[Seeds of Change] Energy Transition x Three Horizons
What does a “responsible energy transition” actually look like in practice? Across Singapore and the region, the shift toward cleaner energy is accelerating. But beyond the headlines — solar adoption, regional grids, new technologies — lie deeper questions. This workshop invites participants to explore these tensions using the Three Horizons framework, a futures tool that helps make sense of transition over time. Rather than focusing on solutions, we will slow down to examine how different visions of the future coexist, compete, and shape the pathways we take.
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5/14/20263 min read
Why it matters
Energy transition is not just a technical challenge; it is a systems transition.
It involves trade-offs between reliability, affordability and sustainability. It raises questions about governance, equity and regional interdependence. And it requires navigating uncertainty about emerging technologies, policies and societal expectations.
Without a way to hold these multiple timelines and perspectives, it’s easy to get stuck:
Over-investing in what already exists
Prematurely pushing solutions that aren’t ready
Missing signals of what could fundamentally reshape the system
The Three Horizons framework offers a way to see these dynamics more clearly.
Energy Transition
with Three Horizons
Seeds of Change
A public workshop series that combines systems thinking and futures tools to help practitioners, changemakers and curious citizens think and decide differently in complexity.
See overview of the series here.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the workshop, you will:
Gain hands-on experience using the Three Horizons framework
Develop a clearer understanding of how transitions unfold over time
Build the ability to hold multiple, sometimes conflicting futures simultaneously
Connect with others thinking about energy, sustainability, and systems change
Strengthen your capacity to navigate complexity without rushing to solutions
Whether you’re new to the topic or already experienced in conservation, this workshop will give you tools to navigate these tensions with confidence.
Date: 30 July 2026, Thu
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Palo IT, 11 Beach Road #06-00
Cost: S$30 (includes pizza)
What is Three Horizons?
The three Horizons framework is a foresight tool used to manage innovation and strategic transformation by visualizing the shift from current systems to future aspirations through transitional, innovative actions. In this 3-hour interactive session, participants will:
Map the current energy system (Horizon 1) and the patterns keeping it in place
Explore emerging innovations and disruptions (Horizon 2) shaping transition pathways
Imagine longer-term futures (Horizon 3) and what a truly transformed system could look like
Surface tensions, trade-offs, and contradictions across the three horizons
Reflect on where meaningful intervention might be possible
The session will be grounded in real-world Southeast Asia case studies , including Singapore’s role in regional renewable energy procurement, offering a lens into the cross-border dynamics, trade-offs, and tensions shaping the transition — shared by Energy CoLab
The Holding Team
Boon Pei Ya
Founder, The Shoal Co.
Carol Lim
Founder, The Human Futures Practice
Lee Zhong Han
Learning Facilitator, Host Lab
The Casegiver
Energy CoLab
Singapore-based, youth-led initiative and community of learning focused on sustainable energy transitions and "just transition" topics in Southeast Asia.
Operates as a community builder, organizing, workshops, reading clubs, and podcasts to make energy issues more engaging and inclusive.
Driving change towards a just, equitable, green-powered future and seeks to reduce barriers Southeast Asian youths face in engaging with and contributing solutions to energy issues.
Rachel Cheang
Co-Founder & Education Director, Energy CoLab
Frequently asked questions
Who is this workshop for?
Sustainability and energy practitioners
Policymakers and public sector professionals
NGO and social sector leaders
Corporate teams working on transition and strategy
Anyone curious about how to make sense of complex change
Recommended for participants aged 13 and above
Do I need to prepare anything?
You’ll receive a brief case overview ahead of time to help you get oriented. It’s a short read designed to help you participate fully, not a heavy assignment. Beyond that, there’s nothing to prepare—just bring your curiosity and willingness to engage.
This workshop series is supported by
Date: 30 July 2026, Thu
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Palo IT, 11 Beach Road #06-00
Cost: S$30 (includes pizza)
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