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SIEW 2026 Brings Together Global Energy Leaders to “Connect Energy Systems, Power Tomorrow”

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 19th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) will open on 26 October, bringing together global policymakers, industry leaders and innovators to navigate energy challenges and shape a more secure, connected and sustainable energy future.

Highlights of SIEW 2026

I. Opening: The Singapore Energy Lecture will be delivered by H.E. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry). YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Malaysia, will deliver the Ministerial Keynote Address. Bernard Fontana, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Électricité de France (EDF), will share his perspectives at the SIEW Opening Keynote.

II. Ministerial and VIPs: Ministers from Australia, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Finland, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Oman, Philippines, and United States will be joined by H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of the ASEAN Secretariat, Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, and Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency. Global industry leaders from Baker Hughes, China Huaneng Group, GE Vernova, Hitachi Energy, Petronas, Siemens Energy, State Grid Corporation of China, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, and Univers will share their insights impacting the energy landscape.

SIEW 2026 will host prominent decision-makers and visionaries from across government, international bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry. The list of speakers attending SIEW 2026 is available here.

Government

H.E. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), Republic of SingaporeH.E. Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, Republic of SingaporeYAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, MalaysiaH.E. Sonam Tashi, Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, BhutanDato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mohamad Azmi Bin Haji Mohd Hanifah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Energy, Upstream and Downstream), Brunei DarussalamH.E. Sakari Puisto, Minister of Economic Affairs, Republic of FinlandH.E. Malaithong Kommasith, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Lao People’s Democratic RepublicH.E. Eng. Salim Bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Vice Chairman of the Board of the Oman Investment Authority, OmanThe Honourable Sharon S. Garin, Secretary, Department of Energy, Republic of the PhilippinesH.E. Jean Barroca, Deputy Minister of State for Energy, PortugalDr Majid Al-Qwaiz, Deputy Minister of Development and Project Management, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaThe Rt Hon Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandChris Stark, Head of UK’s Mission for Clean Power, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

International Organisations

Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, International Atomic Energy AgencyLin Yang, Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)Hideaki Iwasaki, Director General, Sectors Department 1 (Energy and Transport Sectors), Asian Development Bank (ADB)Kim-See Lim, Chief Investment Officer, Public Sector (Region 1) & Financial Institutions and Funds (Global) Clients, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)Stéphanie Guénot Bresson, Commissioner, Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority Dr Sama Bilbao y León, Director General, World Nuclear Association

Regulators and Utilities

Anna Collyer, Chair, Australian Energy Market CommissionClare Savage, Chair, Australian Energy RegulatorNarumi Hosokawa, Secretary General, Electricity and Gas Market Surveillance Commission, JapanErik Westergaard, Deputy Chair, Electricity Authority, New ZealandDato’ Sri Ir. Ts. Shamsul Bin Ahmad, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tenaga Nasional BerhadHon. Francis Saturnino C. Juan, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Regulatory Commission, PhilippinesTheodore J. Garrish, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of EnergyJudy Chang, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, United StatesEmmanuelle Wargon, Chair, French Energy Regulatory CommissionDr Narin Phoawanich, Governor, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Shao Guoyong, Board Director, State Grid Corporation of China

Industry

Gary Rose, Executive Vice President, Nuclear, Canada, AtkinsRéalis, and President, CANDU International, Candu Energy Inc.Allyson Anderson Book, Chief Sustainability Officer, Government Affairs & Public Policy Officer, Baker HughesYingying Zhou, Vice President, Organisation and Head of Asia, Cheniere EnergyJoseph Law, Managing Director, CLP Power Hong KongLi Rui, Vice President, China Southern Power GridLim Wee Seng, Group Head of Energy, Renewables & Infrastructure, Project Finance Strategic Advisory and Sustainability, Institutional Banking Group, DBS BankTham Chee Aun, Chief Executive Officer, Ditrolic EnergyEric Gray, Chief Executive Officer, Power, GE VernovaJames O’Reilly, Chief Executive Officer, Greenlink InterconnectorN Venu, MD and CEO, India and APAC Region, Member of Global Executive Team, Hitachi Energy, MD, Hitachi IndiaZhong Guodong, President, China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd.Dr Han-Gon Kim, President, Innovative SMR Development AgencyTadashi Maeda, Chairman of the Board, Japan Bank for International CooperationIzumi Kai, Managing Executive Officer, CEO of JERA AsiaStephanie McGregor, Chief Executive Officer, Marinus LinkEmmanuel V. Rubio, President and CEO, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN)Yasuhiro Kawabe, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Power, Ltd.Elaine Lam, Group Managing Director and Head of Global Corporate Banking, OCBCYM Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz, CEO, Petronas Thorbjörn Fors, Group Senior Vice President and President Asia Pacific, Siemens EnergyStanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer, SP GroupJeanne Soh, Managing Director, Head, Structured Finance, Asia, SMBC 

The SIEW week will feature high-level expert discussions across SIEW Summit, SIEW Energy Insights, SIEW TechTable and SIEW Thinktank Roundtables. Topics will include energy security, regional connectivity, system resilience and decarbonisation, including leading technologies and industrial capabilities on AI and digital grids, power interconnections, geothermal energy, and nuclear energy. More details can be found at siew.gov.sg. 

