4:00 - 4:05 p.m.

Welcome from ADB constituency office

Bertrand Furno, Executive Director, Board of Directors, ADB

4:05 - 4:10 p.m.

Moderator Addresses

Tron Andre Svanes, Energy Specialist, ADB

Carlo Liay, Italian Trade Agency

4:10 - 4:20 p.m.

CESI

Francesco Comito, Area Manager South Asia and Far East

CESI stands as a global leader in technical consulting and engineering for the electric power sector, boasting over 60 years of experience. Its Division KEMA Labs holds the top spot worldwide for independent Testing, Inspection, and Certification services within the electricity industry. Operating in 70 countries, CESI supports clients in tackling energy transition challenges and offers civil and environmental engineering solutions. The clientele includes major utilities, TSOs, DSOs, GenCos, system integrators, international and multilateral financial institutions.

4:20 - 4:30 p.m.

Energy Pool

Alain Dardy, Representative Director & COO of Energy Pool Japan

Energy Pool is a leading smart energy manager specializing in complex systems. At the forefront of the smart grid revolution, Energy Pool optimizes energy consumption for industrial sites, distributed generation, renewable energy, and storage assets, promoting smarter and more sustainable energy management. These flexibilities facilitate seamless integration of renewables, CO2 emissions reduction, and substantial cost savings. Since 2009, Energy Pool has been a pioneer in the French flexibility market, now with over 100 employees, and expanding globally.

4:30 - 4:40 p.m.

Afry

Petteri Härkki, Regional Director Asia

Afry is a Swiss engineering consulting powerhouse with a strong foothold in the Philippines since the 1970s. With a dedicated team of over 70 engineers and specialists, AFRY leads the charge in energy projects across the country. Serving as a trusted advisor to banks, investors, and developers, AFRY undertakes 20+ assignments annually, ranging from feasibility studies to due diligence, and acts as lender's technical advisors. As a preferred consultant for major power plant developers, AFRY boasts an impressive 80% repeat client rate. Equipped with expertise in solar, wind, biomass, hydropower, and thermal technologies, AFRY also takes on roles as EPC Contractors and O&M Services Providers for selected power developments.

4:40 - 5:25 p.m.

Panel Debate and Q&A

Moderator: Pradeep Tharakan, Director, Energy Transition, ADB

Panelists:

Francesco Comito, Area Manager South Asia and Far East, CESI

Alain Dardy, Representative Director & COO, Energy Pool Japan

Petteri Härkki, Regional Director Asia, Afry

Anna Austria-Lemay, Business France

5:25 - 5:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks