The 43rd Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (CAFEO 43), with the theme: “ASEAN Engineers: Beacons of Prosperity, Inclusivity, Equity, Resilience, and Sustainability,” will be held on October 29–30, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center Clark, Philippines, hosted by the Philippine Technological Council (PTC) and organized by the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines. The conference emphasizes the pivotal role of ASEAN engineers in advancing sustainable development and regional cooperation. Through keynote sessions, technical presentations, and open forums, CAFEO 43 provides a platform for knowledge sharing, professional growth, and cross-border collaboration.
The program highlights four thematic areas:
2 Water and Sanitation
Addressing critical issues of water security and resilient sanitation systems.
3 Sustainable and Intelligent Cities
Showcasing smart solutions for inclusive, climate-resilient, and technology-enabled urban growth.
4 Green Energy and Net Zero
Promoting innovations and standards for a decarbonized ASEAN future.
“Engineering Capacity Building in Emerging Technologies: Advancing ASEAN's Competitiveness through AI and Robotics”
Prof. Dr. Chee-Fai Tan
Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Kuala Lumpur University of Science & Technology (KLUST)
Vice President of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
Malaysia
“Engineering Solutions for Resilient Water and Sanitation in a Changing Climate : Lessons from Myanmar and the ASEAN Region”
Engr. Khin Maung Htaey
President of Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies (Fed.MES)
Myanmar
“Smart and Sustainable: Harnessing Intelligent Cities for a Green Future”
Mr. Jason Harrison
General Manager – Solutions Hub at Daikin Holdings
Singapore
“Decarbonising Cities: Integrating Solar + BESS into Urban Infrastructure Towards Net Zero in ASEAN”
Ir. Noor Iziddin Abdullah Bin Haji Ghazali, PMP®, M.Eng,PEPC
Head of Solar, Energy Storage & Energy Economics
North Consult Engineering (NCE)
Malaysia
“Indonesia’s Green Energy Transition and Global Pathway Toward Net Zero“
Dr. Anggawira MM, MH
Senior Advisor, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Commissioner - PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI),
Indonesia
SESSION 1 - EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING
SESSION CHAIR: Prof. Alberto Amorsolo, Jr.(Philippines)
Muhd Ashiq Marecan HM (Malaysia)
“Building resilient engineers for ASEAN's changing workforce through lifelong learning and skill application”
Engr. Daw Yin Yin Mya
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical Power Engineering
West Yangon Technological University
(Myanmar)
“Bridging the Readiness Gap: Capacity-Building Drivers for Digital Transformation in the Construction Sector”
Ir. Chin Lee Tuck
President of The Institute of Engineers, PUJA, BRUNEI
Managing Partner/Principal of Jurutera OMC, Consulting Engineers Group
(Brunei)
“Empowering Future-Ready Engineers through Authentic Project-Based Learning: Politeknik Brunei’s 2025 Flagship Initiatives”
ENGR. Nurmaziyyah Raziqin Binti Haji Yusof
Education Officer B.2 Politeknik Brunei
Brunei
“Implementation of Project Based Learning with Embedded Assessment in the Aeronautical Engineering Laboratory Course”
DR. Jay-R D. Basitao
Planning Officer 3
Kalinga State University
(Philippines)
“Integrated Construction Design and Build of POLRI ICT Division Precision Building Phase I T: 8,500 m², 10 floors Parking area: 2,700 m², 4 floors”
Ir. Dodi Eka Putra, M.T.
IPM, ASEAN Eng., ACPE, APEC Eng.
