ASEAN Side Event

“Exploring New Opportunities for Research Infrastructure Collaboration”

Thursday 5 December, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Great Room 2, W Hotel Brisbane

Delivery format: Hybrid

Event Description

This ICRI 2024 side event aims to shed light on the untapped potential for research infrastructure collaboration with partners in ASEAN and encourage further exploration with this rapidly developing region.

The ten member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam (and soon Timor-Leste) – are an economic powerhouse with a combined population of over 672 million.

ASEAN is a diverse region known for its economic growth, biodiversity, cultural richness, and its vibrant and increasingly tech-savvy young population. ASEAN countries offer a wealth of opportunities in research infrastructure that are often overlooked. This event explores the untapped potential and emerging trends in research infrastructure across ASEAN member states, and highlights opportunities for international collaboration.

Agenda

Session Start	Session end	Title & Speaker	Moderator/Emcee	Comments
14.00	14.15	WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS   Mr Benoit Sauveroche, First Counsellor, Research and Innovation, Digital Transition, Transport and Mobility   Delegation of the European Union to Singapore   Ms Amelia Fyfield, Counsellor Singapore, Director Southeast Asia, CSIRO   Mr Richard Samuels, General Manager, International Science and Resources, Department of Industry Science and Resources	Dr Marieanne C. Leong E-READI Non-Key Expert (co-author of the ASEAN RI Landscape Study)
14.15	14.45	‘WHY ASEAN MATTERS’   Overview of research trends and recent regional research infrastructure developments in ASEAN   Dr Zurina Moktar Head, Science and Technology Division, ASEAN Secretariat    Introduction to ASEAN regional initiatives and collaboration with international partners   Dr Jostein K. Sundet (co-author of the ASEAN RI Landscape Study)   Share his experience as an EU specialist having studied the regional ASEAN dynamic   Ms Sronkanok Tangjaijit ASEAN RRI Task Force   Outlook on the ASEAN RRI Landscape Study and Introduction to ASEAN RRI Strategy	Dr Marieanne C. Leong E-READI Non-Key Expert (co-author of the ASEAN RI Landscape Study)	Short presentations 10mins each followed by short discussion with 2-3 guiding questions
14.45	15.15	EMERGING REGIONAL RESEARCH HUBS   Dr Uracha Ruktanonchai Thailand National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)   Thailand Science Park and NSTDA Supercomputer Center     Dr R. Mohammad Subekti, Director of Nuclear Facility Management National Research Agency Indonesia (BRIN)   Regional and international RI initiatives from Indonesia (incl HPC)   Dr Hazel Khoo A*STAR Singapore   Regional and international RI initiatives from Singapore	Dr Marieanne C. Leong E-READI Non-Key Expert (co-author of the ASEAN RI Landscape Study)	3 x 7 mins presentations followed by Q&A.
15.15	16:20	INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION & OUTLOOK Professor José Luis Martínez Chair, European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI)   Dr Debbie Eagles, Director of the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP)   Dr Kanokporn Boonsirichai, ASEAN Large Nuclear and Synchrotron Facilities Network (LNSN) – an Intra-ASEAN Network to support the utilization of existing RI and HRD   Professor Michael James Director, Australian Synchrotron The collaboration between National University of Singapore and ANSTO which enables Singapore researchers to access ANSTO’s state-of-the-art beamline facilities at the Australian Synchrotron	Ms Jelina Tanya H. Tetangco, ASEAN RRI Task Force representative from the Philippines	Short 2 mins self-introductions by participants followed by a panel discussion. Maximum 1 slide.
16:20	16.30	CLOSING REMARKS Dr Zurina Moktar –Head, Science and Technology Division, ASEAN Secretariat

Rapporteurs: Susanne Rentzow-Vasu, E-READI, SNKE; Simon Grimley, E-READI, SNKE; and Sebastian (Soon Hong Kwan), Senior Officer, ASEAN Secretariat-Science and Technology Division

ASEAN – A Brief Introduction

ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a regional organization comprising ten member states committed to fostering economic growth, social progress, and stability in Southeast Asia. Established in 1967, ASEAN operates on principles of consensus, non-interference, and mutual respect among its diverse member nations. Through its three pillars, Political-Security Community, Economic Community, and Socio-Cultural Community, ASEAN aims to enhance regional integration, promote peace and stability, and address common challenges such as economic disparities and security threats. ASEAN’s achievements include regional economic cooperation through trade agreements like AFTA, cultural exchanges, and joint efforts in disaster management and environmental sustainability. Despite challenges such as regional conflicts and socio-economic inequalities, ASEAN continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the political, economic, and social landscape of Southeast Asia.

The ten ASEAN Member States are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam. Timor-Leste is expected to join the association in the near future.

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