Conference Welcome
Datuk (Dr.) M Gandhi
Director, Borneo Business Connect

EXPERT INSIGHTS
Sarawak: Pioneering the Path – Building the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Hub
In recent years, the world has witnessed a growing interest in renewable energy sources, and green hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution to address climate change and energy demands sustainably. This panel brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts in the field of renewable energy and hydrogen technology to provide valuable insights into the current state and the potential of the Asia Pacific green hydrogen market. The discussion will cover a wide range of topics, including technological advancements, investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and the role of governments in driving hydrogen adoption.

Speakers:

1. YBhg. Tan Sri Amar (Dr) Haji Abdul Aziz bin Dato Haji Husain
   Chairman, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)
2. Abdul Jalil Maraicar
   Group Managing Director, / Investor / Board Member, ICE Petroleum Group
3. Yoshinari Hiki
   Deputy General Manager, Hydrogen Business Department, ENEOS
4. Stanley Seo
   Vice President, Hydrogen Energy Business Group/Lotte Chemical Co.

Moderator:

Ir. Dr. Angelia Liew San Chuin
Advisor (Climate Change and Sustainable Development), Economic Planning Unit Sarawak, Department of the Premier of Sarawak

PLENARY
Korean Green Hydrogen Leadership: Driving Innovation and Growth in Asia Pacific

Speaker: Kim Jae Hong
Chairman of H2Korea

Arrival of the Guest of Honour in the Conference Hall
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Abang Haji Openg
Premier of Sarawak

Special Performance

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
“Green Hydrogen: The Sarawak Strategy for a Sustainable Future”
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Abang Haji Openg
Premier of Sarawak

PLENARY
Japan’s Vision and Actions Towards Hydrogen Economy

Speaker: Hiroo Inoue
Director General, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, METI

MINISTERIAL FORUM
The Future Role of Borneo in Green Hydrogen

Panelists:

1. YB Datuk Dr Haji Hazland bin Abang Hipni
   Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak
2. YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang
   Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (MOSTI)
3. Eugene Toh
   Assistant Chief Executive and Chief Commercial Officer, Energy Market Authority (EMA)

Moderator:

Prof. Christoph Menke
Professor/Senior Energy Advisor, University of Applied Sciences Trier, Germany

9.00am:
Arrival at SBC

9.05am:
Group photo at Ethnobotanical Garden

9.10am:
Walk through Laila Taib Ethnobotanical Garden
The Laila Taib Ethnobotanical Garden showcases a diverse collection of over 400 plants, documented and collected from various local communities and villages in Sarawak. These communities include the Bidayuh, Penan, Iban, Melanau, Tabun, Kelabit, Kayan, Kenyah, and Lun Bawang. The garden highlights the significance of these plants to the indigenous communities by featuring their various uses. While some plants serve similar purposes across different ethnicities, others have unique applications specific to each community.

9.25am:
Algae Research Room
A laboratory is set up to serve as a testbed for studying algae of interest and determining optimal conditions for their outdoor cultivation on an industrial scale.

9.40am:
Algae Cultivation Facility
A pilot scale proof-of-concept algae cultivation facility covering 1,000m².

10.00am:
Biodiversity make scents and products showcase
Showcasing a lineup of essential oils derived from local herbs and plants, along with reconstructed scents. 
LitSara®, an invigorating essential oil from Sarawak, incorporated into natural and handmade personal care products. Our pure essential oil will be a great addition to your diffusers to rejuvenate and refresh your living spaces. Most of all, proceeds from the sales of these products are channeled back to the indigenous communities in Sarawak who have traditionally used the Sarawak Litsea plant from which the oil is derived.

10.20am:
Refreshment

10.30am:
End of programme