[IMPACT Webinar] Saying Yes to Opportunities: Building the New SAF Powerhouse

Date & Time: 14:00- 16:00, Melbourne time | 9 June 2026

Format: Digital Conference

Abstract:

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry in the APAC region is transitioning from observing the market to establishing solid progress. With Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia set to implement 1-2% blending mandates by 2026 and 2027, and substantial Australian government funds invested in SAF, APAC is signalling a unified, long-term commitment to aviation decarbonization. APAC is not simply catching up, but actively shaping the future.

This shift has uncovered many opportunities in the region, and it has moved the sector beyond "market hype", replaced now by pilot programs, and cross-sector collaborations. Projects that aim to build supply chains and infrastructure are budding. Today’s session starts with a regional overview, and highlights these projects across APAC’s SAF market.

This webinar is a part of the insight series leading up to the SAF APAC Summit 2026 in Melbourne. Join us as experts divulge insights to inspire more regional partnerships and accelerate collaborations in the industry.

Agenda: (June 9 Draft Agenda)

14:05-14:20 [Keynote] Closing the Gap: Keys to a Maturing and Resilient SAF Market

Alfonso Berrocal, VP Oil Products and Biofuels, Singapore, Argus Media (Confirmed)

14:20-14:35 [Keynote] Building the Backbone: Scaling SAF Infrastructure

Neil Gardner, Executive Manager, Jet Zero Australia (Confirmed)

14:35-14:50 [Keynote] All Hands on Deck: Corporate Off-take & Market Acceleration in APAC

Oliver Haas , Head of Sustainability, Commercial and Innovation, Cathay Pacific (Confirmed)

14:50-15:05 [Keynote] Green Product as a Golden Opportunity: Unlocking SAF Investment Across APAC

Antti-Mikael Kaljunen, Assistant Manager SAF, IATA (Confirmed)

15:05-15:20 [Keynote] Connecting Continents: The Europe–APAC SAF Trading Outlook

Phil Moore, Global Head of SAF, EcoCeres (Confirmed)

15:20-16:00 [Panel] Defining the Future Landscape in APAC

What policy frameworks could stimulate Australia’s SAF adoption?
Will global project pipelines meet future demand, and where does APAC fit in, and what will the landscape look like within APAC?
When can we expect eSAF pricing to become competitive?
What is the role of early corporate buyers and financial institutions in scaling the ecosystem?