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WATTS UP APAC 2026 Speakers

Learn from a curated group of founders, researchers, and creators who are navigating the forefront of cutting edge technology in the maritime industry.

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Keynote

Prof. Shirley Meng

Nanyang Professor, Vice President (Industry),

Nanyang Technological University of Singapore.

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Keynote

Ambassador Leif Trana

Ambassador to Singapore,

Kingdom of Norway

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Keynote

Dr Pimpa Limthongkul

Energy Innovation Research Group Director,

National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), National Science and Technology and Development Agency, Thailand

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Chen Hu

American Bureau of Shipping

Sing Yang Chiam

Pro-Tem Chair

Singapore Battery Consortium

Research Engineer,

Singapore Institute of Technology

Sustainability Leader,

Bureau Veritas

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Technical Director,

Epropulsion

CTO, AYK Energy

Felix Backgård

Head of Technical Sales,

Echandia Marine

Jan-Erik Räsänen

Executive Director - Marine Energy Transition,

Foreship by RINA

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Head, Partnerships,

GLC Recycle

Teemu Kyläkallio

Head of Department / R&D,

Rauma Marine Constructions

Sales Manager,

ABB

Rajkumar Rajappan Gounder

Chief Executive Officer,

Hilmil Solutions

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Kristian Liknes

Vice President Europe, Fleetzero

Technical Sales Manager - Decarbonization, ABB

Head, Industry Collaborations and Special Projects, Bureau Veritas

Jacques Borremans

Director, CharIN Asia

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Segment Director OSV & Special Ships, DNV

Senior Manager, Battery Materials Research, Durapower

Chief, Freight Activity Branch Transportation and Toxics Division, California Air Resources Board

Battery Fire Safety Researcher & Marine Engineer, National Korea Maritime & Ocean University

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Technology Manager, Marine & Ports China, ABB Marine

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Fern Uennatornwaranggoon

Climate Campaign Director, Ports, Pacific Environment

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Researcher, The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)

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Speak at WATTS UP Europe 2027

We are calling on experts to provide their insights, experiences in technology, application, safety, sustainability and financing of maritime batteries. You can submit your proposals to speak at WATTS UP Europe 2027!

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