Securing the Future of Energy in Vietnam

On 16-19 November 2020 (09:00, GMT+8), The Future Energy Show Philippines (16-17 November) and The Future Energy Show Vietnam (18-19 November) launches live online, bringing together thousands of virtual participants to chart the future of energy in two of Southeast Asia’s most exciting markets.

With Vietnam’s growing population, industrialization, and position as the next cost-competitive global manufacturing hub the country’s demand for electricity is expected to increase to 526 billion kWh in 2030, an increase of 8.3 percent from 2021-30. Vietnam targets have 15-20% of its power capacity produced by renewable energy by 2030, doubling renewable energy capacity, to help achieve the goal of reliable energy and reduced carbon emissions in Vietnam.

To showcase possibilities in Vietnam’s renewable and smart energy industry, The Future Energy Show Vietnam, co-located live online with The Future Energy Show Philippines, will gather the energy sector ecosystem in the region to discuss industry strategies, trends, and key innovations to help local energy stakeholders in their work to achieve the growth of renewable energy.

On the morning of 17 November (09:30 PHT), Nguyen Nam Trung, Deputy Director of Business Development Department, EVNPECC3, and Nguyen Tuan Phat, Lawyer, The Blue Circle will kick-off the conference with a fireside chat on “Framework and DBO contracts form for renewable projects.” Following that, DNA Vietnam LLC’s Dang Chi Lieu takes the stage to address, “The future of solar auction in Vietnam,” while Hexagon Peak’s Founder & CEO, Milan Koev “Charts Vietnam’s rooftop solar future”. Yash Shah, Senior Vice President, Global Structured Finance of SMBC will also share about “Case studies: SMBC & Renewable energy projects financing.” Moving later into the morning, UL and Cleantech Solar leaders will also be sharing be energy storage applications and rooftop solar best practices.

At 3pm VNT, IFC – World Bank’s Senior Energy Specialist Shuvendu Bose will explore plans on “Driving solar power development in Vietnam”. Building on that, Hyunjung Lee, Senior Energy Economist, Asian Development Bank will evaluate “Financing challenges and possible solutions for scaling up clean energy investment in Vietnam.” The conference then takes on a more technical note with “Time domain calculation for Annual Energy Production – AEP,” a session conducted by EVNPECC3’s Renewable Energy Expert Le Thanh Vinh.

Headlining day 2 of the event (19 November), Nguyen Phuoc Quy Hai, Director, EVNSPC SCADA will share about Operating the grid with digital technologies. As if that wasn’t enough, leaders from USAID Clean Power Asia, Credit Guarantee & Investment Facility, Societe Generale, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Infraco Asia and Standard Chartered Bank battle it out on “Reaching bankability: Financing renewable energy projects in Vietnam”.

Over 40+ expert speakers will be addressing content on solar power, renewable energy financing, project development, energy storage, clean energy investment, innovation, energy efficiency and more across two channels. Alongside the conference, there will be a virtual exhibition hall, featuring world-class energy technology and innovations by leading solar players including Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, Huawei, Risen Energy, Hyundai Energy, AE Solar and many more.

The Future Energy Show Vietnam 2020 will take place back-to-back with The Future Energy Show Philippines creating a 4-day mega event on the future of energy in two of Southeast Asia’s most exciting and dynamic energy economies on 16-19 November. The virtual platform, networking, and on-demand sessions will also be available until the end of the year for registered attendees.

Attendance is free of charge. To get your passes and learn updates about the event, visit the official website at www.terrapinn.com/EnergyVN-ACN

The Future Energy Show Philippines and Vietnam 2020 – Virtual Edition
FREE Admission to virtual exhibition & conference
Date: 16-19 November 2020
Live online

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For more information, please contact:
Amanda Kwok
Marketing Manager
Email: amanda.kwok@terrapinn.com
Telephone: (+65) 6322 2733

Accounting & Finance Show Asia 2020 Goes Virtual

SINGAPORE – (ACN Newswire) – The Accounting & Finance Show Asia 2020 will run virtually this year at the end of a year of unprecedented disruption. While digital technology has been revolutionising accounting, financial and HR management for many years across Asia, the need for businesses of all sizes to adopt technology and digitise has never been more urgent.

