600+
ATTENDEES
80+
EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS
60+
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
85%
DIRECTOR OR ABOVE
100%
COMMITTED TO NET ZERO
APAC CLIMATE MARKETS AT AN INFLECTION POINT: ALIGN, EXECUTE, Lead
As Asia-Pacific confronts escalating carbon costs and transformative market shifts in 2026—driven by post-COP30 Article 6 operationalization, finalized interoperability rules, CBAM full enforcement, EU ETS expansions, and rising compliance obligations—regional dynamics accelerate. Japan's GX-ETS launches mandatory compliance, Korea advances Phase IV reforms, China expands heavy industries, Vietnam activates its ETS, and Singapore escalates its carbon tax to SGD45/t, while ASEAN pushes alignment and Australia integrates removals.
Asia transitions from offset supplier to global decarbonisation hub. Globally, Article 6.4 (PACM) bridges markets and high-integrity standards restore trust. From January 2026, EU CBAM enforcement and EU ETS expansion impose immediate direct costs on Asian exporters in carbon-intensive sectors (steel, cement, aluminium, fertilizers, chemicals, plastics, hydrogen, electricity, and related downstream)—forcing rapid emissions internalization or loss of EU market competitiveness. Compounding this, CORSIA costs are projected to hit $1.7 billion in 2026 alone. With the 2027 mandatory cliff approaching, the aviation sector is now a primary driver of urgent, high-volume credit demand.
CFAS 2026 (17–18 June, InterContinental Bangkok) gathers 600+ senior leaders from governments, corporates, financiers, exchanges, developers, and innovators to navigate this turning point. Gain practical playbooks on Article 6 flows, high-integrity scaling, CBAM-ready chains, 2026–2028 procurement, RECs/cross-border electricity, nature-based solutions, engineered removals (DAC, BECCS, CCS), and carbon insurance/guarantees for bankable projects.
Join carbon ecosystem leaders to secure the operational playbooks and strategic partnerships needed to convert regulatory volatility into commercial certainty, ensuring your competitive edge in the 2026–2028 execution cycle.
Who Attends
Dr. San Win
Director, Climate Change Division
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Myanmar
Donald Chan
Director Asia Pacific
Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)
Gloyta Nathalang
Chair
Thailand Carbon Markets Club
Dr. Sebastian Langendorf
Chief Executive Officer
Meranti Green Steel
Sharmine Tan
Regional Sustainability and Policy Lead - Southeast Asia
Boeing
Harsha Reddy
Vice President & Global Head of Sustainability
Indorama Ventures PCL
Wachirachai Koonamwattana
Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer
Siam Cement Group
Dr. David Ganz
Steering Committee Member
SCeNe Coalition
Jude Lee
Regional Policy & Programme Director for Asia-Pacifice
European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E)
Boyang Jin
Chair, Carbon Market Working Group
European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Dr. Srinivasan Ancha
Senior Fellow
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Jason Lee
Head of Sustainability
CIMB Thai Bank
Vicky Janssens
General Manager Southeast Asia
Foundation for Climate Protection and Carbon Offset KliK
Shalu Agrawal
Director of Programmes
Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Muhammad Rizal Azmi
VP, Business & Product Development
Bursa Carbon Exchange
Dr. Götz Martin
CEO, Nature-Based Solutions and Biochar
Golden Agri-Resources
Brenda Qi
Director, Project Development
the Institute of Natural Carbon Sink, China
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Thomas McMahon
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Aircarbon Exchange
Ladaporn Khunikakorn
Regional Director, Climate Projects APAC
South Pole
Juan Durán
Chief Executive Officer
EcoRegistry
Jeffrey L. Chatellier
Conservation Scientist and CEO
Forest Carbon
Benjamin Massie
Senior Vice President - Environmental Products
Anew Climate
Srinivas Krishnaswamy
Chief Executive Officer
Vasudha Foundation
Kim Noguera Gabrielli
Chief Executive Officer
Worldview International Foundation
Ramapati Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Center for Environment and Energy Development (CEED)
CFAS2026 Strategic Themes:
From Frameworks to Operational Reality
Global & Regional Carbon Market Signals and Strategic Navigation
Post-COP30 signals, Article 6 rules, CBAM/ETS/CORSIA expansions, and 3–5-year catalysts shaping APAC carbon demand, prices, and volatility.
High-Integrity Supply
and Crediting 2.0
Pricing quality tiers, shortened due diligence via ratings/tags, dynamic baselines, co-benefits, and buffer innovations for scalable, trusted carbon credits.
Article 6 Execution & Government Approvals
LoA/CA authorization workflows, policy/tax/FX risks, audit trails to prevent double counting, and linking efficient approvals to liquidity and investment.
Compliance-Ready Supply Chains & Sectoral Exposure
CBAM, EU ETS Maritime, FuelEU, CORSIA preparation through emissions data capture, supplier risk management, and turning compliance into commercial advantage.
Corporate Procurement & Decarbonisation Roadmaps
Smart carbon/REC procurement strategies, multi-year planning, quality bands, governance, contract structures, and 2026–2028 portfolio priorities for credible net-zero alignment.
Durable Removals & Project Bankability
Engineering/nature-based removals (BECCS/DAC/CCS), integrity/MRV, long-term offtakes, and insurance/guarantees to make large-scale APAC projects investment-grade and financeable.
2026 EXHIBITORS
Why Attend?
Navigate Policy Uncertainty with Clarity
Market players across roles — from governments shaping rules to corporates managing compliance and developers seeking approvals — face evolving post-COP30 Article 6 guidelines, registry standards, and CBAM details, risking delays, misalignment, and missed collaboration opportunities. CFAS2026 brings direct clarity from leading regulators and policymakers, delivering actionable workflows and cross-border strategies to align your priorities with the region’s emerging framework.
Gain Clarity on Demand and Market Direction
Unclear demand trajectories, pricing trends, and financing signals create challenges for corporates planning decarbonisation, financiers assessing opportunities, developers positioning supply, and governments guiding national strategies — leading to inefficient allocation and untapped potential. CFAS2026 provides authoritative insights from senior buyers, investors, and exchanges, equipping you with reliable benchmarks, procurement priorities, and capital structures to make informed, forward-looking decisions.
Connect with APAC’s Influential Decision-Makers
Scarce access to reliable partners and emerging trends hinders effective collaboration for governments, multilateral organisations, project developers, technology innovators, and financial institutions alike — slowing progress and scaling. CFAS2026 unites 600+ senior leaders in an intimate, curated setting, fostering direct connections and strategic relationships that drive meaningful impact across the decarbonisation ecosystem.
Why Attend
APAC’s Climate Markets Are Mobilising
Electrification, export pressure, and fresh policy signals are unlocking a decisive 3–5-year window for action. CFAS2026 aligns rules, finance, and technology so projects move from pilot to scale—and so companies can act with confidence across Article 6, CBAM, and corporate net-zero plans.
From Policy Signals to Actionale Deals
Gain a clear grasp of the cross-border authorisation (LoA/CA) process and latest updates, the compliance direction for buyer claims & disclosure, and the APAC carbon price outlook and key signals—then, with curated Deal Hour 1:1 matchmaking and multiple networking touchpoints, turn conversations efficiently into partnerships and deals.
Join the Community Shaping APAC’s Carbon Future
Meet senior leaders from government, developers, buyers, exchanges, and capital. Together we’ll build integrity, liquidity, and price signals for a resilient APAC carbon market.
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