Conference on Data Centres towards Net Zero

23-24 Sep, 2025, HILTON KUALA LUMPUR

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HILTON KUALA LUMPUR
3, Jalan Stesen Sentral,, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur - 50470


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Exhibitors 

 
The growing adoption of AI and the need for data centres has dramatically increased energy consumption, and by extension carbon emissions.

A recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) projects data centres will use double the electricity by 2030 — and that's driven by AI.

As admitted by a data centre operator, finding consistent and reliable source of power across the APAC region while also meeting sustainability targets is challenging.

Data centre providers are increasingly looking at onsite electricity generation or forming partnerships with renewable energy developers to address this challenge.

Renewable energy interest and adoption remain high among data centers but can they deliver the quantity and reliability levels data centers require ?

Many APAC data centres currently use a hybrid approach — grid power (often gas, coal based) + renewable.

As storage technologies progress, can we expect, full decarbonization  through renewables + storage + regional clean energy grids ?

Can the renewable energy projects keep up with the pace of DC investments in the region ?

Supported by MDEC ( Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation ) CMT’s Data Centres – Towards Net Zero has lined up an expert panel from energy providers, data centres, RECs traders and technology companies to focus on future proofing the industry and aligning to the goals for a sustainable future

Key Highlights:
  • Investment trends and expansion strategies of the data center market in Asia, and market opportunities
  • Path to net zero – certifications & reporting standards for data centres 
  • MDEC’s vision for sustainable and green data centres in Malaysia
  • TNB’s sustainable energy solutions & grid strategy for high-density data centres
  • Data Centres panel on driving clean energy transition in the region
  • Clean energy perspective from Solar, nuclear, hydropower, wind
  • Boosting REC demand from data centres for carbon neutrality
And many more.

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Be a Sponsor or Exhibitor! 

This event is an excellent platform to promote your organization to influential players and investors in the industry. Sponsorship opportunities available include Corporate, Exclusive luncheon & Cocktail sponsor. Contact cynthia@cmtconference.com for more information.

Exhibition / catalogue display can be arranged upon request.

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Industry News

Data Centres at a Crossroads: Clean Power or Carbon Risk?

Data centre's robust expansion to drive electricity demand, says Kenanga IB

AI to send Asia’s data centre spending and power needs up; Morgan Stanley picks the winners

AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demand—and It’s Only Getting Worse

Billionaire Robert Kuok, Malaysian Tycoons Seek Profit From Data Center Boom

Nvidia says YTL Power’s supercomputer in Malaysia ‘on track’ for 3Q launch

From Billions to Trillions: Data Centers' New Scale of Investment

Japan developing green energy-powered offshore data centres

Leveraging Light-Based Networks to Decentralize Data Centers in Japan

OpenAI plans Stargate data centre in UAE in push beyond US: Report

Malaysia to build 50% more gas-fired power capacity to meet data centre demand

B.Grimm, Digital Edge to invest $1bn in Thai data centre

AI to send Asia’s data centre spending and power needs up; Morgan Stanley picks the winners

Malaysia data centres battle higher power costs, unclear pricing

Southeast Asia doesn’t need fossil fuels to power its data center boom.
Renewable energy will get the job done—and more cheaply too

B.Grimm, Digital Edge to invest $1bn in Thai data centre


23 Sep 2025 - Tuesday

08:00

Registration

09:00

Chairman’s Opening Remarks

09:10

Investment trends and expansion strategies of the data center market in Asia, and market opportunities
  • how sustainability trends are shaping site selection, power sourcing, and investment patterns

Dedi Iskandar, Regional Director
DatacenterHawk

09:30
Beyond PUE: Real estate’s role in decarbonizing the data centre lifecycle
  • low carbon construction, sustainable materials, modular data centres and circular economy principles in site planning and design

James Rix, Head of Data Centres & Industrial - Malaysia & Indonesia
Jones Lang LaSalle - JLL Malaysia

09:50
Path to net zero – certifications & reporting standards for data centres
  • low carbon construction, sustainable materials, modular data centres and circular economy principles in site planning and design

Patrick Chan, Vice President, Asia
Uptime Institute

10:10
Malaysia

i) MDEC’s vision for sustainable and green data centres in Malaysia

Tan Tze Meng, Subject Matter Expert
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

10:30
10:50
Discussion followed by Morning Coffee
11:30

ii) Protecting water resources amidst growth of data centres

  • New guidelines by SPAN ( National Water Services Commission)

Y B. Abdul Kadir Bin Mohd Din, Chairman
National Water Services Commission (SPAN)

  

Powering data centres

  

11:50

Empowering the digital future: TNB’s sustainable energy solutions & grid strategy for high-density data centres

Ezziliah Kamal Effendi, Customer Engagement Lead - DC
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) 

  

Panel Discussion from clean energy perspective

  

12:20

Solar perspective 
  • The role of large-scale solar farms and grid interconnectivity
  • Intermittency and Reliability
  • Energy Storage Requirements
  • Land and Space Constraints
  • Grid Integration and Infrastructure Challenges
  • Economic Considerations

