Programme

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19 June

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Joint Opening by Guest-of-Honour

L5 Grand Ballroom

09:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Joint Opening Ministerial Plenary

L5 Grand Ballroom

H.E. Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations,

Singapore

Description

The 2024 CESG-SIWW Joint Opening Ministerial Plenary will feature high-level panelists to share their insights on the implementation of decarbonisation and sustainability policies in their home states and industries post-COP28, with environment and water leaders from public and private sectors, international organisations and think-tanks attending the event.

Moderator

Prof Benjamin Cashore

Li Ka Shing Professor in Public Management and Director, Institute for Environment and Sustainability,

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

Speakers

H.E. Shintaro Ito

Minister Ministry of the Environment,

Japan

Panellists

H.E. Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations,

Singapore

Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid

Minister Ministry of Development,

Brunei Darussalam

YB Tuan Haji Akmal Nasrullah bin Mohd Nasir

Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA),

Malaysia

Ms Guo Fang

Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment,

People's Republic of China

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Environment Expo Day 1

Level 1 Hall B and C

02:00 PM - 02:10 PM

Welcome Remarks

Sustainability Summit

L4 Orchid Ballroom

02:10 PM - 02:30 PM

Keynote Address 1: Driving Resilience and Sustainability

Sustainability Summit

L4 Orchid Ballroom

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Panel on Net Zero

Sustainability Summit

L4 Orchid Ballroom

Description

Achieving net zero emissions has become more pressing due to global and economic uncertainties. This panel will delve into innovative solutions for sustainability while exploring the anticipated impact post-COP28 on these solutions and the real-world implementation of low carbon solutions.

Moderator

Ms Audrey Tan

Assistant News Editor,

The Straits Times

Panellists

Mr Antonio Castellano

Partner and Coleader of the Electric Power & Natural Gas Practice in Southeast Asia,

McKinsey & Company

Mr Thomas Brzostowski

Interim Singapore Country Director,

The Nature Conservancy

Mr Calvin Chung

Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Engineering & Operations Group,

JTC

04:00 PM - 04:20 PM

Keynote Address 2: Paving the way towards Net Zero - engaging industries and SMEs for sustainability

Sustainability Summit

L4 Orchid Ballroom

04:20 PM - 05:20 PM

Panel on Low Carbon Transition

Sustainability Summit

L4 Orchid Ballroom

Description

In the current landscape, it is increasingly critical for businesses to embrace a low-carbon transition. This panel will explore the multi-faceted approach on leveraging blended and transition finance to pivot towards more sustainable, low-carbon business models, and the strategic utilisation of carbon credits in propelling industries towards a low-carbon transition.

Moderator

Prof Johan Sulaeman

Director,

Sustainable and Green Finance Institute, National University of Singapore

Panellists

Mr Adrian Ow

Managing Director, Head of ESG Solutions & Business Enablers, Group Wholesale Banking,

United Overseas Bank

Mr Keishi Takemasa

President,

Modern Asia Environmental Holdings Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Dowa Eco-System Co., Ltd.

Ms Fang Eu-Lin

Sustainability and Climate Change Practice Leader,

PwC Singapore

20 June

09:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Climate Leadership: Pathways to Action and Innovation

Sustainability and Clean Environment Convention

L4 Orchid Room, 4201B

Description

Climate Leadership: Pathways to Action and Innovation track brings together domain experts and business leaders to share insights on the latest climate change impacts and best practices to help businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transit to renewable energy sources and implement sustainable practices to combat climate change.

Speakers

Dr Aurel Moise

Deputy Director, Climate Research Department,

Meteorological Service Singapore, National Environment Agency

Mr Brian Ho Chi Kuen

Partner, Sustainability Leader for Southeast Asia, and Sustainability Assurance Leader for the Asia-Pacific,

Deloitte

Ms Gayle Goh

Director for Planning,

Singapore National Climate Change Secretariat Strategy Group, Prime Minister's Office

Mr Jackson Goh

Managing Director, Environment,

Infratructure Division, Keppel

Mr Lee Kok Kin

Chief Executive Officer,

SembWaste

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Enterprise SG Innovation Track - Developing a Sustainable Circular Economy through Partnership

LaunchPad

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Environment Expo Day 2

Level 1 Hall B and C

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Australia on Global Stage: Navigating Sustainable Futures

Landing Zone

01:30 PM - 04:55 PM

Closing the Loop: Innovations for Better Resource Circularity

Sustainability and Clean Environment Convention

L4 Orchid Room, 4201B

Description

The Resource Circularity track brings together waste management experts and business leaders to share insights on latest trends and policies, business case studies and innovations with a focus in plastic, e-waste and food waste.

Speakers

Dr Chua Jian Yong

Co-founder and Technology Creator,

Mottainnai Food Tech

Mr Kong Qi Herng

Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder,

Themoonbeam.Co Pte. Ltd.

Mr Luca Spadacini

Director,

JFE Engineering Corporation

Mr Mitsuru Tada

Head, Waste-to-Energy Business Unit,

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd

Dr Sandra Yap

Head of People, Marketing & External Relations,

Se-cure Waste Management Pte. Ltd

Mr Shohei Hashimoto

Senior Technical Manager,

Modern Asia Environmental Holdings Subsidiary of DOWA Eco-system Co., Ltd (DES)

01:30 PM - 04:30 PM

France-Singapore Circular Economy Forum [By-invitation]

Landing Zone

02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Urban Solutions and Sustainability Innovation & Enterprise Office - Success story of a triple-helix partnership

LaunchPad

21 June

09:15 AM - 12:20 PM

Advancing Public Hygiene Practices: Delivering Cleaning Services for the Future

Sustainability and Clean Environment Convention

L4 Orchid Room, 4201B

Description

Advancing Public Hygiene Practices: Delivering Cleaning Services for the Future track explores the shift from headcount-based to outcome-based contracting cleaning and advancements in robotic cleaning technology for reduced manual labour and resource efficiency. Industry leaders will also share strategies and solutions for energy-efficient, low carbon and safe cleaning processes.

Speakers

Mr Andrew Ang

Deputy Director, Estates and Facilities Management,

Temasek Polytechnic

Mr Kenichi Yoshida, Kent

Chief Business Officer of Softbank Robotics and Chairman of global SmartBX,

Softbank Robotics Group Corp

Mr Leroy Hsu

Chief Marketing Officer,

AirTumTec Holdings Pte Ltd

Dr Quah Lee Kiang, FRICS

Director,

Real Estate & Construction Centre/Academy, Singapore

Mr Tan Wei Hock, Edy

Chief Executive Officer,

Chye Thiam Maintenance Pte Ltd

10:00 AM - 04:30 PM

ISWA Beacon Conference

Landing Zone

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Environment Expo Day 3

Level 1 Hall B and C

01:50 PM - 04:20 PM

Winning the War: Sustainable Solutions for Smart Pest Management

Sustainability and Clean Environment Convention

L4 Orchid Room, 4201B

Description

Winning the War: Sustainable Solutions for Smart Pest Management track explores how climate change affects pest management with regards to pest biology and behaviour, and the effects on efficacy of all pest control activities. The session will also explore the trend towards integrated pest management and showcase the latest in sustainable innovations and best practices.

Speakers

Dr How Yee Fatt

Regional Business Support Manager, Technical – R&D,

Bentz Jaz Singapore Pte Ltd

Dr Jerry Hu

Technical Manager,

Aardwolf Pestkare (S) Pte Ltd

Ms Jo Lynn Teh, BCE

Director of Strategy and Business Development,

Hysia Singapore

Mr Junichiro Katayama

President,

Semco Co., Ltd