Discover the Future at WATT’s NEXT: Your Invitation to Future of ENERGY x AI
forum 2026
Three Key Areas of Focus
energy & Ai
Renewable Energy & BESS
Sustainable Cities
why attend
Engage
Engage with industry leaders & innovators shaping thevfuture of Energy & AI
Gain insight
Gain forward-looking insights on emerging trends and real-world applications
exchange ideas
Exchange ideas through meaningful dialogue with peers and experts
discover
Discover actionable solutions for today’s evolving energy landscape
stay ahead
Stay ahead of change in the energy transition journey
schedule
WATT’s Next RE & BESS Stage: Safety, Standards & Regulatory Readiness: With rapid BESS deployment, safety, standards, and regulatory alignment are now mission‑critical. Day 2 addresses fire safety, system integrity, codes, and compliance frameworks to ensure safe and bankable energy storage adoption.
Opening by Emcee
- 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
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Keynote: “Beyond Lithium: The Role of Sodium-Ion Batteries in Energy Transition”
- 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
- Mr. Wei Zheng - Senior Manager of Application Engineering, SEA, HiTIUM
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
“RE + BESS as the Backbone of Malaysia’s Digital Economy”
by:
- Mr. See Heng Chun – New Energy and Technology Innovation Director, Solaroo RE Systems Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Afzanil Md Anuar – Deputy Director, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
- Mr. Robin Li – Chief Technology Officer, Leoch Battery
"RE + BESS as the Backbone of Malaysia’s Digital Economy"
by:
- Mr. See Heng Chun - New Energy and Technology Innovation Director, Solaroo RE Systems Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Afzanil Md Anuar - Deputy Director, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
- Mr. Robin Li - Chief Technology Officer, Leoch Battery
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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End of Programme of the Day
- 5:00 PM
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Opening Remarks
- 2:30 PM - 2:40 PM
Setting the context: C&I energy storage as a pillar of Malaysia’s energy transition
Setting the context: C&I energy storage as a pillar of Malaysia’s energy transition
- Mr. Justin Sim, President, MPSEA
Keynote: “Bridging Policy with Real Deployment”
- 2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
- Regulatory readiness for behind‑the‑meter and hybrid RE+BESS systems
- Interconnection, licensing and compliance for C&I BESS
- Tariff structures, flexibility, and self-consumption frameworks
- How regulation can unlock private sector investment and adoption
- Regulatory readiness for behind‑the‑meter and hybrid RE+BESS systems
- Interconnection, licensing and compliance for C&I BESS
- Tariff structures, flexibility, and self-consumption frameworks
- How regulation can unlock private sector investment and adoption
- Mr. Johnson Lam - General Manager - Green Energy Solutions, Hasilwan Group
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
“From Regulation to ROI: Unlocking the Value of RE + BESS for C&I Users”
by
- Mr. Raymond Lim – General Manager, EnergyHub Group
- Ms. Layne LV – Founder, CEO, Ewiser Labs Pte Ltd
- Mr. Wang Woei Shenq – Business Development Manager, Verdant Solar
- Mr. Colin Peh Jin Wei – Managing Director, GoRental Global Pte Ltd
"From Regulation to ROI: Unlocking the Value of RE + BESS for C&I Users"
by
- Mr. Raymond Lim - General Manager, EnergyHub Group
- Ms. Layne LV - Founder, CEO, Ewiser Labs Pte Ltd
- Mr. Wang Woei Shenq - Business Development Manager, Verdant Solar
- Mr. Colin Peh Jin Wei - Managing Director, GoRental Global Pte Ltd
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 3:55 PM - 4:30 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 4:30 PM
- -
Opening Remarks
- 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Singapore Battery Consortium
Singapore Battery Consortium
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“Global & Regional BESS Standards: What Developers Must Know”
- 10:40 AM - 10:55 AM
- Standards overview
- Alignment with local codes and grid requirements
- Certification pathways and compliance gaps
- Standards overview
- Alignment with local codes and grid requirements
- Certification pathways and compliance gaps
- Amy Sim - Regional Standards Manager, UL Standards & Engagement
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 10:55 AM - 11:40 AM
“Fire Safety, Risk Mitigation & Emergency Response for BESS”
by
- Ts. Dr. Muhammad Idzdihar bin Idris – Associate Professor / Director – MPSEA Subcommittee, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
- Mr. Victor Ho – Vice President, The Institution of Fire Engineers, Singapore (IFES)
- Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul – Energy Innovation Research Group Director, Thailand Energy Storage and Technology Association (TESTA)
- Mr. Murali Haripalan – Technical Director, Bolt Industries Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Eric Low – Director, Pyro X
"Fire Safety, Risk Mitigation & Emergency Response for BESS"
by
- Ts. Dr. Muhammad Idzdihar bin Idris - Associate Professor / Director - MPSEA Subcommittee, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
- Mr. Victor Ho - Vice President, The Institution of Fire Engineers, Singapore (IFES)
- Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul - Energy Innovation Research Group Director, Thailand Energy Storage and Technology Association (TESTA)
- Mr. Murali Haripalan - Technical Director, Bolt Industries Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Eric Low - Director, Pyro X
- Panel Speaker:s
Networking
- 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 12:00 PM
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WATT’s Next Energy & AI Stage: AI for Energy Transition convenes policymakers and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is powering Malaysia’s energy transition. The programme highlights the nation’s Digital and AI vision in strengthening energy security, system resilience, smart infrastructure, and data centres, while addressing critical issues of data governance, ethics, trust, and cybersecurity. Audience will discover real‑world AI applications spanning grid and asset performance, industrial energy efficiency, renewable energy management, and satellite and geospatial intelligence, demonstrating how AI is transforming energy systems from electrons to intelligence.