The show, returning for its third year, will look different. It will continue to bring together the latest technology and solutions, the experts, the SMEs, the enterprises, and the accountancy practices. The difference? This year the show will run as a 100% online virtual event to ensure that the accounting and finance community can continue to come together, network, learn from one another and identify solutions to help their business now and for the future.

Attendees will gather virtually, from the comfort of their desks, joining from across the Asia for two days of discovery and learning.

The virtual exhibition hall will feature a wide range of companies, from market leaders through to the latest start-ups showcasing products and services designed to help SMEs, enterprises and accounting firms alike to transform their accounting, financial management, and business processes.

Xero returns once again as the Show’s Title Sponsor and will be joined by a range of its app partners, who will present fully integrated solutions in the Xero Connected App Partners Pavilion. Xero and its app partners will also be joined by international giants such as Intuit QuickBooks, DocuSign, Western Union, and Kaplan as well as innovative Asian companies such as Osome, HReasily and Zave.

The exhibition will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to discover and review a wide range of accounting software platforms, ERP solutions, document management systems, payments solutions, payroll software, practice management tools, analytics and reporting technologies and much more.

In addition to the exhibition hall, you will also have the chance to view a wide range of on-demand Tech Demos in our Tech Showcase so that you can compare and review different solutions designed to help digitalize and streamline your business, without leaving your desk or picking up the phone!

Show visitors will not only have access to the virtual exhibition, they will also have the chance to build their own conference agenda from five channels of educational, practical and expert-led content running throughout the two days:

– Digital Innovation

– Accounting Tech: Adopt

– Accounting Tech: Connect & Grow

– Digital Practice

– Cash & Treasury

You will be in fantastic company. With over 4,000 accountants and finance professionals set to attend the show you will be able to connect with other attendees and even set up one-to-one virtual calls, right in the platform, to make business connections, share experiences and learn about the latest solutions available to help your business.

Details of the 2-day Virtual Show are follows:

Accounting & Finance Show Asia 2020

Free Admission

3-4 November 2020

Virtual Conference

https://bit.ly/2Fj3NHs

About Terrapinn

Terrapinn is an international events media business with 30 years’ experience developing best in class conferences and exhibitions across a wide range of key industry verticals. With our global footprint and offices in London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Dubai and Johannesburg, we’ve been sparking ideas, innovations and relationships that transform businesses. In Asia we run 17 pan Asian events; Telecoms, Enterprise Technology, Life Sciences, Transportation, Accounting, Logistics, Education and Renewable Energy sectors. Our events attract 1,000-10,000 attendees, in 2020 total attendance across all shows will be in excess of 70,000.

For more information, please contact:

Cindy Thongson

Marketing Executive

Terrapinn Pte Ltd

Tel: (65) 6322 2710

Email: cindy.thongson@terrapinn.com

Educators, Policymakers & Technology Leaders to Assess the Future of Filipino Education at EduTECH Philippines

Philippines – (ACN Newswire) – The 4th annual EduTECH Philippines 2020 which will be held on 19-20 February at SMX Convention Center, Manila will once again bring together the Philippines’ entire education ecosystem to discuss new strategies, pedagogies and innovations to bring 21st-century quality education to all in the Philippines.

Opening the event is Ms Atima Joshi, Founding Principal, Middleton International School, Singapore who will be delivering a keynote on Capacity building of educators. In the afternoon, Mr Craig Kemp, Owner and Global Edtech Consultant Ignite EdTech and Mr Raphael Nikko Almazar, Key Accounts Manager, Lenovo (Singapore) Pte Ltd will address the audience with insights into Education 4.0: The Future of Education and Smart Schools: K12 IT Leaders Insight respectively.