Civil Engineer
Indonesia
“ICML 55®: Understanding the Asset Management Standard for Machinery Lubrication”
ENGR. Adrian Rey U. Apas, PME, ASEAN Eng.CMRP, CAMA², MLE, MLA-II, VCAT-II, MLT
Jenexus Engineering Services
Founder & General Manager
(Philippines)
SESSION 2 - WATER AND SANITATION
SESSION CHAIR: Dr. Dolores SD. Cleofas (Philippines)
Engr. Chagmaigne Luz D. Jamandre (Philippines)
“The Utilization of VAcuum Sewerage System in Brunei Darussalam”
ENGR. Siti Zuhairah binti Haji Brahim
Sewerage Engineer, Public Works Department, Belait District
(Brunei)
“Applications of Differential Pressure Measurement in
Automating Water Processes”
Engr. Jose Ronaldo E. Rosello
Vice President & Engineering Manager
R Square CSC
(Philippines)
“Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Water Supply Planning and Design”
ENGR. Franz Furby C. Ramos
Senior Vice President – Water and Sanitation
EDCOP (Engineering and Development Corporation Of the Philippines)
(Philippines)
SESSION 3 - SUSTAINABLE AND INTELLIGENT CITIES
SESSION CHAIR: Engr. Gerhard P. Tan (Philippines)
Ir. Yiren Lim (Malaysia)
“Pioneering Climate-Smart Roadways in Kuala Lumpur : A Vision
for Low-Carbon, Heat-Resilient Infrastructure in ASEAN Cities”
ENGR. Rusnida TALIB
Deputy Director
Kuala Lumpur City Hall
Civil Engineering and Drainage Department Utility Permit Unit
(Malaysia)
“Smart city - Development orientation in Viet Nam”
Dr. Dang Viet Dung
President of the Vietnam Federation of Civil Engineering Association
(Vietnam)
SESSION 4 - GREEN ENERGY AND NET ZERO
SESSION CHAIR: AM Session - Dr. Maria Natalia R. Dimaano (Philippines)
Dr. Sripeni Inten Cahyahi (Indonesia)
PM Session - Engr. Norman Giovanni M. Guevarra (Philippines)
Dr. Philip P. Ermita (Philippines)
“Varied temperature for gasification of sugarcane baggase in biomass gasifier system”
Prof. Ir. Erna Yuliwati, Ph.D, IPU, ASEAN-Eng.
Department of Chemical Engineering Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Muhammadiyah
Palembang, Indonesia and lecturer at the Postgraduate of Chemical Engineering
Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang.
(Indonesia)
“Enhancing Industrial Energy Efficiency through Waste Heat Recovery from Electric Furnace and Kiln Off-Gas”
Ir. Baso Murdin,ST,MT,IPM
Mechanical Energy Engineer/Project Manager
(Indonesia)
“Transforming Sabah’s Energy Future: The Deployment of Southeast Asia’s Largest 100MW/400MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Lahad Datu”
Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob JAAFAR
Chief Executive Officer
Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd.
(Malaysia)
Co-Presenters: Ir. Ts. Qaddafi ABDULLAH BAJERAI2
and Ir. Ts. Leona NG Sook Han3
“Green Energy and Net Zero Actions of Myanmar: Pathways Toward a Sustainable Future”
Engr. Soe Myint
Vice President, Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies
(Myanmar)
“Building Sustainable and Intelligent Cities in Myanmar: Local Realities, Regional Aspirations”
Engr. Aung Thet Paing
Vice Chairman
Myanmar Green Building Society
Founder and Managing Director of Pro Energy and DB Energy Co., Ltd.,
(Myanmar)
“From BERDE to Beyond: Adoption, Performance, and SDG Alignment of BERDE-Certified Projects in the Philippines — Filipino Engineering Innovations for Climate-Resilient Construction”
Engr. Gerry A. Manglicmot
Consulting Civil Engineer and Technical Instructor
University of Technology & Applied Sciences - Al Musannah
Al Musannah, Sultanate of Oman
(Philippines)
“The Biomass Availability and Sustainability of Biochar Production to a Substitute for Coal in Nickel Processing Industry ”
Ir. Baso Murdin,ST,MT,IPM
Mechanical Energy Engineer/Project Manager
(Indonesia)
“Optimizing a Large-Scale Solar Project on Uneven Terrain using Terrain-Following Technology”
Dr. Ma. Cristina Sheila C. Cabaraban
President
Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC)
(Philippines)
“Standards Development for Floating Solar-PV Systems in a Philippine Context”
Dr. Bernardo D. Tadeo
President & CEO
Full Advantage Phils. International, Inc. (FA Phils)
(Philippines)
“Upper Padas River Dam Development in Sabah, Malaysia: Strategic Infrastructure for Water Security and Renewable Energy”
Ir. Ts. KJ Tan
Director, PY Konsep Perunding S/B
Vice Branch Chairman, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)
(Malaysia)
“Tenaga Lestari Simulation-Based Learning Using Real-Time Data at Politeknik Brunei”
MS. Vilian Lim
Education Officer
School of Science and Engineering (SSE), Politeknik Brunei, Lumut Campus
(Brunei)
“Impacts of Philippine ICT Policies to the ASEAN Engineers”
Engr. Ravenal A. De Jesus,
ASEAN Eng., PECE, LPT
Section Head
Department of Information and Communications Technology
(Philippines)