MOU Exchange between MyCie & MAESCO
- 3:05 PM - 3:15 PM
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Opening Remarks
- 3:15 PM - 3:25 PM
- Mr. Peter Lundberg - Executive Director, APUEA
Keynote: “Malaysia’s Digital & AI Vision: Powering the Energy Transition”
- 3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
- Role of Ai in Energy Security & Resilience, Net Zero Ambition, and Smart Infrastructure & Data Centre
- Data governance, AI ethics, trust & cybersecurity
- Role of Ai in Energy Security & Resilience, Net Zero Ambition, and Smart Infrastructure & Data Centre
- Data governance, AI ethics, trust & cybersecurity
- Rudyanto Azhar - Director, Economic Development, Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA)
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
“AI for Energy Transition – From Electrons to Intelligence”
by
- Mr. Kanavati Siban – Vice President, Motion Services, ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Yong Sien Wae – Group CEO, Hasilwan Group
- Mr. Casey Tang – Manager, Regional Sales and Marketing, Linkk Busway Systems (M) Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Bruno Lhopiteau – CEO, Bluebee Technologies and Siveco China
"AI for Energy Transition - From Electrons to Intelligence"
by
- Mr. Kanavati Siban - Vice President, Motion Services, ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Yong Sien Wae - Group CEO, Hasilwan Group
- Mr. Casey Tang - Manager, Regional Sales and Marketing, Linkk Busway Systems (M) Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Bruno Lhopiteau - CEO, Bluebee Technologies and Siveco China
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 5:00 PM
- -
Opening Remarks
- 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
- Mr. Peter Lundberg - Executive Director, APUEA
Expert Talk – “Digitalizing Substations to Enable AI Driven Fault Prediction for Higher Reliability.”
- 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
- Harlem Tsai, Business Development Manager, ABB Finland
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
“Designing Sustainable AI Infrastructure: Power, Cooling, Standards & Strategy”
by
- Mr. Wei Zheng – Senior Manager of Application Engineering, SEA, HiTIUM
- Mr. Roger Wong – Managing Director, Mun Hean (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Jongho Kim – President, KTS Co. Ltd. Korea
- Ir. Chong Chew Fan – Past President, ACEM
"Designing Sustainable AI Infrastructure: Power, Cooling, Standards & Strategy"
by
- Mr. Wei Zheng - Senior Manager of Application Engineering, SEA, HiTIUM
- Mr. Roger Wong - Managing Director, Mun Hean (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Jongho Kim - President, KTS Co. Ltd. Korea
- Ir. Chong Chew Fan - Past President, ACEM
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 4:30 PM
- -
Opening Remarks
- 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
- Mr. Peter Lundberg - Executive Director, APUEA
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM
“Next‑Generation Cooling & Energy Efficiency Technologies for AI Infrastructure”
by
- Ms. Karen Ng – Head of Cooling Infrastructure for SEA, ENGIE
- Mr. Adrian Lim Hock Heng – Chief Operation Officer (Projects), KJTS Group Bhd
- Mr. Azharuddin bin Ismai – President, Malaysia District Cooling Association (MDCA)
- Mr. Gaurav Mathur – Global Lead Business Development Manager, Commercial Building Services, Grundfos
- Ir. Dr. Keith Leow, Board of Governors, ASHRAE Malaysia Chapter
"Next‑Generation Cooling & Energy Efficiency Technologies for AI Infrastructure"
by
- Ms. Karen Ng - Head of Cooling Infrastructure for SEA, ENGIE
- Mr. Adrian Lim Hock Heng - Chief Operation Officer (Projects), KJTS Group Bhd
- Mr. Azharuddin bin Ismai - President, Malaysia District Cooling Association (MDCA)
- Mr. Gaurav Mathur - Global Lead Business Development Manager, Commercial Building Services, Grundfos
- Ir. Dr. Keith Leow, Board of Governors, ASHRAE Malaysia Chapter
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 12:30 PM
- -
RE & BESS Stage
Hall 5, Level G
Energy & AI Stage
Hall 7, Level 3
Wednesday
Day 1
June 3, 2026
Wednesday
Day 1
June 3, 2026
Thursday
Day 2
June 4, 2026
Thursday
Day 2
June 4, 2026
Friday
Day 3
June 5, 2026
Friday
Day 3
June 5, 2026
Opening by Emcee
- 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
- -
Keynote: “Beyond Lithium: The Role of Sodium-Ion Batteries in Energy Transition”
- 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
- Mr. Wei Zheng - Senior Manager of Application Engineering, SEA, HiTIUM
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
"RE + BESS as the Backbone of Malaysia’s Digital Economy"
by:
- Mr. See Heng Chun - New Energy and Technology Innovation Director, Solaroo RE Systems Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Afzanil Md Anuar - Deputy Director, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
- Mr. Robin Li - Chief Technology Officer, Leoch Battery
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 5:00 PM
