Curtain Raisers at Roshanara

Churning the Indo-Pacific: Investment, Innovation, and Energy
Nations across the Indo-Pacific are expanding clean energy and green growth ambitions. This roundtable will examine clean energy collaborations in India, the Indo-Pacific, and beyond, focusing on innovations in renewable energy, battery capacity, and hydrogen use. It will deepen strategic engagement on these sectors in India, Japan, and other countries, and explore how key partnerships can accelerate clean energy transition in the Indo-Pacific by leveraging regional supply chains and innovative financial mechanisms.

How can like-minded nations leverage existing partnerships to create a stronger financial ecosystem for clean energy investments?
Which regions and sectors offer the most attractive investment opportunities for battery innovation and manufacturing?
What de-risking mechanisms are needed to attract large-scale private investments in clean energy and decarbonisation technologies?
What role can joint ventures and technology transfer play in strengthening clean energy infrastructure in emerging economies? What is the role of government policies and regulatory frameworks?
Chaired by

Ajay Tyagi, Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation, India

Initiators

Karan Bilimoria, Member, House of Lords, United Kingdom

Maggie Sprenger, Co-Founder and General Partner, Audere Capital, United States of America

Osamu Yamamoto, Chief Executive Officer, Unison Capital Management Pte. Ltd., Japan

Ruchira Shukla, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Synapses, India

Sara Ahmadian, Founder, Anar Ventures, United States of America