AI for Energy and Utilities: Unlocking a Smarter, Greener Future

Neil Tan has over 20 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Development and Partnerships — across Banking (HSBC, Deutsche Bank), Management Consulting (Boston Consulting Group BCG) and Industry (Philips Electronics, Siemens).

Neil is the Managing Partner at Tsunami Advisors, an advisory and consulting firm dedicated to helping firms in AI and Web3 commercialization, capitalization, and transformation.

Prior to this, Neil served as the CEO of Neptune Digital, an award-winning blockchain start-up under the Cyberport Incubation Program (CIP). He was previously the Head of Business Development, Asia Pacific in the Digital Partnerships & Innovation Team at HSBC, where he focused on Banking-As-A-Service (BaaS) and Embedded Finance, including digital payments, lending, wealth and insurance.

Neil is the Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong (AIHK) and a Member of the Hong Kong Government Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development (HKSAR Web3 Task Force).

As the Director of Schneider Electric Hong Kong’s Digital Energy, Power Products and Industrial Automation, Travis Kan drives the company’s energy management and industrial automation businesses via strategic initiatives, digital solutions, marketing, and partnerships. He serves as a trusted partner in delivering solutions towards carbon neutrality, working closely with end users, consultants and contractors to bring the latest innovations to the market.

Travis is a strong business development professional with a wealth experience in the energy industry. His previous roles span Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Business Development and General Management. Prior to re-joining Schneider Electric in 2023, he worked with leading companies, including General Electric and CLP, gaining a comprehensive pool of solid experience in power generation, transmission and distribution, control and automation, building energy management, and digital solutions.

Travis also serves as the Chairman of the Energy Institute (Hong Kong Branch), and a part-time guest lecturer for various universities in Hong Kong.

Hanyuan (Karen) Wang serves as the CEO and founder of Climind, a platform that delivers actionable climate data infrastructure through AI technologies to facilitate mitigation and adaptation solutions. She is the first Chinese female to be selected as a Young Leader for the SDGs recognized by the United Nations.

Additionally, she serves on board of NGOs globally, including being the youngest Board of Directors for the Foundation for the Museum of the United Nations – UN Live. She is also on the Advisory Board Members of AI Hong Kong.

Karen was a research assistant at Imperial College London’s Centre for Climate Finance and Investment (CCFI), where her work centers on voluntary carbon markets, climate risks, and nature-based solutions with a particular focus on the Asian Market . She was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30. In addition to her climate-focused pursuits, Karen has gained valuable experience in the data sector through her work with Merrill Lynch and Microsoft. She went to Hong Kong Baptist University, Imperial College London, and is a Schwarzman Scholar from Tsinghua University.

With her Bai ethnic background, Karen also dedicates her time to preserving the disappearing Bai dialect in China.

Bien Wong is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in sustainability strategy development, corporate communications, and investor relations. As the department head of Group ESG, he oversees the integration of sustainability concepts into business strategies, ensuring compliance with stringent international sustainability standards. He has a proven track record at global firms and companies listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, specializing in corporate compliance and the disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies.

He holds a master’s degree from The University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree from the University of York in the United Kingdom. Bien is recognized as one of the first EFFAS scholars in the Asia Pacific region to complete the Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) program and has been invited by EFFAS to serve as one of the few examiners for this prestigious program in the region.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Bien is actively engaged in public service, focusing on sustainable finance, social impact investment, and corporate governance. He serves on multiple advisory committees for the HKSAR Government, including the Environmental Campaign Committee Publicity Working Group and the Housing Appeal Panel. Furthermore, he is a Board Governor for Friends of the Earth Hong Kong, where he advocates for sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.