From Commitment to Convergence: Aligning Funders on People-Centric Energy Transition in Asia Pacific
Asia’s energy transition needs more than capital. It needs capital designed around people.
Across the region, commercially viable energy transition solutions that support vulnerable workers, communities, and MSMEs remain underfunded. Many still face challenges in validating their models, measuring impact, and accessing suitable financing.
At the Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026, the closed-door session “From Commitment to Convergence: Aligning Funders on People-Centric Energy in Asia Pacific” will bring together investors, fund architects, solution providers, and ecosystem partners to explore how we can build a credible pipeline of inclusive energy solutions and mobilise the capital needed to scale them
Key takeaways
Understanding the priorities of communities and project developers, as well as the barriers preventing promising projects from securing funding.
Exploring how philanthropy, commercial capital, and under-explored sources of capital can provide complementary support.
Identifying practical opportunities for coordinated funding and collaboration through project showcases
Save the Date
🗓 6 October 2026, 1.30- 4.00 pm
📍 Victor Club, Sathorn Square, Bangkok, Thailand
Session Flow
1:30 to 2:00 PM: Coffee and networking
2:00 to 2:05 PM: Welcome and opening remarks
2:05 to 2:15 PM: AVPN's initiative to support people-centric energy transition presentation
2:15 to 2:25 PM: The Sunrise Project presentation
2:25 to 3:15 PM: Panel discussion moderated by AVPN
3:15 to 3:25 PM : Break and Project Gallery
3:25 to 3:55 PM: Two interactive project showcases
3:55 to 4:00 PM: Closing remarks and next steps
Speakers Lineup :
🔹 Elok Faiqotul Mutia — Indonesia Strategist, The Sunrise Project
🔹 Melissa Ananthraj — Director of Programmes, AVPN
🔹 Melissa Kang — Founder & CEO, Enyorra Private Equity
🔹 Moutushi Sengupta — Founder & CEO, Oneworld Colab Pte. Ltd.
🔹 Puti Faraniza — Energy Transition Team Leader, PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero)
Project Showcases :
🔹 Ahtasam Ahmad — Energy Finance & Clean Tech Lead, Renewables First
🔹 Aldy Permana — Associate Campaigns Director, Purposes