India’s Oldest Power Sector Forum

About Us
India’s Oldest Power Sector Forum

As an established forum, the Independent Power Producers Association of India is a catalyst for
positive transformation in policy and regulations in the Indian power and allied sectors. Over
the years, we have brought together important decision-makers such as esteemed members of
parliaments, government authorities, regulators, policymakers, financial institutions, independent
power producers, power consumer, transcos, discoms and experts in the sector to deliberate upon
issues for power market reform.

Conferences
IPPAI has, over the last two decades, conducted over a hundred workshops, round table meetings,
energy summits and international conferences on a wide range of subjects such as financing,
regulation, policy initiatives, along with environmental and consumer concerns by NGOs.
These initiatives have yielded a wealth of data and information on how to tackle issues and
bottlenecks pertaining to a wide range of critical policy matters across the Indian power and allied
sectors. The recommendations that emanate from these initiatives are forwarded to the concerned
policy-makers for their consideration and necessary action.

Impacting Policy
IPPAI’s path-breaking initiatives are filed as recommendations to key decision-makers. IPPAI has
been involved in the preparation and implementation of the electricity regulatory movement right
from the beginning.

USP
The fast-paced developments in the sector have opened up new opportunities, prospects and business
models, offering great potential for future growth in the sector on a sustainable basis.
Our conferences, seminars and summits attract a high-calibre audience of key decision-makers and
opinion makers across businesses and government, providing excellent opportunities for networking and
branding.
Due to its unique neutral disposition within the sector, IPPAI is able to interact with regulators from a
position of strength. Such interactions enable IPPAI to provide cutting-edge information on developments
in the market and the emerging situation, much before anyone else can. IPPAI continuously organizes a
series of pivotal initiatives that are engaging and revelatory due to the nature of the topics under discussion
and the presence of distinguished speakers and key decision-makers who participate in our forums.
IPPAI Events
Powering Cambodia
Exploring investment opportunities in the power sector in Cambodia (solar, biomass, DDG, rural electrification)
Feb 24-25, 2016 | Hotel Sofitel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

IPPAI, in association with Ministry of Mines & Energy, Cambodia, is facilitating a delegation of investors and
experts from the Indian power sector to explore investment opportunities in the Cambodian power sector.

• High Powered Roundtable discussion to share best practices

• B2B meetings with the key decision makers.

Asia Energy Security Summit

A cerebral track II diplomacy platform to discuss energy security, geo-politics of energy & security of critical
energy infrastructure
March 1 - 3, 2016 | Radisson Goa Candolim, Goa, India

The Asia Energy Security Summit is a Track II Diplomacy Initiative of IPPAI where government, industry leaders,
regulators, policymakers, academicians and think tanks from across the world come together to discuss and
debate issues relating to the entire energy spectrum, particularly the emerging issues and challenges in the energy
landscape of Asia. The proceedings from the previous conclaves are carried forward for review and discussion.

Legal and Tax Summit

The evolving legal scenario in the power sector and the way forward
April 2016 | India
Analysis of the existing legal and fiscal framework and discussions on alignment of law, policy and
regulation for the emerging billion dollar investment opportunity in the Indian renewable energy and
energy infrastructure sector.

17th Regulators & Policymakers Retreat

India - meeting the aspirations ?
September 1- 4, 2016 | Taj Westend, Bangalore, India

The Regulators and Policymakers Retreat, now in its 17th edition, is IPPAI’s annual flagship event that
brings together thought-leaders and experts who discuss and brainstorm on issues in the energy and power
sectors covering relevant policy and governance topics. The RPR over the years has won for itself a position of
distinction and has been recognized as a confluence of innovative and informative flow of ideas and knowledge.

IPPAI Initiatives
ET NOW’s Knowledge Partner for Power Play
52 episodes starting March 2016
Power Play is ET NOW’s unique television campaign for better power which will bring together key industry
stakeholders, policy-makers and industry analysts on a weekly basis. The country’s oldest association for
independent power producers, IPPAI, and the nation’s number one business channel will work in partnership
to bring to its audience the latest and most topical issues in the power sector.
Brace yourself for some high powered discussions on your television screens!
 IPPAI Regulatory and Policy Research Institute
Regulation I Policy I Ecology
February 4 - 7, 2016 | Belgundi, Karnataka, India

A first of its kind, the course will provide you with the fundamentals for working on power sector regulation,
whether in a regulatory commission, in a regulatory department within a company or as a policy-maker. Taught
by world class experts, the course will give you a thorough understanding of the main concepts and ideas of
power sector regulation from an engineering, regulatory, economic and ecological perspective.

IPPAI Supports
De-regulation of Power in UK:
Overview, Distribution Side Reforms and Future Challenges
25 – 27 April 2016 | Imperial College London, United Kingdom

IPPAI and Global Energy Private Limited are organising a 3-day course on De-regulation of Electricity, in
collaboration with Imperial College London to be held at Imperial College London’s South Kensington campus,
from 25-27 April, 2016.

The primary objective of the course is to share expertise and provide international exposure to all the participants
on deregulation of electricity. Specialists from the region are invited to discuss with their counterparts specific
topics related to deregulated market development and operations.