On the second day of the event, Mr Paul Roland Alfonso-Maiquez, Director of Technology, VERSO International School, Bangkok, Mr John Fong, Chief Executive Officer, SP Jain School of Global Management and Ms Emie Baylon, EdTech Coordinator, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School kickstart the morning with insights on Robotics, STEAM and Classrooms of the Future. Fr. Benigno Beltran, Chief Learning Strategist, The Philippine Sustainability Challenge will conclude the afternoon keynotes with case studies on Collaboration and Technopreneurship.

In addition to the visionary keynotes, there will be a series of case studies and sharing sessions across six theatres of content – K-12, Tertiary, STEAM, Tech Innovation, Learning Spaces, Smart School & Campus and #teachtechtalks. Over 200 inspirational speakers from across the Philippines will address key issues including K-12 strategies, tertiary education, flipped learning, digital storytelling, integrated STEM education, education 4.0, makerspaces, partnerships & stakeholder management in education and more.

Besides the conference, the exhibition will feature a showcase of the latest education technologies by over 70 industry players and a maker space with hands-on activities by Science Center Singapore. Some of the exhibiting companies include Lenovo, Microsoft, Intel, Canvas, Oracle, Zoho Corp, GO Philippines and more.

The two-day free-to-attend conference and exhibition are expected to gather over 4,000 education stakeholders from the Philippines and beyond.

About EduTECH Philippines 2020

Date: 19-20 February 2020

Conference & Exhibition opening hours: 09:00 am

Registration & badge collection starts from 08:00am

Venue: Level 2, Function Room 1-5, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines

Website: http://bit.ly/39cTUUZ

About Terrapinn

Terrapinn is a business media company. Its products are trade exhibitions, conferences, training solutions, and electronic and print publications. For more information, please visit www.terrapinn.com.

Note: Press registration for the conference is compulsory and advance scheduling for speaker/ sponsor interviews is recommended. Press passes are strictly reserved for reporters, journalists, editors only. The final issuance of press passes is subjected to Terrapinn’s discretion. For your complimentary press pass, please contact the following:

Jessica Foong

Senior Marketing Manager

Terrapinn Pte Ltd

Tel: +65 6322 2715

Jessica.foong@terrapinn.com

Industry Leaders to Congregate in Bangkok to Discuss Asia’s Future Energy Needs

THAILAND, Feb 5, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Almost 200 Global Leaders will take the stage at Future Energy Asia Exhibition and Conference 2020 to address Asia’s rapidly evolving energy mix and showcase strategies that energy professionals can adopt to accelerate energy transition towards a cleaner sustainable energy future. H.E. Sonthirat Sontijirawong, Minister, Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Thailand, will officially open the conference and exhibition and deliver the inaugural keynote at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC) when the event starts on 12 February 2020.

Attendees will hear from C-level executives representing Thailand’s energy leading organizations, including EGAT, PTT Group, PTTEP and the Ministry of Energy. Energy leaders from Thailand’s ASEAN neighbors Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore will also attend the conference, as public and private sector experts around the region share what they are doing at a policy and project level to meet the estimated 60 percent energy demand growth.

The three-day conference presents a complete tool kit for energy transition in Asia. The first day, 12 February, focuses on Integration: discussions will give deep insights into how renewables and natural gas can be used to deliver a sustainable and clean energy future. On day two, the focus will be on partnerships, especially regional energy partnerships within ASEAN, as well as partnerships between the public and private sectors that can help drive energy transition. The final day focuses on transformation, and looking into how disruptive innovation can impact the region’s future energy mix.

A unique feature of the Future Energy Asia Exhibition and Conference is its Centres of Technical Excellence Theaters (COTES). These provide free-to-attend technical and technology ‘TED talk’-type content, covering a wide range of energy-related topics including energy transition and digitalization, as well as will showcasing the most important new energy projects in the region.