Register now at https://register.siew.gov.sg.

PR Newswire is the Official Press Release Distribution Partner of Singapore International Energy Week 2026.

About SIEW

The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is an official trademarked event by the Energy Market Authority (EMA). It is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to discuss and share best practices and solutions within the global energy space. 

The SIEW logo is an officially registered trademark, a symbol of credibility and prestige as the world’s leading energy event. 

About the Energy Market Authority

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry. Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable, and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Visit www.ema.gov.sg for more information. 

For media queries, please contact:

Ms Mahima Kathuria
FINN Partners for Singapore International Energy Week
Tel: +65 8022 6364
Email: SIEWMedia@finnpartners.com

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HR Path Strengthens its Australian Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia

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PARIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, today announces its strategic acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia, a Brisbane-based company specialising in payroll compliance, remediation, workforce management and HR systems consulting.

Founded in 2009, Payroll Experts Australia has delivered more than 530 projects for over 260 organisations across Australia and New Zealand. Independent of any software vendor, the company supports employers across the full payroll, workforce management and HR systems lifecycle, with expertise spanning payroll compliance and audit, remediation, award and agreement interpretation, payroll processing, advisory and end-to-end systems implementation.

The acquisition strengthens HR Path’s ability to provide end-to-end HR transformation services across the ANZ market. Payroll Experts Australia’s specialist capabilities complement HR Path’s existing HRIS technology and SAP SuccessFactors expertise, enabling the combined organisation to support clients with a broader range of locally grounded services, from strategic advisory and systems implementation to payroll compliance and operational support. 

Payroll Experts Australia will continue to operate under the brand “Payroll Experts Australia, an HR Path Company”. Its leadership team and employees will remain in their current roles, ensuring continuity of service for clients while giving the business access to HR Path’s international capabilities and resources. 

The transaction builds on HR Path’s expansion in the region. HR Path has been active in Australia since 2019, following the acquisition of DDG. It opened an Australian office in 2024 and acquired RKM Consulting in 2025, strengthening its HRIS technology and SAP SuccessFactors capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.  

“The acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia, a company renowned for its expertise in payroll compliance, is a strategic move that supports our ambition to be the global reference in HR transformation,” said François Boulet, Co-founding Partner at HR Path. “Their deep knowledge and strong client relationships in Australia complement our global capabilities, enabling us to deliver even more value to our clients. This partnership is about synergy, innovation, and shared commitment to excellence.”

“We are very happy about this new chapter!” said Steve Keenaghan, Chief Executive Officer at Payroll Experts Australia. “This step opens up exciting opportunities for our team and our clients and ensures our continued growth and success. We will maintain our commitment to delivering exceptional, independent payroll expertise while exploring new possibilities within HR Path.”

Contact:

Fabienne LATOUR  Fabienne.latour@hr-path.com

 

 

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Sungrow Powers Up for All Energy Australia 2026 With New Residential Innovation and Full Ecosystem Showcase

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leader in PV inverter and energy storage solutions, is set to make a strong return to All Energy Australia 2026, the region’s largest and most influential renewable energy exhibition. It will introduce its next-generation all-in-one residential flagship PowerHarbour, alongside a comprehensive showcase of technologies for residential, C&I, and utility-scale applications.

As Australia accelerates toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future, Sungrow’s presence at All Energy will once again serve as a central meeting point for industry leaders, installers, innovators, and policymakers. The booth will offer visitors a rich blend of product demonstrations, technical insights, interactive experiences, and opportunities to connect with Sungrow’s local engineering and sales teams.

A New Addition to Residential Energy Storage

At the upcoming All-Energy 2026, Sungrow will officially unveil PowerHarbour in Australia for the first time. It is a residential all in one solution designed to simplify energy independence for homeowners. It combines sleek design, intelligent integration, advanced safety features and a modular design that can deliver up to 120kWh of capacity. The enhanced AFCI 3.0 protection makes it one of the most flexible and homeowner‑friendly systems on the market. The result is a clean, integrated solution that empowers households to take control of their energy with confidence and ease.

