13 November 2026 · Melia Hanoihtqt_stameq@mst.gov.vn

Conference agenda

Program

A focused day of regional insight, standards collaboration and practical perspectives on BESS fire safety.

Calendar13 November 2026
Time08:45 – 16:30
LocationMelia Hanoi

Registration and Networking

Opening

Opening and Welcome

Mr Hai Nguyen Nam, Director General, STAMEQ · Mr Kolin Low, Senior Director, Regional Standards, UL Standards & Engagement

Collaboration

Advancing BESS Safety through Standards Collaboration and Regional Engagement

Mr Kolin Low, Senior Director, Regional Standards, UL Standards & Engagement

Group Photo and Networking Coffee Break

ASEAN

BESS Safety Policies and Landscape in ASEAN Countries

Consideration for BESS Safety Policies with UL Standards – Singapore and Malaysia Experience — Er. Victor Ho, Vice President, Institution of Fire Engineers Singapore · Outlook of BESS in Viet Nam and current landscape for safety and standards · From Standards Adoption to Implementation: Philippine Experience in Supporting Safer Battery Energy Storage Systems — Mr James Manzano, Bureau of Philippine Standards, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines · Thailand experience in BESS safety and standards — Mr Kasiean Sukemoke, Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association / PEC Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Networking Lunch

Standards

Standards for Safety of Battery Energy Storage Systems

Mr Winter Ho, Senior Project Engineer, Energy & Industrial Automation, UL Solutions · Fire Safety Considerations for Battery Energy Storage Systems — Mr Jesu Prakash, Staff Engineer, Built Environment, UL Solutions · Fire Protection Solutions for Battery and Energy Storage System Safety — Mr Chiaw Fund Shern, Vice President of FPAS, Acclaim System Pte Ltd

Viet Nam

Advancing Viet Nam’s Standards Framework for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Ms Doan Thi Thanh Van, Head, Electrical and Electronic Standards Department, Vietnam National Standards and Quality Institute (VSQI)

Research

Study on Battery Energy Storage Systems and Safety Classification Standards

Mr Nguyen Quang Tu, Huawei Viet Nam

Networking Coffee Break

Panel

Panel Discussion and Q&A: Supporting Safer Battery Energy Storage Deployment in Viet Nam

Conference speakers and participants

Closing Remarks

The program is indicative and subject to change. Speakers may refine or adjust their presentation topics closer to the event date.