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Vortexa Innovation Series Singapore

Vortexa Innovation Series Singapore

Palm Ballroom, Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 1896739 Sept 2025, 15:30 – 21:00 SGT

Speakers

David Wech

Chief Economist

Samantha Hartke

Head of Market Analysis, Americas

Ivan Mathews

Head of APAC Analysis

Felix Booth

Head of LNG

Miko Tan

LNG Analyst

Wanying Zhang

Freight Analyst

Xavier Tang

Market Analyst

Emma Li

Lead Market Analyst

Annop Singh

Global Head of Research, Oil Brokerage Limited

Sri Paravaikkarasu

Head of Analysis, Gunvor Asia

Mukesh Sahdev

SVP & Chief Oil Analyst, Rystad Energy

Lu Ming Pang

Senior Analyst - Gas & LNG Markets, Rystad Energy

Tuomas Maljanen

Associate Director, Fearnleys

About this event

Please note that online registration for this event is now closed. However, we are happy to accept walk-in registrations at the venue.

Connect with the minds shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape

Innovation Series Singapore returns to Raffles Hotel during APPEC week for its 4th annual edition, a one-of-a-kind event where insights, technology and decision-makers converge. So much more than your standard industry event, Innovation Series Singapore is a fast-paced, insight-driven forum where energy and freight professionals can gain the insider perspective and real-world context needed to thrive in today’s highly volatile markets.

What can you expect?

LNG Panel Discussion: Global LNG's Evolving Supply & Demand Dynamics Our Head of LNG Felix Booth will lead a dedicated LNG discussion, featuring panelists from Rystad Energy and Fearnleys.

Overarching Market Trends: Vortexa's latest insights on industry development Our Chief Economist David Wech and the Vortexa analysis team will present a plenary market briefing session, providing all attendees with a deep-dive into the latest trends and insights, all underpinned by Vortexa data. Talking points will include:

  • Real-time intelligence powering market visibility

  • Regional demand shifts in Asia

  • Freight patterns, sanctions, and trade complexity

  • Supply-demand trends across commodities

Cracking the Market: Navigating LPG, Ethane, and Naphtha flow, and Freight Dynamics in a shifting downstream market Samantha Hartke, Vortexa’s Head of Market Insights, Americas, will present a deep-dive look at key LPG trends

Crude Calculations: Navigating Volatility in Global Oil and Products A panel discussion, featuring representatives from Oil Brokerage, Gunvor and Rystad Energy Talking points will include:

  • Impact of Trade Tensions on US-Asia and Mideast-Asia flows and markets

  • Managing crude slate flexibility with volatile spreads

  • Risks to current refining margins

  • Is Asia tilting towards oversupply in 2026?

Immersive Technology Visit our interactive demo area to learn more from our product specialists and solutions architects. Innovation Series Afterparty We invite all attendees to join us for the Innovation Series Afterparty. Enjoy a night of networking, cocktails and entertainment!

And the best part? It’s completely free to attend. Join over 350 industry leaders - secure your free place today

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Agenda

3:30pm

Registration for LNG Session

3:50pm

Global LNG’s Evolving Supply and Demand Dynamic (40 Mins)

Led by: Felix Booth, Global Head of LNG & Miko Tan, LNG Analyst

Panellist:

Lu Ming Pang, Senior Analyst - Gas & LNG Markets, Rystad Energy

Tuomas Maljanen, Associate Director, LNG & New Energy, Fearnleys

4:30pm

Registration for Main Session

4:50pm

Opening Remarks

Fabio Kuhn, Founder & CEO, Vortexa

5:00pm

Market Trends Presentation by Vortexa's Analyst Team

5:35pm

Keynote: Cracking the Market: Navigating LPG, Ethane, and Naphtha flow, and Freight Dynamics in a shifting downstream market (20 Mins)

Samantha Hartke, Head of Market Analysis, Americas

6:00pm

Panel: Crude Calculations: Navigating Volatility in Global Oil and Products (45 Mins)

Moderator: Samantha Hartke, Head of Market Analysis, Americas

Panellist:

Annop Singh, Global Head of Research, Oil Brokerage Limited

Sri Paravaikkarasu, Head of Analysis, APAC, Gunvor

Mukesh Sahdev, SVP, Chief Oil Analyst, Rystad Energy

6:45pm

Networking (3 Hours)

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Speakers insights

David Wech (Headshot)

David Wech

Chief Economist

Samantha Hartke

Samantha Hartke

Head of Market Analysis, Americas

Ivan Mathews Headshot for Reports

Ivan Mathews

Head of APAC Analysis

Felix

Felix Booth

Head of LNG

Miko Tan (Headshot)

Miko Tan

LNG Analyst

Wanying Zhang

Wanying Zhang

Freight Analyst

Xavier photo 3

Xavier Tang

Market Analyst

Emma picture

Emma Li

Lead Market Analyst

Global Head of Research, Oil Brokerage Limited

Annop Singh

Global Head of Research, Oil Brokerage Limited

Head of Analysis, APAC, Gunvor

Sri Paravaikkarasu

Head of Analysis, Gunvor Asia

Head of Global Commodity Markets/SVP, Rystad Energy

Mukesh Sahdev

SVP & Chief Oil Analyst, Rystad Energy

Lu Ming Pang

Lu Ming Pang

Senior Analyst - Gas & LNG Markets, Rystad Energy

Tuomas Maljanen

Tuomas Maljanen

Associate Director, Fearnleys