Wednesday 13 January 2027
14:00
14:00 - 14:20
Energy Shapes Power
The race to develop, deploy, and control next-generation energy technologies is reshaping global influence as profoundly as traditional resource geopolitics once did. Nations are now competing and cooperating across new strategic fault lines – from critical minerals and clean-tech supply chains to digital infrastructure, standards and intellectual property. For China and the international community alike, the challenge is not only who innovates fastest, but who ultimately defines the rules and alliances that will shape tomorrow’s energy economy. As geopolitical and technological competition intensifies, what kind of global order will emerge around the future of energy innovation?
Attendee Insights: Gain clarity on how technological ambition and strategic interdependence are rewriting the geopolitics of energy and what this means for global stability, competitiveness and cooperation.
15:00
15:00 - 15:20
Breakthroughs Beyond Carbon
The next wave of climate technology – from negative-carbon materials and advanced hydrogen systems to AI-powered optimisation and circular manufacturing – is beginning to shift global cost curves and industrial models. China’s scale and international R&D collaboration are accelerating commercialisation, yet widespread deployment hinges on finance, policy, and global standards that support speed and affordability. As ClimateTech moves from pilots to global markets, which breakthroughs will reshape emissions pathways and redefine industrial competitiveness?
Attendee Insights: Understand how emerging technologies will transform climate action and how China and global partners can turn innovation into scalable impact.
16:00
16:00 - 16:20
Flows That Redefine Regions
Energy and capital flows between the Middle East and Asia are entering a period of deep structural change. Hydrocarbon trade is now complemented by joint investment in hydrogen, renewables, grid infrastructure and industrial zones, with China playing a central role as partner, buyer and technology provider. As Gulf diversification aligns with Asia’s energy transition, how will this expanding corridor reshape markets, investment patterns and long-term strategic influence?
Attendee Insights: Explore how Middle East–Asia partnership is evolving into a multidirectional energy, technology and investment ecosystem.
Thursday 14 January 2027
10:00
10:00 - 10:20
LNG’s Next Horizon
Global LNG markets are in the midst of profound uncertainty: large new supply volumes, shifting price dynamics, evolving decarbonisation pressures and increasingly flexible procurement strategies. China’s contracting approaches and market reforms will significantly shape regional liquidity and long-term investment decisions. As LNG’s role in energy security and transition evolves, what will define a balanced, resilient and commercially viable LNG system by 2030?
Attendee Insights: Analyse the forces reshaping LNG markets and the implications for buyers, suppliers and global energy security.
11:00
11:00 - 11:20
Grids for a New Era
Power systems around the world face a dual challenge: electrification is accelerating, and supply is becoming increasingly variable and decentralised. China’s advances in ultra-high-voltage transmission, digital automation and storage integration are redefining what modern grids can achieve, while other regions grapple with aging infrastructure and rising volatility. As grids become the backbone of industrial competitiveness, what models and technologies will enable a flexible, intelligent, globally interoperable power system?
Attendee Insights: Explore how innovation and international collaboration can deliver the next generation of resilient, renewable-ready grid infrastructure.
12:00
12:00 - 12:20
Industry Without Carbon
Heavy industry remains central to global growth yet is among the hardest sectors to decarbonise. China’s industrial clusters are becoming real-world testbeds for hydrogen, electrification, CCUS, and advanced materials, while international partners contribute finance, design and digital optimisation. As these technologies scale, how can industries reduce emissions while safeguarding global competitiveness in a more carbon-constrained world?
Attendee Insights: Understand the technologies, financial models and partnerships that can unlock deep decarbonisation in steel, cement and chemicals.
14:00
14:00 - 14:20
Competing in Carbon Markets
Carbon-border adjustments and emerging ESG regulations are reshaping international trade and raising the bar for low-carbon manufacturing. China and other exporting nations face new expectations on transparency, lifecycle emissions and product traceability. As global rules evolve, how can industries maintain competitiveness while meeting increasingly stringent decarbonisation requirements?
Attendee Insights: Assess how global regulatory shifts will influence supply chains, market access and investment decisions across key industrial sectors.
15:00
15:00 - 15:20
Supercycles in Transition
A new energy supercycle may be forming – driven not by commodity scarcity but by simultaneous investment in grids, renewables, clean manufacturing, digital infrastructure and new fuels. China’s industrial strength and global clean-tech demand are reshaping material needs, capital flows and industrial policy. As this interconnected investment wave accelerates, what would a modern, transition-driven supercycle mean for global economics and energy strategy?
Attendee Insights: Examine the structural forces that could define the next decade of energy investment and industrial transformation.
16:00
16:00 - 16:20
Strategic Technologies in a Multipolar Energy Economy
Energy technologies are becoming core drivers of economic growth, industrial capability and long-term system resilience. As clean energy, power equipment, digital systems and advanced manufacturing scale rapidly, countries are strengthening domestic capabilities while remaining deeply connected through global supply chains, standards and markets. China’s scale, innovation capacity and manufacturing depth sit alongside growing international efforts to co-develop technologies, diversify supply and align technical frameworks.
Attendee Insights: Explore how strategic energy technologies are reshaping global industrial ecosystems – and how openness, standards and collaboration can support resilient, interconnected energy markets.
Friday 15 January 2027
10:00
10:00 - 10:20
Mobility Beyond Engines
Mobility systems are rapidly converging around electrification, digital services, autonomy and new energy carriers. China’s leadership in EVs, batteries and smart infrastructure is influencing global adoption patterns, while international markets contribute new standards and business models. As cities and industries redefine mobility, what will shape the next generation of clean, connected transport ecosystems?
Attendee Insights: Gain insight into how innovation in vehicles, batteries and digital platforms is reshaping the global mobility landscape.
11:00
11:00 - 11:20
Hydrogen at Scale
Hydrogen and ammonia are central to global decarbonisation pathways, yet questions remain around cost, infrastructure, certification and cross-border demand creation. China’s large-scale manufacturing and renewable resources, combined with international advances in shipping and standards, are accelerating progress. As global ambitions rise, where will hydrogen truly scale, and how will integrated markets emerge?
Attendee Insights: Understand how hydrogen can transition from promising concept to globally bankable, system-scale energy solution.
12:00
12:00 - 12:20
Capital Powers Transformation
The shift to a digital, electrified, low-carbon energy system requires an entirely new financial architecture capable of supporting long-duration infrastructure, emerging technologies and cross-border industrial investment. China’s expanding green-finance ecosystem, coupled with global capital markets, is shaping the next generation of financing structures. As investment needs surge, what models will deliver both scale and credibility for the world’s energy transformation?
Attendee Insights: Explore how capital, policy and financial innovation can accelerate the build-out of the next-generation energy system.
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