SEA CONFERENCE 2024
For more enquiries on the conference, kindly contact Ms Caroline Florrina:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone no: 03- 6201 2250
Organised by:
Date
13 November 2024 (Wednesday)
Venue
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Tentative Programme
TIME
PROGRAMME
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Arrival of Guests & Participants
10:00 am – 10:10 am
Welcome Speech
Ms. Karen Goi, Project Director, Derrisen Sdn Bhd
10:10 am – 10:30 am
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Ir. Ts. Hj. Mohmad Asari bin Daud, President, The Malaysian Water Association (MWA)
10:30 am – 10:50 am
Opening Address
YAB Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof
Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA)
10:50 am – 11:00 am
Ceremonial Opening
11:00 am – 11:10 am
Tokens of Appreciation to Sponsors and Supporting Partners
11:10 am – 11:20 am
Photo Opportunities
11:20 am – 11:40 am
Morning Coffee Break / VIP Tour at SEA 2024
11:40 am – 12:00 pm
Keynote Address 1
“Sustainability Concerns for Malaysia's Water Services: What's relevant, What to do and When?”
Mr. Charles Santiago, Chairman, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Session 1:
Regional Water Forum: Transforming Water Towards a Sustainable Future
Q and A Session
Moderator:
Dr. Ir. Ts. Hj. Mohmad Asari bin Daud,
President,
The Malaysian Water Association (MWA)
Speaker 1:
Ms. Karima El Korri
Resident Coordinator,
The United Nations for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
“The Global Perspective: Transforming Water Towards a Sustainable Future”
Speaker 2:
Mr. Charles Quek
Vice President General Affairs,
Singapore Water Association (SWA)
“Singapore Water Ecosystem and Water Stewardship”
Speaker 3:
Dr. Dickson A. San Juan
Vice President for National Affairs,
Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA)
“The Philippines Local Water Sector: Management and Governance”
Speaker 4:
Mrs. Ha Thanh Hang
Vice Chairwoman,
Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage
Association (VWSA)
“Water Industry in Vietnam: Present Status,
Challenges, and Opportunities”
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch Break
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Keynote Address 2
“A Sustainable Shift to Address Financial, ESG and Environmental Challenges Facing the Water Industry”
Mr. Adam Saffian bin Ghazali, FCA, Chief Executive Officer Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd / Vice President, The Malaysian Water Association
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Session 2:
Innovative Circular Economy Approaches for Climate Resilience
Q and A Session
Moderator:
Assoc. Professor Dr. Norhayati Abdullah
Secretary, ASEAN Learning Network Association (ALN), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Speaker 1:
Her Excellency Anne Vasara
Ambassador, Embassy of Finland Kuala Lumpur
“Circular Economy Strategies to Combat Climate Change & Other Environmental Issues – The Finland Experience”
Speaker 2:
Mr. Maimal Faiz bin Abdul Malik
VP 1, Director/Head of Planning Office,
Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd
“Air Selangor Sustainability Approach to Circular Economy and Climate Change”
Speaker 3:
Ms. Sarah Monica E. Bergado
Sustainability Head,
Manila Water Company, Inc.
“Manila Water: Integrating Nature and
Climate Strategies for a Sustainable Future”
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Session 3:
Investing in the Low Carbon Transition and Pathway for Growth and Sustainability
Q and A Session
Moderator:
Ir. Ts. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa bin Hj. Abdul Hamid, FASc (Prof)
Chairman, Minconsult Advisory Council
Speaker 1:
Ir. Ts. Shamsul Bahar bin Mohd Nor
Group Chief Executive Officer
Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation
“Navigating Carbon Markets: Key Opportunities and Challenges within ASEAN and Water Industry”
Speaker 2:
Mr. Muhammad Rizal Azmi
Assistant Vice President,
Business Development & Sales, Bursa Malaysia Berhad
“The Water-Energy Nexus: Leveraging on Bursa Carbon Exchange to Meet Climate and Sustainability Goals”
Speaker 3:
Mr. Rege Abhijit Suresh
Director, Airowater Pte. Ltd., Singapore
“Investing in the Low Carbon Transition and Pathway for Growth and Sustainability”
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Afternoon Coffee Break
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Session 4:
ESG and Sustainable Development Strategy
Q and A Session
Moderator:
YBhg. Datuk Ir. Abdul Kadir bin Mohd Din,
FASc
Fellow, Academy of Sciences Malaysia
Speaker 1:
Dr. Wong Kai Kheun
Senior Principal Assistant Director,
Industry Environmental, Social and Governance, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
“Transformation of the Manufacturing Sector
Towards Sustainable Development through
the i-ESG Framework”
Speaker 2:
Tn. Hj. Khairul Effendy bin Tusam
Chief Operating Officer, Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd
“Integrated Sustainability Approach in Water Operations”
Speaker 3:
Mr. John Emmanuel Martinez
Assistant Vice President - Head for
Sustainability, Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
“Water Security in the Face of Change:
Integrated Strategies for Sustainable Future”
5:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Mr. Mohamad Hairi bin Basri, Deputy President, The Malaysian Water Association (MWA)
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Networking Night
Sapphire Stage, Hall 5, Ground Floor, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
SEA CONFERENCE 2024
For more enquiries on the conference, kindly contact Ms Caroline Florrina:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone no: 03- 6201 2250
Date
13 November 2024 (Wednesday)
Venue
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre