Shaping Asia’s Future Grids: CESI Seminar at ADB 2025

CESI is proud to announce its participation in the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), taking place from 4 to 7 May 2025 in Milan, Italy. This milestone event marks the first time Italy will host the ADB Annual Meeting—and the first time it will be held in Europe in nearly a decade.

As part of this prestigious international forum, CESI will host the high-level seminar “Power Grid Innovation and Resilience: Asian Perspectives” on May 7th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CEST. The seminar will spotlight the latest advancements in power grid technologies and their pivotal role in supporting Asia’s fast-evolving energy landscape.

Bringing together leading global experts, the event will delve into key topics such as grid resilience, system security, digitalization, automation, and long-distance HVDC interconnections. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge solutions that are driving grid modernization and discover how knowledge-sharing and cross-border cooperation are unlocking new opportunities for progress across the region.

By hosting this exclusive seminar, CESI reaffirms its commitment to powering the global energy transition through technological innovation and strategic dialogue. The event will serve as a platform to connect industry leaders and technical communities, reinforcing CESI’s role at the forefront of energy system transformation.

Founded in 1966, ADB is one of the world’s leading multilateral development banks, committed to fostering sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. With 69 member countries—49 from the region—ADB plays a central role in tackling development challenges through strategic partnerships and innovative financing. Italy, a founding member, continues to actively support ADB’s mission through contributions to key initiatives such as the Asian Development Fund (ADF) and the Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF)