CLEANTECH THEATRE

Exploring advanced future-ready technologies enabling smarter power, water and industrial systems

The global clean technology landscape is entering a critical phase as electricity demand rises, clean energy deployment accelerates and infrastructure systems face increasing pressure to become more flexible and resilient. According to the IEA Renewable Energy Progress Tracker and IRENA Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, renewable capacity continues to expand rapidly towards 2030. At the same time, industry analysis highlights grid modernisation, energy storage and infrastructure resilience as defining priorities for the next phase of the energy transition. Recent geopolitical shifts have further reinforced the need for secure, diversified and resilient energy systems, highlighting the importance of stronger infrastructure planning and reduced exposure to supply disruptions.

The challenge ahead extends beyond decarbonisation. Energy, water and industrial systems must integrate variable renewables, support electrification, enable digital growth and maintain reliable services under growing climate and operational pressures. The priority is to build systems that combine flexibility, resilience, digital intelligence and security while supporting long-term energy and infrastructure needs.

The Cleantech Theatre will convene industry leaders to showcase the technologies accelerating the transformation of power, water and industrial systems. Covering clean generation, hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation, AI-driven utilities, smart grids, energy storage, water innovation and sustainable mobility, the theatre will showcase practical solutions, emerging opportunities and the innovations shaping the next phase of the clean infrastructure transition.

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KEY TOPICS COVERED

FIRM & CLEAN POWER

FIRM & CLEAN POWER

  • Solar, wind & hybrid generation ​
  • Advanced gas turbines ​
  • Nuclear (SMRs & advanced reactors) ​
  • Long-duration energy storage ​
  • Grid-forming technologies ​

HYDROGEN & POWER-TO-X

HYDROGEN & POWER-TO-X

  • Green & blue hydrogen
  • Electrolysers
  • Hydrogen storage & transport
  • Ammonia
  • Synthetic fuels 

INDUSTRIAL DECARBONISATION TECHNOLOGIES

INDUSTRIAL DECARBONISATION TECHNOLOGIES

  • CCUS ​
  • Direct Air Capture ​
  • Carbon removals ​
  • Waste-to-energy ​
  • Industrial electrification ​
  • Waste heat recovery ​

AI-POWERED UTILITY TRANSFORMATION

AI-POWERED UTILITY TRANSFORMATION

  • AI for grid optimisation
  • Autonomous utility operations
  • Digital twins
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Asset monitoring
  • Demand forecasting

SMART GRIDS, DERS & GRID FLEXIBILITY

SMART GRIDS, DERS & GRID FLEXIBILITY

  • DERs ​
  • Microgrids ​
  • Smart grids
  • Grid automation and optimisation
  • Edge computing
  • Semiconductors

CUSTOMER-CENTRIC UTILITIES

CUSTOMER-CENTRIC UTILITIES

  • Clean, connected and community energy
  • Next-generation AMI
  • Customer engagement platforms
  • Behavioural energy efficiency
  • Distributed energy optimisation
  • Energy communities

CYBERSECURITY & DIGITAL TRUST

CYBERSECURITY & DIGITAL TRUST

  • Cyber resilience
  • AI-enabled threat detection
  • Data governance
  • Critical infrastructure protection

WATER INNOVATION

WATER INNOVATION

  • Water reuse ​
  • Zero-liquid discharge ​
  • Renewable-powered desalination ​
  • Water-energy nexus ​
  • AI & IoT for water optimisation ​
  • Smart water infrastructure ​

CLIMATE ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGIES

CLIMATE ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGIES

  • Nature-based water infrastructure ​
  • Climate resilience ​
  • Flood & drought technologies ​
  • District energy systems​
  • Transboundary water cooperation ​

FUTURE MOBILITY

FUTURE MOBILITY

  • EV charging & fleet electrification
  • Advanced batteries
  • Hydrogen mobility
  • E-fuels ​
  • Integrated transport-energy-water infrastructure
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