Panelists : 

Lucas Laurent, Strategy & Partnerships Manager
Constant Energy
 
Alvin Leong, Business Devt Director
Solarvest

Tawfique Roseli, Head of Business Devt
Leader Energy Group Bhd

Barrie Law, Bis Devt Manager
Ditrolic Energy
 

13:15

Discussion followed by Lunch

14:30

Nuclear solutions for data centers – Can SMR technology be the answer ? 
  • status and suitability of SMRs
  • how are Asia’s regulatory bodies embracing the inclusion of nuclear power

Dr. Alvin Chew, Senior Fellow - RSIS
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) 
  

14:50

Digital Twins for safety of nuclear power plants 

Matthew Chew, Nuclear Competency & Strategy Lead
HY
  

15:15
Discussion followed by Tea
15:50
Perspective from Data Centres  
  • How will Data Centres meet their sustainability targets
  • Can data centres lead the charge in driving clean energy transition
  • The 24/7 clean energy in APAC region


Passionate towards Sustainability in Data Centre Life Cycle - Encompasses Digital Twin Technology, Energy Savings and Efficient Practices, Optimised Design and Construction Practices

Suppan Saravanamuthu, Director - Head of Design & Construction for APAC
Iron Mountain Data Centers

Procuring renewable energy sources and innovative solutions to power  their data centre sustainably. , what green technologies and energy-efficient practices are implemented to minimise our carbon footprint
Thava Maniam, Strategic Energy Manager
K2 Strategic ( member of the Kuok Group )

Design and the ways to achieve our performance results with a hydropowered data centre, our components and architecture
Dmitriy Nikolaychik, Chief Technology Officer
Irix 

Sustainability in practice: Climate, Water, Nature, Governance, Water – key strategies across engineering/design, construction and operations (energy efficiency, advanced cooling, circular buildings, water stewardship, AI driven optimisation, climate/nature risk integration)
Nishi Vissamraju, Head of Sustainability
NEXTDC

Building Malaysia’s next-generation, AI-ready hyperscale data centre platform
Benedict Kwok, Chief Operating Officer
TM Nxera
17:15
Discussion. Close of Day 1
24 Sep 2025 - Wednesday

09:00

Chairman Opening Remarks

09:05

Decarbonization of the Asean grid in supporting data centres
  • Advancing the Asean power grid with greater regional energy connectivity and resilience
  • Accelerating renewable energy transition
  • Cross border interconnection initiatives

Beni Suryadi, Senior Manager
ASEAN Centre For Energy - ACE

09:20

The energy-data nexus: What it takes to future-proof digital Infrastructure in Asia
Abhishek Srivastava, Principal - Head of Telecom IT, Media and Electronics
Arthur D Little Asia Pte Ltd

Trung Ghi, Partner & Head, Energy & Utilities Practice, South East Asia
Arthur D Little Asia Pte Ltd
09:50
Powering data centre with zero downtime & integration of renewable energy

i) Changing the “status quo” in powering data centers: from AC to DC and the role of BESS

Saverio Ventrelli, Global Business Development - Offshore Wind/Solar and Data Centers
Siemens Energy

Nicolas Leong, Energy Business Director
Wartsila Singapore Pte Ltd ( Wärtsilä )

10:30
Discussion followed by Morning Coffee
11:15
Boosting REC demand from data centres for carbon neutrality
  • purchasing criteria  of buyers
  • development of a credible cross-border REC framework

Nirinder Singh, CEO
Asia CarbonX Change PLT
 
Muhammad Rizal Azmi, Vice President - Business & Prdt Devt
Bursa Malaysia / Bursa Carbon Exchange
Jen Wee Kang, Founder and CEO
REDEX Pte Ltd

12:00
Discussion. Followed by Lunch
13:30
Reducing carbon emissions from data centres beyond the use of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
  • Carbon reductions through high-quality removals  focusing specifically on carbon credits
  • The need to shift from ambitious climate goals into practical, actionable plans
  • Uncertainty on carbon credit credibility lack of clear guidance from standard setters, challenges in measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions

Panelists :
Prannoy Chowdhury, Associate Director, Southeast Asia
Carbon Trust
Ivan Li, Director, Sustainable Solutions
ENGIE Impact
Barry Jones, Principal Value Chain Specialist
Lock Two Three

14:15
Liquid cooling technologies & deployment in tropical region

i)  Challenges of deploying cooling topology into highly dense facilities in the tropical region
Charles Lee, Building Services Associate
Cundall

15:15
Tea
15:45
Strategic networking session

The Strategic Networking Session is designed to provide a focused yet informal setting for meaningful conversations and relationship building. Whether you are seeking to deepen existing partnerships, explore new collaborations, or simply exchange ideas with fellow participants, this session offers the ideal environment to connect before the event concludes. Delegates are encouraged to stay on as some of the most valuable interactions often happen in these final moments of the day.

17:00
End of Conference.