Energy Carta: Asian Youth Energy Summit 2008 www.AYES2008.

com AYES 2008 Event Report 30-31st Oct 2008

Energy Carta successfully hosted the Asian Youth Energy Summit 2008 (AYES2008) on the 3031st Oct 2008 (Thursday Friday). AYES2008 has contributed to the key objectives of Energy Carta, namely: To educate - Raise grassroots awareness, particularly amongst students, towards cleantech and the opportunities available in this emerging industry To engage - Being the interface between the student population and the industry; realizing and publicizing the necessary opportunities including jobs, internships, research projects, creation of start-ups etc Asia in Focus - Highlight the economic potential, environmental urgency and endless possibilities within Asia, particularly favorable policies, emerging markets and technology

The team is grateful for the support and help that we have been received over the course of 2008. Below are selected highlights and summaries of the event. More details can be found in the individual appendices. 1. Participants Total of 364 paid participants over 2 days, consisting of students from local tertiary institutes and foreign universities, as well as working professionals 2. Conference Program and Invited Speakers (Appendix 1) A total of 10 panel discussions covering a wide range of topics on issues related to challenges and opportunities for sustainable development 26 local speakers and 8 foreign speakers Guest of Honor: o Day 1 - Mr Dipal Barua (Deputy Managing Director of Nobel Prize winning Grameen Bank) o Day 2 - Mr Teo Ser Luck (Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports & Ministry of transport)

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3. Career Fair and Exhibition A total of 8 companies and 6 institutes participated in the AYES career fair and exhibition held on 31 Oct, drawing a crowd of 563 students 4. Media Coverage (Appendix 2) Featured on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 in the Straits Times, Growing allure of 'greencollar' jobs Selected Shots of the Conference and Career Fair

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Appendix 1: Conference Program and Invited Speakers

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Keynote Speech 1-1: Speaker: Mr Dipal Chandra Barua, Deputy Managing Directer of Grameen Bank and MD of Grameen Shakti Keynote Panel 1-1: Title: Lessons from Other Countries Description: The implementation of clean energy systems is not without its problems and obstacles. Countries around the world have had differing success in overcoming several of such challenges. The success of clean energy systems and infrastructure depends on effective government policies, superior technology, sound economics, strong conviction or a combination of such. What can we learn from such success stories and operational experiences so as to implement more effective and efficient future clean energy projects in Asia? Speakers: 1. Prof SK Chou (Executive Director, Energy Studies Institute)--Chair 2. Dr Michael Quah (Executive Director/Corporate Technology Fellow, Concurrent Technologies Corporation) 3. Dr Benjamin Sovacool (Research Fellow, Centre of Asia and Globalisation, LKY School of Public Policy, NUS) Panel 1-1 Title: The Future of Solar Energy in Asia Description: The solar energy industry and research is beginning to see brighter promise in Asia, suggesting that there is immense potential for development and commercialisation on this vast continent. Progress in this field can only take root when there is match between policies, infrastructure, technological advancements and cost reductions. How can current development roadmaps laid out by governments, solar companies and research institutes tie in together towards commercialisation of solar energy in Asia? Speakers: Energy Carta. ROS Ref: 2081/2008 Address: NUS Enterprise Incubator 8 Prince George's Park Singapore 118407 www.energycarta.org; www.AYES2008.com

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1. Mr Florent Abadie, (Director of Development and Technology, Conergy Asia-Pacific) 2. Prof Joachim Luther (CEO, Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore) 3. Mr Christophe Inglin (Managing Director Pheonix Solar Singapore)-- Chair Panel 1-2 Title: Opportunities in the Carbon market Description: Established as part of the Kyoto Protocol, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) represents an essential key measure implemented to combat climate change at a reasonable cost. What exactly is CDM: its objectives, potential outcomes and strategies? What opportunities have resulted from the creation of the multi-billion carbon trading markets worldwide? Speakers: 1. Mr Tan Wai Han (Project Manager Malaysia, EcoSecurities) 2. Mr Ramondi Chodi (GreenAsia Group) 3. Mr Shanthan Selvakuma (Regional Manager, Sindicatum Clean Energy)--Chair

Panel 1-3 Title: Clean Energy: A disruptive technology? Description: Rising fuel prices and cost-competitive clean energy systems, could see consumers gradually switch to clean energy. This could affect our fuel mix, and result in a declining market share for traditional fuel (i.e. oil and gas) companies. How are such companies poised to react? Are industries that are dependent on oil and gas for their powering needs looking at clean energy as a friend or foe, and what other new trends will we see? Speakers: 1. Mr Ridwan Rusli (Founder, Exergy Advisory Pte Ltd and Research Fellow, Asia Competitiveness Institute, LKY School of Public Policy, NUS)--Chair 2. Mr Neil McGregor (MD, PowerSeraya) Energy Carta. ROS Ref: 2081/2008 Address: NUS Enterprise Incubator 8 Prince George's Park Singapore 118407 www.energycarta.org; www.AYES2008.com