Chriptopher Hudson, President of DMG Events the organizer of the Future Energy Asia Exhibition and Conference, said: “The Future Energy Asia Conference is truly global with delegates and speakers from every corner of the world making their way to Bangkok. The event is designed to be a platform that provides an excellent opportunity to drive collaboration between new energy suppliers, electricity generators and the energy transition supply chain; building alliances between public and private sectors to help build a clean energy future in ASEAN. We have attracted a large number of global buyers and sellers who will display their products, services, established alliance, and demonstrate the innovations needed by Asian countries to develop their energy industry.”

Future Energy Asia is also supported by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). “We are delighted to welcome back Future Energy Asia 2020, a world-class event that will be 15 percent larger for its second edition,” said Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, the President of TCEB. “With 20 percent more trade visitors expected this year, drawn to a host of new and returning exhibitors that include international pavilions from the US and Italy, the event will connect key global energy sector stakeholders as never before. Thailand supports any event focused on innovation that contributes to our nationwide Thailand 4.0 economic growth strategy. And by partnering with events such as this through a range of market-leading initiatives, TCEB is doing its part to make shows such as Future Energy Asia as successful as possible.”

The Future Energy Asia Exhibition and Conference 2020 will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC) from 12 to 14 February 2020. For more information, please visit www.futureenergyasia.com

For more Information, please contact:

Mayuri Emma Jayaphorn (Yuree) or Pimpen Aphinivet (Mew)

Tel: 094-229-2365 or 080 989 5582

E-mail: yuree@spark.co.th or mew@spark.co.th

Spark Communications

2,000+ Industry Experts Gather to Assess at the Future of Thailand’s Road Transportation and Infrastructure

THAILAND, Feb 4, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – On 12 & 13 February at BITEC, Bangkok, the inaugural Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand will bring together Thailand’s entire road transportation and infrastructure ecosystem to discuss new strategies and innovations to help get Thailand moving. The Thai government has already unveiled one of the world’s most significant 20-year National Transport Infrastructure Investment Plan 2017-2036 which is setting the stage for two exciting days of networking and debate.

Sharon Roessen, Managing Director at Terrapinn Asia, said, “The Thailand government has a very ambitious plan to get the country moving and they are investing heavily in both infrastructure and technology to help solve the country’s mobility issue. The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand is perfectly timed to help accelerate the adoption of new solutions.”

Opening the event with a government address on 12 February, Senior Representative from the Ministry of Transport will be addressing Thailand’s “National Transportation Infrastructure Investment Plan 2017-2036”. Following the government address, Passakorn Prathombutr, Senior Executive Vice President, Digital Technology and Innovation Development, Digital Economy Promotion Agency will be sharing more about enabling smart mobility in smart city Thailand.

In the afternoon, building further on the theme of connectivity, Tanachai Lorapibankul, Director of International Cooperation Division, Department of Rural Road who will be sharing his expertise in developing Thailand’s rural road for the future of transport connectivity. After which, Wanchai Yusang, Deputy Commander of Traffic Police Division, Royal Thai Police will address how can Thailand alleviate traffic problems through smart mobility adoption.

On 13 February, the keynote plenary will focus on the future of Thailand’s infrastructural development. Tanasak Wongtanakitcharoen, Deputy Director, Intercity Motorway and Apichai Itsariyanukul, Specialized Civil Engineer, Department of Highways will kickstart the session looking at Thailand’s Motorway Development Masterplan. Joining them is Thailand’s infrastructure development expert, Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment who is bringing his expertise on how to invest in Thailand’s infrastructure development.

Later in the afternoon, Salminen Karri, Chairman of the Board, ITS Finland will be sharing his international perspective on mobility as a service-new way to move. Building on the theme, Sorawit Narupiti, President, ITS Thailand will be moderating a panel discussion on CAV connected & automated vehicles. Joining his panel are experts from Siri Venture, Department of Rural Roads and Department of Science Services.

In addition to the visionary keynotes, more than 120 inspirational speakers will share their insights across seven free-to-attend tracks covering infrastructure developments in roads, tunnels & bridges, smart cities & smart mobility, traffic management, road safety & monitoring, urban transportation, electric vehicles and parking.

Additional feature speakers at The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand include:
– Dumkerng Pankham, Deputy Governor, Expressway Authority of Thailand
– Manat Aroonvatanaporn, Director of Research and Development Department, Metropolitan Electricity Authority
– Jumpoj Wannachatrasiri, Director General, Research and International Cooperation Bureau Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)
– Songrit Chayanan, Deputy Director, Bureau of Highway Safety Department of Highways
– Tananchai Mekpraserdwanich, Director of Policy and Planning Division – Traffic and Transport Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
– Sujin Mangnimitr, Director, Bureau of Highway Safety, Department of Highways
– Sathit Krongsut, Director of Research and Innovation Division, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
– Manat Aroonvatanaporn, Director of Research and Development Department, Metropolitan Electricity Authority
– Chai Wutiwiwatchai, Executive Director, National Electronic and Computer Technology Center
– Carolin Capone, Project Director of transport & Climate change in ASEAN, GIZ Thailand
– Jyoti Bisbey, Lead Infrastructure Financing and Economics Officer, United Nations
– Aurora Unnanuntana, Director of Payment Systems Policy Department, Bank of Thailand
– Polchak Nimwatana, Director, State Enterprise Policy and Planning Bureau
– Kazumasa Sanui, Chief Advisor of Improving Logistics System of Cambodia Project, JICA
– Peter Galli, Vice President of Communications, Nissan Motor Thailand

Taking place alongside the conference sessions, the exhibition will feature a showcase of the latest road transportation and infrastructure technologies and solutions by over 80 industry players and up-and-coming start-ups. Some of the exhibiting companies include: AIS, Kapsch, Q-Free, Cleanozone, Citilabs, Metrocount, Avery Dennison, FLIR, Trinity Highway, Tanattorn and more

The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand is made possible through the partnership with key government agencies including Ministry of Transport, Department of Highways, Digital Economy Promotion Agency, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Ministry of Energy, Expressway Authority of Thailand, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Provincial Electricity Authority, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research & Innovation, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, as well as our valued sponsors AIS, Kapsch, Q-Free, and Cleanozone

The two day, free-to-attend conference and exhibition is expected to gather over 2,000 road transportation and infrastructure stakeholders from Thailand and beyond. For more information and registration, visit: www.terrapinn.com/roadstrafficexpothailand.

About The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand
Date: 12-13 February 2020
Conference & Exhibition opening hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Venue: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
Website: www.terrapinn.com/roadstrafficexpothailand

About Terrapinn

Terrapinn events inspire and transform business.

We’ve been sparking ideas, innovations and relationships that transform business for over 30 years. Using our global footprint, we bring innovators, disrupters and change agents together, discussing and demonstrating the technology, strategies and personalities that are changing the way the world does business.

Terrapinn – spark something.

Note: Press registration for the conference is compulsory and advance scheduling for speaker/ sponsor interviews is recommended. Press passes are strictly reserved for reporters, journalists, editors only. Final issuance of press passes is subjected to Terrapinn’s discretion. For your complimentary press pass, please contact the following:

Yeo Zi Sing
Marketing Executive
Terrapinn Pte Ltd
Tel: +65 6322 2725
Email: zising.yeo@terrapinn.com

The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand 2020 to Gather Over 2,000 Attendees

THAILAND, Jan 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Supporting the sustainable development of the nation’s transport infrastructure is a key focus of Thailand’s Ministry of Transport. In line with the Thailand 4.0 vision, the 20-year National Transport Infrastructure Investment Plan 2017-2036 is geared towards achieving transport efficiency and creating green, safe, inclusive and innovative transport. By harnessing the power of digital technologies, and building out and renewing transport networks and systems, the government is making an unprecedented acceleration in making Thailand a hub for connectivity.

