[Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference, Singapore 2025] “The Race to Scale – What Will Power the Next Decade” – November 15, 2025 (Sat.) 14:00-14:45
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At the Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference Singapore 2025, hosted by Leave a Nest, we will be holding a session entitled “The Race to Scale – What Will Power the Next Decade” (Session Partner: Helical Fusion Co., Ltd.).
As the global race for net-zero intensifies, nuclear fusion stands as one of the most promising, yet complex, frontiers in clean energy. This panel will bring together experts from research, industry, and policy to discuss how fusion and other advanced energy technologies can move from concept to commercial reality. Panelists will explore how Singapore and the wider region can contribute through competency building, safety frameworks, and international collaboration. By connecting scientific innovation with practical pathways for deployment, this discussion will shed light on what it takes to power the next decade of sustainable growth.
Beyond the theme of this session, we have prepared a program featuring discussions with researchers, startups, and corporations from various perspectives. For details, please refer to the conference website.
The Race to Scale – What Will Power the Next Decade
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: NUS Enterprise, level 2, Icube Building 21 Heng Mui Keng Ter, Singapore 119613
Panelists
Mr. Takaya Taguchi
CEO, Helical Fusion Co., Ltd.
Takaya Taguchi began his accomplished career in Japan's financial industry, holding key roles at Mizuho Bank, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), PwC Advisory, and Dai-ichi Life, where he gained extensive expertise in finance and business strategy. He also served as COO of a startup, further honing his leadership and operational skills.
Mr. Matthew Chew
Nuclear Competency & Strategy Lead (Singapore), HY
Matthew Chew leads HY’s capability development in nuclear energy, driving initiatives in digital twins, feasibility frameworks, and nuclear micro-grids. His work focuses on building competencies that will position Singapore to explore and adopt advanced nuclear technologies in the future.
Dr. Eddie Chua
Senior Scientist, Future Energy Acceleration and Translation Lab, A*STAR
Dr Eddie Chua is a Senior Scientist at A*STAR’s Future Energy Acceleration and Translation (FEAT) programme, where he leads research on plasma–material interactions and advanced modelling of magnetic fusion systems such as tokamaks. His work combines physics-based simulations, materials science, and artificial intelligence to accelerate progress toward practical fusion energy. Collaborating with partners across the UK, Europe, and Asia, Eddie and his team aim to make fusion a scalable, sustainable power source, advancing Singapore’s role in clean energy innovation and bridging the gap between scientific discovery and real-world impact.
Mr. Shohei Maekawa
Director, Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Mr. Maekawa is the President of Leave a Nest UK. He was born in USA and raised in Europe. He studied Zoology for his undergraduate degree and Evolutionary Anthropology for his postgraduate degree, both at University College London. With experience aboard and passion towards advancement of science and technology, he joined Leave a Nest in 2013. Currently president of Leave a Nest United Kingdom and Director of Global Bridge Laboratory of Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. He became Director of Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd. from May 1st 2019 with the vision to interconnect various industry partners for global development.
Audience registration is now open.
Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference welcomes attendees from academia, local businesses, startups, large corporations, government representatives and ecosystem stakeholders, and polytechnic and university students.
Contact us
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact us at the following:
Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Siva/ Ambrose/Priya)
e-mail: [email protected]