The Hub Live 2021 - East Asia energy transition: Unlocking a renewables boom

Despite the rise of leading manufacturers of clean technology products, East Asian markets, such as the South Korea and Taiwanese markets, have historically been the lowest users of green energy among developed countries. Yet this year has seen a huge shift – nations unveiling net zero carbon commitments, interest in market reform, green growth strategies and attracting record-breaking investments that rival seasoned renewable energy market leaders, such as China.  

Is East Asia realizing it’s potential to be a global clean energy powerhouse?  

This event will cover:  

• The direction and pace of East Asia’s energy transition and regional investment trends   

• Leaders’ plans to turn climate pledges into energy sector action  

• The continued need to make private investment easier – through improved, stable regulatory frameworks  

• The importance of renewables for countries remaining competitive, stimulating economic growth and phasing out coal   

• The role of business, regional governments and wider society  

The speakers for this event are:

• Matthias Bausenwein, President, Ørsted Asia Pacific
• Katherine Dixon, Chief Counsellor, Transitions & Partnerships, International Energy Agency (IEA)
• Aleksandra Klassen, Senior Impact Manager RE100, Climate Group
• Kahori Miyake, Co-Chairman, Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnerships (JCLP) & CSO, AEON Co., Ltd.
• Ken O’Flaherty, COP26 Regional Ambassador to Asia-Pacific, UK COP26 Unit
• Yang Seung-Jo, Governor of Chungnam
• Leo Wirawan, Energy Strategy & Global Infrastructure, Google
• Seung-ho Yang, Assistant VP, Head of Energy Strategy Team, KEPCO 

This event will be available to view on Facebook Watch, a link will be added on the day of the event. There are also a limited number of places for executive or senior decision makers, from an influential business committed to climate action, and senior level government representatives focused on ambitious climate action and impactful climate policy on The Hub Live platform. For more information about how to apply for a place please click here.