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3. Mr Dru D.Y Boo (Vice President, Sindicatum Clean Energy) Panel 1-4 Title: The Greening of Corporates Description: Companies adopting Green measures have gone beyond seeing them as a public relations exercise. Companies have seen their bottomline affected as a result of inefficient energy practices and rising fuel costs. In this panel, we examine some companies efforts at evolving their operations to be in line with environmental needs and how other companies can be persuaded to do the same. Speakers: 1. 2. 3. 4. Ms Mabel Lee (Public Affairs Executive, Singapore Airlines) Ms Claire Chiang (Snr VP Banyan Tree Holdings, former NMP) Michele Felder (Senior Director of Marketing, Juniper Networks Asia Pacific) Ms Laina Greene (Lead Consultant, CEO of GetIT, Inc)--Chair

Opening Address by Guest-Of-Honor Speaker: Mr Teo Ser Luck (Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports & Ministry of transport) Keynote Panel 2-1: Title: What can Clean Energy bring to developing countries? Description: A staggering 1.6 billion people worldwide are deprived of electricity due to poverty and difficulties involved in implementation of electricity transmission systems. Access to power and electricity can dramatically improve the standard of livings and income levels of these rural communities. What can clean energy bring to these communities, and how can we work towards that? Speakers: 1. Dr Deepak Waikar (Regional President, International Energy Foundation)--Chair Energy Carta. ROS Ref: 2081/2008 Address: NUS Enterprise Incubator 8 Prince George's Park Singapore 118407 www.energycarta.org; www.AYES2008.com

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2. Mr Steve Peters (CEO, Waste to Energy) 3. Mr Dipal Chandra Barua, Deputy MD of Grameen Bank and MD of Grameen Shakti 4. Mr Jie Tang (Senior Energy Analyst, The World Bank) Panel 2-1: Title: The future of Biofuels Description: The use of biofuels has resulted in much debate. Some believe that the production and use of biofuels actually result in a bigger overall carbon footprint than using traditional resources. Others believe that it indivertibly results in soaring food prices. What lies ahead for budding industry? What are the potential difficulties and challenges in implementing biofuels as an alternate fuel in Asia? Speakers: 1. Mr Allan Lim (Founder, Alpha Synovate) 2. Mr Paulo Alberto Soares (Brazilian Ambassador to Singapore) 3. Mr Henning Fock (CEO, Green Energy Trading)-- Chair

Panel 2-2: Title: Whats there other than Wind, Solar and Biofuels Description: With all the hype generated by countries and companies implementing projects associated with wind, solar and biofuels, it is easy to neglect some other forms of viable alternative energies. Wave, geothermal and nuclear energy are three examples of energies that are viable in some regions. This panel discusses some of these less well-known technologies, and the difficulties of implementing them on a large scale. Speakers: 1. Dr Micheal Quah (Executive Director/Corporate Technology Fellow, Concurrent Technologies Corporation)--Chair 2. Mr Kenichi Gomyo (Investment Manager, JAIC Asia Capital Pte. Ltd) Energy Carta. ROS Ref: 2081/2008 Address: NUS Enterprise Incubator 8 Prince George's Park Singapore 118407 www.energycarta.org; www.AYES2008.com

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3. Mr Frdric Cramp (Managing Director, ReEx Capital Asia) 4. Mr Eddie Taylor (Director Engineering Power Asia, Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd)

Panel 2-3: Title: Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency Description: Efficiency has always been a key issue in cutting energy usage. Energy efficient buildings and electronic appliances has been extensively introduced recently, as consumers look towards being environmentally friendly so as to reduce their energy-related expenses. This panel will discuss the involvement of the society in utilizing energy efficient systems, and highlight some of the examples we have in Singapore. Speakers: 1. Prof SK Chou (Executive Director, Energy Studies Institute)-- Chair 2. Mr Wong Hooe Wai (Senior Vice President and Chairman of Green Committee, Capitaland) 3. Mr Jeffrey Neng (Deputy Director, Green Mark Department Building & Construction Authority Singapore) Panel 2-4: Title: Green Transportation Description: Various alternatives like electricity, hydrogen, natural gas and even water has been suggested as viable alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though some of these technologies have been proven technologically viable, numerous infrastructural changes need to be made before such alternate forms of fuels can be competitive with todays main stay of gasoline and diesel. What challenges lie ahead for the commercialization of such vehicles? Will vehicles powered by alternate and traditional fuel sources co-exist, or will one system displace another? Speakers: 1. Mr Marshall Towe (Lead, Better Place Asia) Energy Carta. ROS Ref: 2081/2008 Address: NUS Enterprise Incubator 8 Prince George's Park Singapore 118407 www.energycarta.org; www.AYES2008.com

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2. Mr John Kua (Deputy Director, SINERGY Centre, A*STAR)--Chair 3. Mr. Nuttachat Charuchinda (EVP of Natural Gas Vehicles, PTT )

Keynote Panel 2-3: Title: Opportunities in Singapore Description: Singapore has announced ambitious plans to turn herself into the clean energy hub of the region. The announcement that various companies will be setting up operations here, show that we are in the right direction towards that goal. How does that translate into opportunities for the people of Singapore? Speakers: 1. Mr Goh Chee Kiong (Deputy Director, Singapore Economic Development Board)

Closing Address: Singapore - The Clean Energy Hub Speaker: Mr Ravi Menon (Second Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry)

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Appendix 2: Press mention Tue, Nov 04, 2008 in the Straits Times

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