SINGAPORE, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With rising urbanization, the demand for energy in Southeast Asia is set to increase by a staggering 80 per cent between 2013 and 2035 - a rise equivalent to the current demand in Japan.[1] As the region gears up to meet this demand, one of the biggest challenges is balancing the need for affordable energy while curbing greenhouse gas emissions - the main cause of climate change. Technology, among other factors such as pricing, demographics and economics will play a key role to Southeast Asia's energy future.
Set to inspire green building leaders around the region, Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia 2015 will return in its eighth edition, showcasing the best sustainable building technologies in order to monetize efficient energy consumption for urban living. Held at Marina Bay Sands from 2 to 4 September, green building experts, policy-makers, academics and built environment practitioners of international recognition will congregate to witness and discuss innovations in championing green living, as they play a part to achieve a shared vision of a greener planet.
Strong Focus on Smart Building Technologies in line with regional push for Smart Cities
According to IDC Energy Insights[2], smart building technology spending is expected to grow from $6.3 billion in 2014 to $17.4 billion in 2019, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6 per cent. Asia Pacific will see some of the most aggressive adoption, and 90% of firms are expected to increase their investment in smart building technologies.
Smart building technologies are attractive tools for energy management as they allow the convergence of IT and building automation to enable facility optimization. To feed the thirst for such technologies, BEX Asia 2015 will see more than 400 participating exhibitors specializing in smart building solutions this year. Returning exhibitors such as Green Koncepts, Enovatek Energy and AGC Asia Pacific, will be exhibiting alongside new players like ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems), NS BlueScope Lysaght Singapore and Schneider Electric Singapore, boasting a comprehensive range of energy management capabilities for businesses in the regions.
"Smart cities are blossoming everywhere in Asia as governments look to improve energy consumption, waste management and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Singapore however, is looking past smart cities and looking instead at a Smart Nation," said Louise Chua, Project Director of Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia 2015. "Singapore's access to skilled international talent and expertise in electronics, precision engineering and chemicals, connectivity with the regional markets, as well as an extensive supplier base places her in an ideal situation to add value to international clean energy companies worldwide. Ultimately, greening the environment is a joint effort and Singapore is a good example."
Regional knowledge sharing takes center stage
Committed to furthering the green agenda, BEX Asia 2015 has made regional stops to India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam to deepen relationships and spur discussions with key stakeholders and media personnel.
"As demand for sustainable building increases and the emphasis on green solution grows, there is an urgent need for us to constantly research and develop new technologies to transform Singapore into a Smart Nation," said Chan On Yu, Vice President/AGM ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte Ltd "With BEX's positioning as the region's leading platform of the exchange of green ideas and solutions, ST Electronics is honored to be exhibiting at BEX this year and doing our part in building a greener future."
Regional collaboration remains a key highlight, with strong presence from individual country/region pavilions from China, Japan, Taiwan and Singapore. Visitors can expect nothing but quality innovations and technological breakthrough from these representations.
"Green technology is key to tackle climate change and each of our Japanese exhibitors will be showcasing products which adopt such advanced technology to the regional companies gathered under one roof at BEX Asia 2015. This not only encourages the sharing and distribution of knowledge but also enhances interaction between exhibitors and visitors around the region," said Masaya Hasebe, Managing Director of JETRO Singapore.
Knowledge sharing also extends to the dedicated Green View zone, with speakers touching on hot topics around Smart, Lighting and Façade & Building Greening. This involves the convergence of Internet of Things and smart buildings, as well as addressing the challenges behind each pillar. Speakers include Kenneth Lee, CEO of Green Koncepts, Gordon Falconer, Director for Smart Cities at Schneider Electric Singapore, as well as Gregers Reimann, Managing Director of IEN Consultants in Singapore, Malaysia and China.
Poised to attract the region's key suppliers and marketers, BEX Asia is expected to surpass more than US$110m in green building business transactions. Visitors can expect one-to-one business matching, as well as key networking with regional delegations including Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Philippines., and beyond Asia from Italy, Belgium and Brazil.
Enhancing the 'green' value chain with Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) Asia 2015
Co-located with BEX Asia 2015 is the Mostra Covegno Expocomfort (MCE) Asia. Originally from Italy, MCE is the undisputed leading exhibition in Global Comfort Technology. For the first time ever, MCE will be held outside of Italy, Milan. The Singapore edition of the exhibition, MCE Asia 2015, will be centred on four main themes - Cooling, Water, Renewable Energy and the Heating Sector. With a growing demand for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, the focus of MCE Asia will complement BEX Asia's strategic focus on energy efficiency.
"Looking back on 2014, we experienced the warmest year on record for the past 135 years," said Chua. "By bridging BEX Asia 2015 and MCE Asia 2015, we are bringing together different ideas and offering the latest solutions in green and renewable energy technologies. We hope that through this year's enhanced exhibition offerings, we will be able to provide visitors with new and advanced green answers to the climate challenges that we are facing."
Also taking place alongside these two anchor events of the Singapore Green Building Week (SGBW) 2015 is the International Green Building Conference (IGBC) 2015. Organized by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA), it will be a gathering of green building experts, policy-makers, academics, and built environment practitioners. The aim is to promote a congregation of ideas that will encourage collaboration and learning, ultimately contributing to a greener and more sustainable environment.
BEX Asia and MCE Asia 2015 will take place from 2 to 4 September 2015 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. For more information, please visit http://www.bex-asia.com/ and http://www.mcexpocomfort-asia.com/.
About Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia
BEX Asia is Southeast Asia's premier business platform for the green building and construction industry. It is a one-stop sourcing destination for cutting-edge products, innovative technologies and sustainable designs in building materials, energy efficiency systems, fittings and fixtures, and much more. It is an event that enhances your competitive edge in the world of Build Green. BEX Asia brings together skilled professionals, key industry practitioners, major specifiers and buyers from the region to build networks and create business opportunities, in support of the global trend to build greener communities for a greener future. http://www.bex-asia.com/
About Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) Asia 2015
Organisers of the world leading Exhibition Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) in Milan, Italy and Southeast Asia's premier Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia in Singapore, collaborated to launch an Asian edition of MCE - MCE Asia 2015. The inaugural exhibition will bring together the dual concept of energy saving and efficiency via innovative technologies or integrated systems with enriched living comfort through optimised indoor environment quality. MCE Asia reaches out to specialised building professionals within the residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and hospitality sectors. http://www.mcexpocomfort-asia.com/
About International Green Building Conference (IGBC)
The International Green Building Conference (IGBC) 2015, organized by the Building & Construction Industry (BCA), themed "Build Green, Live Smart", will play host to more than 1,000 international delegates from over 30 markets. The event will lead in the next phase of the green building movement focusing on higher standards of energy efficiency; indoor environment quality through sustainable building products and technologies; and users' comfort and productivity. http://www.sgbw.com.sg
About Reed Exhibitions
Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organizer, with over 500 events in 43 countries. In 2014 Reed brought together over seven million event participants from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa and organized by 41 fully staffed offices. Reed Exhibitions serves 43 industry sectors with trade and consumer events. It is part of the RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries. www.reedexpo.com
For more information, please contact:
Rasheed Abu Bakar/ Low Sieu Ping
The Hoffman Agency
Email: BEXAsia@hoffman.com
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