December 11-12, 2025

RE Congress 2025 Programme & Activities

The congress featured expert panels, deep dives, and sessions on just energy transition, grid modernization, and renewable energy financing at Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City

Day 1

December 11, 2025

  • Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speech
  • Fire Side Chat on Just Energy Transition
  • Iloilo Declaration
  • Regional-National JET Reports
  • Panel on Local RE Action Leadership
  • 3 Deep Dive Sessions
  • Consult-an-RE Expert–aDviser (CREED)
  • RE Exhibit

Day 2

December 12, 2025

  • 3 Deep Dive Sessions
  • Grid Operations Panel
  • RE Financing Panel
  • Consult-an-RE Expert–aDviser (CREED)
  • RE Exhibit
  • Green Jobs & Finance Fair

December 13

Post-Congress Events

  • Wind Energy Seminar
  • RE Academy Graduation
  • Women's RE Training

Day 1

December 11, 2025 • Opening, Keynote & Regional Reports

08:00 - 09:00
break

Registration

Participant registration and welcome.

09:00 - 09:05
ceremony

Invocation

Opening prayer.

09:05 - 09:10
ceremony

National Anthem

Philippine National Anthem.

09:10 - 09:15
plenary

Welcome Remarks

Welcome address from the Iloilo Provincial Administrator.

09:15 - 09:20
message

Opening Message

Opening message from ICSC.

09:20 - 09:25
plenary

Introduction to RE Congress

Overview of the congress objectives and theme.

09:25 - 09:35
message

Messages

Message from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium.

09:35 - 09:55
plenary

Keynote Speech: Renewable Energy 2030

Tracking Progress, Confronting Challenges, and Charting the Way Forward.

09:55 - 10:05
plenary

Presentation on Philippines' Just Transition

Presentation on the Philippines' Just Energy Transition.

10:05 - 10:35
panel

Fire Side Chat: Advancing the Philippines' Just Energy Transition

Progress, Challenges, and Ways Forward.

10:35 - 10:45
ceremony

Iloilo Declaration and Presentation

Presentation by Iloilo Provincial Government, CentRE, ICSC, and Central Philippine University.

10:45 - 11:00
break

Photo Opportunity & Break

Official photo session and morning break.

11:00 - 12:00
plenary

Reporting of National and Regional Just Energy Transition Strategies

Presentations from various regional initiatives.

12:00 - 13:30
break

Lunch

Lunch break.

13:30 - 15:00
panel

Panel 2: Local Leaderships in Action - Transformative Practices in Renewable Energy and Climate Resilience

Discussion on local government initiatives in renewable energy and climate resilience.

15:00 - 15:30
break

Coffee Break / Networking / RE Exhibit

Refreshments and networking with RE exhibit viewing.

15:30 - 17:00
deep dive

Deep Dive 1: Building Community Power: Forging Paths to Energy Co-Ownership

Technical session on community-based renewable energy systems and co-ownership models.

15:30 - 17:00
deep dive

Deep Dive 1: Reactors

Reactor panel for Deep Dive 1.

15:30 - 17:00
deep dive

Deep Dive 2: Circular Strategies in the RE Sector

Exploring circular economy in renewable energy.

15:30 - 17:00
deep dive

Deep Dive 3: Enabling Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Compliance through Renewable Energy

Workshop on Renewable Portfolio Standards compliance.

08:00 - 17:00
exhibit

Consultation Booth (All Day)

One-on-one consultations with RE experts.

08:00 - 17:00Exhibition Hall
exhibit

RE Exhibit (All Day)

Exhibition showcasing renewable energy technologies and innovations.

Day 2

December 12, 2025 • Deep Dives, Panels & CREED

08:00 - 09:00
break

Registration

Participant registration for Day 2.

09:00 - 11:00
deep dive

Deep Dive 4: The Green Workforce: Capacity Building and Green Jobs Creation

Discussion on skills development and workforce transition for renewable energy sector.

09:00 - 11:00
deep dive

Deep Dive 5: Women in Green Entrepreneurship

Empowering women entrepreneurs in renewable energy and green finance.

09:00 - 11:00
deep dive

Deep Dive 6: Role of AI/Open Access Mapping Tools in RE Development

Leveraging AI and geospatial tools for renewable energy planning.

11:00 - 11:30
break

Networking

Networking break.

11:30 - 12:00
message

Messages

Messages from key stakeholders.

12:00 - 13:00
break

Lunch

Lunch break.

13:00 - 14:00
panel

Panel 3: Strengthening Grid Operations and Integrating Renewables

Technical panel on grid stability and integrating renewable energy sources.

14:00 - 14:30
break

Coffee Break

Afternoon break.

14:30 - 16:15
panel

Panel 4: Financing the Future: Accessible and Inclusive Renewable Energy Investments

Financing Distributed and Community Energy Systems – Innovations and Partnerships.

14:30 - 16:15
panel

Panel 4 (Part 2): Financing Distributed and Community Energy Systems

Innovations and Partnerships in community energy financing.

16:15 - 17:00
plenary

Closing

Closing remarks and next steps.

08:00 - 17:00
exhibit

Consultation Sessions (All Day)

One-on-one consultations with RE experts.

08:00 - 17:00Exhibition Hall
exhibit

RE Exhibit (All Day)

Continued exhibition of renewable energy products and services.

08:00 - 17:00Jobs & Finance Fair Area
exhibit

Green Jobs & Finance Fair (All Day)

Job fair and financing opportunities showcase.

December 13, 2025

Post-Congress Training & Ceremonies

Note: These events require separate registration.

Morning SessionCentral Philippine University
deep dive

Seminar on Small Scale Wind Energy Systems

Technical seminar on design, installation, and maintenance of small-scale wind energy systems.

Afternoon SessionCentral Philippine University
ceremony

RE Academy Graduation Ceremony

Awarding of certificates to graduates of the Renewable Energy Academy training programs.

Full DayCentral Philippine University
deep dive

Training for Women on Renewable Energy, Low Carbon Solutions, and Entrepreneurship

Comprehensive training program for women on renewable energy technologies and green business development.

Session Types

Plenary
Panel
Deep Dive
Message
Break
Exhibit
Ceremony

Thank You for Making RE Congress 2025 a Success!

The 8th Renewable Energy Congress & Exhibit 2025 has successfully concluded. Thank you to all participants who joined us in Iloilo City.

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