Rohit Singh

Rohit Singh is the CEO of International Business at NephroPlus, a global P&L leader with 18 years of experience in Public-Private Partnerships, healthcare network expansion, business strategy development, and industry collaboration. A firm believer in India’s transformation towards top-quality, affordable, and far-reaching healthcare, he is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative business strategies and plays a pivotal role in driving global expansion and strengthening dialysis care accessibility.

Alok Kumar

Alok Kumar is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch (Uttar Pradesh cadre) with over 30 years of experience in governance, policy implementation, and institutional reforms. He is currently serving as the Principal Secretary, MSME & Export Promotion, Infrastructure & Industrial Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Amit Goyal

Amit Goyal is a seasoned Partner at EY, where he leads the Public Health Infrastructure Team, focusing on driving innovation and operational excellence in healthcare systems. With over 18 years of experience in Health, Amit has been instrumental in advising government bodies and multilateral agencies on strategic planning, capital investment, and PPP structuring.

Context Setting

This presentation gives an overview of the role of the Asian Development Bank in promoting Universal Health Coverage through Public-Private Partnerships in health care, highlighting key trends, challenges, and best practices.

Areeporn Asawinpongphan

Dr. Areeporn Asawinpongphan holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the National Institute of Development Administration and a Master’s degree from Southampton University. She specializes in Development Economics, Energy Policy, and Management Consulting. Her career includes ExxonMobil, Banpu Public Company Limited, and McKinsey & Company roles. Currently a Research Fellow in Energy Policy at TDRI, she leads projects on Thailand’s electricity market reform and serves on committees under the Energy Regulatory Commission. She consults globally for Indonesia’s PT PLN and PERTAMINA.

Asier Larretxea

Mr. Asier Larretxea is an international senior consultant with over 15 years of expertise in energy, sustainability, smart mobility, and technology innovation. His work spans both private and public sectors, including notable clients like ING Real Estate, Eneco Energy Utility, and the EU Commission. Asier excels in designing customer-oriented business models, analyzing sustainability, and managing multicultural teams. His specializations include renewables, smart grids, circular economy, and innovative retail services.

Role of Grid Digitalization and Renewable Energy in Building Smart Grids and Smart Cities - International Best Practices

This presentation gives an overview of the role of grid digitalization and renewable energy in building smart grids, with a focus on ADB's support for enhancing Sri Lanka's power sector through digital transformation and increased renewable energy integration.

José Aguado

José A. Aguado got his Industrial (major in power systems) Engineering degree and PhD from the University of Málaga in 1997 and 2001, respectively. He is a full professor and department head of the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Málaga in Spain. He is Director of the  “Energy Transformation” Chair at the University of Málaga. He has led more than 40 publicly-funded research and consultancy projects in the operation and planning of smart grids, renewable energies, energy efficiency, and wireless power transfer.