To drive greater public infrastructure investment and increase investor confidence, the government has also rolled out its Transport Infrastructure Investment Plan, which is linked to the 20-year National Strategy and the 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan, and emphasizes transport modality shifts, increased connectivity, and enhanced mobility.

The Thai government is committed to innovating Thailand’s transport sector, partnering with various stakeholders including manufacturers and connectivity providers, as they work to solve challenges in urbanization, sustainability, security, global competitiveness, and economic development.

Held on 12-13 February 2020 at BITEC, The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand will gather over 2,000 attendees from key government agencies and the private sector to discuss how infrastructure, innovations, and technological solutions create economic strategies with effective and sustainable transportation systems.

Over 80 sponsors & exhibitors will be showcasing the latest solutions from across Asia and around the world. The companies aim to introduce and provide various solutions and services such as intelligent transportation systems, connectivity solutions, traffic management systems, road safety equipment, electric vehicles, parking management, street lighting, reflective materials, road marking, construction equipment, and more.

Attend over 120 free conference sessions spanning 7 key themes – infrastructure development of roads, tunnels & bridges, electric vehicles, smart cities & smart mobility, road safety, traffic management, and urban transportation.

Hear from keynote speakers including:

– Dr. Passakorn Prathombutr, Senior Executive Vice President, Digital Technology and Innovation Development, Digital Economy Promotion Agency – Thailand’s 4.0 vision
– Tanasak Wongtanakitcharoen, Deputy Director of Intercity Motorway, Department of Highways – Thailand’s Motorway Development Masterplan
– Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary-General, Board of Investment – Investing in Thailand’s infrastructure development
– Tanachai Lorapibankul, Department of Rural Road – Developing Thailand’s rural road for the future of transport connectivity
– Wanchai Yusang, Deputy Commander of Traffic Police Division, Royal Thai Police – Alleviating traffic problems across Thailand through smart mobility adoption
– Salminen Karri, Chairman of the Board, ITS Finland – Mobility as a service-new way to move

The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand is made possible through the partnership with key government agencies including Ministry of Transport, Department of Highways, Digital Economy Promotion Agency, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Ministry of Energy, Expressway Authority of Thailand, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Provincial Electricity Authority, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research & Innovation, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, as well as our valued sponsors AIS, Kapsch, Q-Free, and Cleanozone.

The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand is free to attend. For more information and registration, log on to www.terrapinn.com/roadstrafficexpothailand.

About The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand 2020

Date: 12-13 February 2020
Conference & Exhibition opening hours: 09:00 am-05:00pm
Venue: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
Website: www.terrapinn.com/roadstrafficexpothailand

About Terrapinn

Terrapinn events inspire and transform business.

We’ve been sparking ideas, innovations and relationships that transform business for over 30 years. Using our global footprint, we bring innovators, disrupters and change agents together, discussing and demonstrating the technology, strategies and personalities that are changing the way the world does business.

Terrapinn – spark something.

Note: Press registration for the conference is compulsory and advance scheduling for speaker/ sponsor interviews is recommended. Press passes are strictly reserved for reporters, journalists, editors only. Final issuance of press passes is subjected to Terrapinn’s discretion.

For your complimentary press pass, please contact the following:
Yeo Zi Sing
Marketing Executive
Terrapinn Pte Ltd
Tel: +65 6322 2725
Email: zising.yeo@terrapinn.com

Phar-East 2020 Names Keynote Speakers

SINGAPORE, Jan 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Covering innovation, digital, drug development and pharma we welcome leading lights from Pfizer, Bayer, Aslan Pharmaceuticals, Experimental Drug Development Centre and Recursion Pharmaceuticals as the Keynote Speakers at Phar-East 2020.

Phar-East 2020 will be held in Singapore on March 31-April 1 at Resorts World Convention Centre.

To hear from these thought-leaders presenting on the keynote stage then join over 1000 industry experts at Asia’s Pharma & Biotech Festival, get your tickets today.

To book your conference pass, visit: https://bit.ly/2FYEK9f