- -
Opening Remarks
- 2:30 PM - 2:40 PM
Setting the context: C&I energy storage as a pillar of Malaysia’s energy transition
- Mr. Justin Sim, President, MPSEA
Keynote: “Bridging Policy with Real Deployment”
- 2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
- Regulatory readiness for behind‑the‑meter and hybrid RE+BESS systems
- Interconnection, licensing and compliance for C&I BESS
- Tariff structures, flexibility, and self-consumption frameworks
- How regulation can unlock private sector investment and adoption
- Mr. Johnson Lam - General Manager - Green Energy Solutions, Hasilwan Group
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
"From Regulation to ROI: Unlocking the Value of RE + BESS for C&I Users"
by
- Mr. Raymond Lim - General Manager, EnergyHub Group
- Ms. Layne LV - Founder, CEO, Ewiser Labs Pte Ltd
- Mr. Wang Woei Shenq - Business Development Manager, Verdant Solar
- Mr. Colin Peh Jin Wei - Managing Director, GoRental Global Pte Ltd
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 3:55 PM - 4:30 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 4:30 PM
- -
Opening Remarks
- 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Singapore Battery Consortium
- -
“Global & Regional BESS Standards: What Developers Must Know”
- 10:40 AM - 10:55 AM
- Standards overview
- Alignment with local codes and grid requirements
- Certification pathways and compliance gaps
- Amy Sim - Regional Standards Manager, UL Standards & Engagement
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 10:55 AM - 11:40 AM
"Fire Safety, Risk Mitigation & Emergency Response for BESS"
by
- Ts. Dr. Muhammad Idzdihar bin Idris - Associate Professor / Director - MPSEA Subcommittee, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
- Mr. Victor Ho - Vice President, The Institution of Fire Engineers, Singapore (IFES)
- Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul - Energy Innovation Research Group Director, Thailand Energy Storage and Technology Association (TESTA)
- Mr. Murali Haripalan - Technical Director, Bolt Industries Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Eric Low - Director, Pyro X
- Panel Speaker:s
Networking
- 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 12:00 PM
- -
MOU Exchange between MyCie & MAESCO
- 3:05 PM - 3:15 PM
- -
Opening Remarks
- 3:15 PM - 3:25 PM
- Mr. Peter Lundberg - Executive Director, APUEA
Keynote: “Malaysia’s Digital & AI Vision: Powering the Energy Transition”
- 3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
- Role of Ai in Energy Security & Resilience, Net Zero Ambition, and Smart Infrastructure & Data Centre
- Data governance, AI ethics, trust & cybersecurity
- Rudyanto Azhar - Director, Economic Development, Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA)
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
"AI for Energy Transition - From Electrons to Intelligence"
by
- Mr. Kanavati Siban - Vice President, Motion Services, ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Yong Sien Wae - Group CEO, Hasilwan Group
- Mr. Casey Tang - Manager, Regional Sales and Marketing, Linkk Busway Systems (M) Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Bruno Lhopiteau - CEO, Bluebee Technologies and Siveco China
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 5:00 PM
- -
Opening Remarks
- 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
- Mr. Peter Lundberg - Executive Director, APUEA
Expert Talk – “Digitalizing Substations to Enable AI Driven Fault Prediction for Higher Reliability.”
- 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
- Harlem Tsai, Business Development Manager, ABB Finland
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
"Designing Sustainable AI Infrastructure: Power, Cooling, Standards & Strategy"
by
- Mr. Wei Zheng - Senior Manager of Application Engineering, SEA, HiTIUM
- Mr. Roger Wong - Managing Director, Mun Hean (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Jongho Kim - President, KTS Co. Ltd. Korea
- Ir. Chong Chew Fan - Past President, ACEM
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 4:30 PM
- -
Opening Remarks
- 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
- Mr. Peter Lundberg - Executive Director, APUEA
Industry Insights Panel Discussion
- 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM
"Next‑Generation Cooling & Energy Efficiency Technologies for AI Infrastructure"
by
- Ms. Karen Ng - Head of Cooling Infrastructure for SEA, ENGIE
- Mr. Adrian Lim Hock Heng - Chief Operation Officer (Projects), KJTS Group Bhd
- Mr. Azharuddin bin Ismai - President, Malaysia District Cooling Association (MDCA)
- Mr. Gaurav Mathur - Global Lead Business Development Manager, Commercial Building Services, Grundfos
- Ir. Dr. Keith Leow, Board of Governors, ASHRAE Malaysia Chapter
- Panel Speakers
Networking
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
- -
End of Programme of the Day
- 12:30 PM
- -
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