Smart Water Management for Smart Cities

A unique business opportunity for companies involved in the entire water supply chain
February 15, 2016 | Jacaranda Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
February 17, 2016 | Centrum Hall, World Trade Centre Mumbai, India
The objective of hosting this conference is to bring together key stakeholders in the water management sector to
discuss the challenges to develop a smart approach to deliver robust urban water infrastructure and services. This
approach can be planned through existing and new partnerships between urban planners, water service providers,
government agencies, regulators and other stakeholders to meet sustainability and liveability objectives.

4th Secure BFSI Conclave

Mobile Services & Cyber Security
May 17, 2016 | The Lalit, Mumbai, India
This event brings together cyber, information security and fraud prevention experts from across the financial
sector to discuss security vulnerabilities and put forth effective strategies and solutions to mitigate them.
This conference is held annually in Mumbai and is attended by senior banking and insurance professionals in
addition to various associated government agencies.

Securing Asia
July 17 - 19, 2016 | Windsor, United Kingdom
In its 5th edition, Securing Asia 2016 will open an international platform to discuss and debate the rising
aspirations and challenges to building smart, secure and sustainable cities. The summit will focus on
networking, trade, investment, partnership and joint venture opportunities along with sharing knowledge, case
studies, best practices, market intelligence, trends, innovation and solutions.
Our conferences have seen support and participation from thinkers and
experts including:

Late Shri PV Narasimha Shri Late Chandra Shekhar Mr. Farooq Abdullah Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad Dr. Pramod Deo
Rao Former PM of India Former CM of Jammu Union Minister, MoC&IT Fmr. Chairperson, CERC, India
Former PM of India & Kashmir Govt. of India

Mr. Suresh Prabhu Ms. Meera Shankar Mr. Bibek Debroy Mr. Justice AM Ahmadi Mr. Subir Gokarn
Railway Minister Fmr. Ambassador of India to Centre for Policy Research Fmr. Chief Justice of India Fmr. Dy. Governor, RBI, India
Govt. of India USA Member of NITI Aayog of
India

Testimonials
“It is important that decision-makers and social justice campaigners continue to interface at such forums
in order to explore improved ways of monitoring service provider accountability and responsibility to the
general public.” Change highlighted word to - decision-makers Mr. Ishmahil Blagrove Jr | Author and
International Social justice Campaigner

It is always a learning experience becau se of the interaction. There is always something new happening.
And we meet old colleagues. Dr. Pramod Deo | Former Chairman, CERC

It is one of the unique forums to meet so many regulators and decision-makers for energy in India. It’s
an amazing place to really share thoughts and meet so many of them all over India and sometimes from
several other countries all at once. From that perspective, I think it’s something very special about that
retreat. Mr. Pashupathy Gopalan | President, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa, SunEdison

IPPAI is doing a wonderful job because they bring companies and regulators together, where regulators
really hear from companies what their viewpoint is and what problems they are facing. Regulators too talk
about the dilemma they face regarding various legal issues. On this platform, there is exchange of ideas
and discussion of new areas like solar. Mr. Sushil Maroo | MD and CEO, Essar Power Limited

It’s an excellent opportunity to share views for the development of the sector, to exchange ideas, communicate
with people and to listen to various opinions, which eventually will enrich and make the entire sector
vibrant and strong. Mr. Gopal Saxena | Director, BRPL and BYPL
 Speakers at AESS

General J. J. Singh (Retired)
Fmr. Chief of Army Staff
Indian Army and Fmr.
Governor of the State of
Arunachal Pradesh
Vice-Admiral Mr. Narendra Taneja Cdr. Kapil Narula Ms. Sudha Mahalingam
Pradeep Chauhan Energy Expert and Research Fellow Fmr. Member - PNGRB and
AVSM and Bar BJP Leader National Maritime Foundation National Security Advisory
VSM, Indian Navy (Retired) Board, Government of India

Dr. Kayhan Barzegar
Director
Institute of Middle-East
Strategic Studies, Iran
Mr. Ghaffar Hussain Mr. Damitha Kumarasinghe Mr. Sidharth Balakrishna Mr. Humayun Kabir
Community Resilience Director General Senior Manager and Strategist Fmr. Ambassador of the
Manager, London Borough of Public Utilities Commission of Business Transformation People’s Republic of
Newham, UK Sri Lanka Cairn Energy, India Bangladesh to the United
States

Testimonials
We want to flag our thoughtful and serious approach towards energy security. This gathering
partakes of the work that is already going on and is in fact, a very beneficial step in that direction.
Mr. Salman Khurshid | Minister of External Affairs, India
Some experts believe that Indonesia will reduce its coal exports significantly and, the Indonesian
government may be actually planning to do so. However no final decision has been made regarding this.
Prof. Dr. Bukin Daulay | Senior Researcher, Center for Research & Development, Ministry of Energy &
Mineral Resources, Republic of Indonesia
US’ Shale boom may lead to an increase in energy exports and a reduction in prices, but
one should not read too much into this since it is a very new phenomenon. Since a lot of coal
will be replaced by natural gas in the US, it could export high quality coal in times to come.
Dr. Gal Luft, Co-Director, Institute for Analysis of Global Security | USA
Thailand targets that renewable energy will constitute 25% of its total energy consumption by 2021 and
as on date it has already reached an impressive 10.6%. Govt. mechanisms like tax incentives, facilitation
to RE investments, adders or feed in tariff to RE projects, ESCO funds etc. have helped to achieve the fast
growth. Dr. Poonpat Leesombatpaiboon | Chief of the International Energy Cooperation Office, Ministry
of Energy, Thailand

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