C&I Solutions for Diverse Applications

The exhibition will also showcase Sungrow’s C&I portfolio, including PowerKeeper, deployed across diverse Australian environments, and the ST255CS liquid-cooled BESS cabinet, designed for applications such as microgrid stability and FCAS. Together, these solutions demonstrate Sungrow’s capabilities in delivering flexible, reliable energy storage for a wide range of commercial and industrial needs.

Utility-Scale Innovation on Display

For utility developers and EPCs, Sungrow will present a full-size PowerTitan 3.0, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see the battery container up close. Together, PowerTitan 3.0 and 1+X modular inverter demonstrate advanced energy storage, grid-forming capabilities, and flexible deployment for complex project environment. Backed by dedicated local project management, comprehensive technical support, and a growing project pipeline across Australia and New Zealand.

Visit Sungrow at Booth KK123

Sungrow invites all attendees to visit Booth KK123 at All Energy Australia 2026 to experience its latest residential, commercial, and utility‑scale innovations firsthand. Attendees can expect a vibrant and engaging atmosphere throughout the day featuring lucky draws with exciting prizes, free premium coffee, photobooth and insightful presentations. The booth promises a full day of discovery, connection, and inspiration. Sungrow looks forward to welcoming partners, customers, and renewable energy enthusiasts as we continue powering Australia’s clean energy future together.

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AglaiaSense and Leopard Imaging to Demonstrate Privacy-First AI Traffic Sensing at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona

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FREMONT, Calif. and BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AglaiaSense and Leopard Imaging will exhibit together at Smart City Expo World Congress, November 3–5, 2026, at Fira Barcelona Gran Vía.

The two companies proposed AI-VIVA (Vision Intelligence for València and Arterials) and is selected as a finalist in the fifth urban challenge of Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility (BILM), on the application of artificial intelligence to traffic-light regulation. AI-VIVA combines AglaiaSense’s edge-AI traffic solutions with Leopard Imaging’s patented privacy architecture. At the show, the team will give a live demonstration of AglaiaSense’s signature MS500 and GS500 cameras, with the AglaiaSense AI Box, powered by NVIDIA, which adds local processing to coordinate groups of neighboring intersections.

The cameras analyze images inside the device, using the Sony IMX500 and IMX501 intelligent vision sensors. They count and classify vehicles, buses, cyclists and pedestrians in real time. Raw video is discarded on the device within 400–800 milliseconds, and only anonymous metadata is transmitted. Cities can feed that data into signal-control software to adapt traffic lights to real demand.

MS500: about 2 W average power, 1080p, powered from a standard NEMA or ZHAGA street-light socket.

GS500: about 6.5 W average, dual 4K cameras, with Ethernet, LTE Cat 4 and GPS; powered by PoE, 12–24 V DC or a NEMA adapter.

Both cameras: IP66-rated, −20 °C to +65 °C, mounted on existing poles, so no trenching or new masts are needed.

Bandwidth: more than 95% lower than CCTV-based monitoring.

“Cities want safer, smoother streets without turning every crossing into a surveillance point,” said Leon Luo, CEO of AglaiaSense. “Being named a finalist in Barcelona tells us the approach resonates.”

“Privacy has to be built into the camera, not added later,” said Bill Pu, CEO of Leopard Imaging.

AglaiaSense’s solutions are deployed across North America and Asia, and the company won first place in the Pedestrian Safety Challenge Hackathon, run by the Edge AI Foundation (formerly the tinyML Foundation) and the City of San José. In field tests, the systems achieved detection and counting accuracy above 95%. The City of Lakewood, Colorado, compared the GS500 with traditional IP cameras and LiDAR on real roads and found it more accurate, more energy-efficient, and less costly to deploy. At a high-risk crossing where pedestrians often crossed outside the crosswalk, the system alerted approaching drivers in real time.

Visit us at Pavilion 3, Level 0, Street D, Stand 71. To book a meeting, email sales@aglaiasense.com.

About AglaiaSense

AglaiaSense, is an edge-AI company specializing in privacy-first, vision-based sensing for smart cities. Its GS500 and MS500 cameras run AI on the image sensor to count and classify road users in real time and send only anonymous metadata.

About Leopard Imaging

Leopard Imaging is a global leader in high-definition embedded cameras and AI-based imaging solutions in industries including automotive, aerospace, drones, IoT, and robotics.

Media contact:

Cathy Zhao

+1 (408) 263-0988

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