc.
Jaesung Kwak
Professor, Kyung Hee University
(Emcee and Moderator)y
Ansang Yoon
General Manager, Korea South East Power Co.(KOEN)
Taehoon KIM
Senior Manager, K-Water
Jungsun Kim
Sales Group Leader, SAMSUNG E&A
Heehun Chae
Senior Researchers, Hyundai E&C
Sunghoon Park
Senior Reseacher, Hyundai E&C
Hyein Park
CEO Staff, 60Hz Inc.
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