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November 12, 2020

Joseph Tomkiewicz to Lead Panel Discussion on Solar in ASEAN at Virtual AEBF 2020

On November 19, Joseph Tomkiewicz, partner and co-head of Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional energy industry group, will moderate a highly-anticipated panel discussion on solar energy as part of the 2020 ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF). Featuring five solar experts as panelists, the session entitled “Spotlight on Solar: Successful Case Studies, Business Models, and New Pipelines in ASEAN” will take a look at the solar boom in the region, innovative business models in the industry, and the decentralization of energy systems.

AEBF is an annual conference that gathers energy ministers from around ASEAN and global energy industry leaders to discuss the region’s energy transition plans and projects. This year’s four-day conference, from November 17 to November 20, 2020, will center on the theme of “Responsive and Cohesive Energy Pathways for ASEAN,” and is being held online for the first time.

Joseph’s panel discussion will be broadcast to attendees on November 19, 2020, starting promptly at 2:00 p.m. (GMT+7). If you’re interested in attending the session, please visit AEBF’s website.

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