Data Centres towards Net Zero

23-24 Sep, 2025,

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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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Industry News

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

Mr. 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

Mr. 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

Mr. Patrick Chan, Vice President, Asia
Uptime Institute

10:20
Discussion followed by Morning Coffee
10:50
Malaysia

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

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

11:10

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)

11:30
Discussion

  

Powering data centres

  

11:45

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) 

12:15

Discussion followed by Lunch

  

Panel Discussion from clean energy perspective

  

14:00

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 : 

Mr. Leon Chee Ing Liew, Executive Director & Chief Strategy Officer
Solarvest

Mr. Tawfique Roseli, Head of Bis Devt
Leader Energy Pte Ltd

Mr. Barrie Law, Bis Devt Manager
Ditrolic Energy
 

14:50

Nuclear solutions for data centers – Can SMR technology be the answer ? 

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) 
  

15:20

Harnessing offshore wind energy for powering data centres – opportunities and challenges in Asia 

Mr. Riccardo Felici, Country Manager OWC / Project Manager
OWC Vietnam

15:50
Discussion followed by Tea
16:20
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

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
Mr. 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
Mr. 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

17:20
Discussion. Close of Day 1
24 Sep 2025 - Wednesday

09:00

Chairman Opening Remarks

09:10

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

Mr. Beni Suryadi, Senior Manager
ASEAN Centre For Energy - ACE

09:40
Financing Asia’s energy transition & digital infrastructure development
  • low carbon construction, sustainable materials, modular data centres and circular economy principles in site planning and design

Speaker to be advised 

10:00
Discussion followed by Morning Coffee
10:30
Boosting REC demand from data centres for carbon neutrality
  • purchasing criteria  of buyers
  • development of a credible cross-border REC framework

Mr. Nirinder Singh, CEO
Asia CarbonX Change PLT
 
Mr. Muhammad Rizal Azmi, Assistant VP - Bis Devt & Sales
Bursa Malaysia / Bursa Carbon Exchange

Mr. Jen Wee Kang, Founder and CEO
REDEX Pte Ltd

11:30
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 :
Mr. Prannoy Chowdhury, Associate Director, Southeast Asia
Carbon Trust

Mr. Ivan Li, Director, Sustainable Solutions
ENGIE Impact

Mr. Varun Arora, Managing Partner
Kearney

12:00
Innovations in liquid cooling technologies

Sponsor spotlight slots 

13:00
Discussion. Followed by Lunch
14:00
Technology showcase – innovator segments

The Technology Showcase offers delegates a unique opportunity to discover the latest advancements from innovators actively shaping the transition toward net zero data centres. Informative presentations will highlight innovations in energy efficiency, cooling technologies, and intelligent systems designed for modern data centre operations.

15:00
Tea
15:30
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.