• Returning Climate and Environment Expo & Forum to showcase practical solutions around pressing issues
  • Hydrogen Innovation Hub joins Summit line-up, providing a dedicated space to showcase the potential of new Hydrogen-fuelled technologies within regional projects

Dubai, UAE – Organisers of the 15th World Future Energy Summit – the leading business event for future energy and sustainability being held in Abu Dhabi next January – have reiterated the event’s unique capacity to provide practical solutions both for global leaders and the international energy industry, advancing the transition toward cleaner energy sources.

The World Future Energy Summit 2023 will run at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from January 16-18. It is the centrepiece of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a global initiative championed by the UAE and Masdar to accelerate sustainable development and advance economic, social, and environmental progress. The exhibition has enrolled an impressive mix of government entities, including the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the GCC Interconnection Authority, and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI).

“This event has evolved just as the energy sector and our economies are transitioning,” said His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. “It has now morphed into the Middle East’s most important industry gathering, of which clean energy and infrastructure are key components. This newly transitioned event profile is in the right place at the right time, underlining a much-needed shift towards reaching our clean energy goals, as well as achieving sustainable governance and adopting consumption and production of natural energy methods that ensure the quality of life for current and future generations. This is a forum to progress that policy and engage with others who wish to partner our advancements and share important, mutually beneficial knowledge.”

As the Arab World prepares to host COP27 in Egypt this year and COP28 in the UAE next year, the World Future Energy Summit organisers, RX Middle East, along with key partner Masdar, believe the MENA region’s heightened sustainability focus will fuel expansion of the much-anticipated event.

“The World Future Energy Summit will bring together global energy leaders and policymakers to explore the technology and innovation needed to accelerate development of clean energy and sustainable projects,” said Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar. “By connecting exhibitors with decision-makers, the event plays a critical role in bridging strategy with action during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.”

With three months to go until the Summit, there has been a strong international response from country pavilions from Japan, Germany, China, Korea, France, India, and Switzerland. The national displays will place a spotlight on SMEs from around the world, all working towards ground-breaking solutions.

“World Future Energy Summit 2023, with six exhibitions and five forums, will serve as a powerhouse of commercial collaboration and knowledge exchange, across key sustainability sectors and with prominent international support,” said Leen Alsebai, Head of World Future Energy Summit, and General Manager of RX Middle East. 

“In addition to the focus on energy, water, eco-waste, solar, smart cities, climate and the environment, this year will see the launch of a dedicated Hydrogen Innovation Hub. This will bring together key technologies enabling the production, transport, storage, and use of green hydrogen, and provide a dedicated space to showcase potential for regional projects. The 2023 edition will also feature a dedicated innovation zone showcasing start-ups and technologies focused on climate change solutions.”

Major players from the private sector, including Jinko Solar, ENGIE, Longi, Huawei Technologies, the Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide, and HT Italia, are set to take part.

Echoing the sentiment on clean energy transition and net zero goals, Ian Harfield, ENGIE’s Managing Director in charge of Energy Solutions in the GCC region, added: “We are excited to once again be a part of the World Future Energy Summit in 2023 and leverage our international experience, and innovations to add value to regional energy transition projects.  As a long-standing supporter, this is a must-attend industry event for us and we will not only be showcasing our latest innovations and investments in renewables and low carbon-distributed energy infrastructures, but actively partner with government and private institutions, who can help us achieve our commitment to decarbonise and achieve our group objective of becoming Net Zero Carbon by 2045.” 

For more information on the event and how to be involved, please visit https://www.worldfutureenergysummit.com    

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About World Future Energy Summit

The annual World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi is the world’s leading business event and exhibition for future energy, clean-tech, and sustainability. Bringing together government and business leaders, it showcases pioneering technologies and ground-breaking initiatives in energy, energy efficiency, water, solar, waste, smart cities, climate and environment.

As a global hub for business, innovation, and knowledge exchange at the heart of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the World Future Energy Summit inspires the advancement and transfer of ideas, technology, and investment across borders and between the public and private sectors worldwide. The exhibition and industry forums help stimulate sustainable growth for all stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.worldfutureenergysummit.com 

About Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is a global platform for accelerating the world’s sustainable development. The week brings together a unique fusion of policy makers, industry specialists, technology pioneers and the next generation of sustainability leaders. Through its initiatives and events, ADSW is a catalyst for sharing knowledge, implementing strategies, and delivering solutions to drive human progress. ADSW is committed to furthering our understanding of the major social, economic, and environmental trends shaping the world’s sustainable development. For more information, visit www.abudhabisustainabilityweek.com 

About Masdar

Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar is advancing the commercialization and deployment of renewable energy, sustainable urban development, and clean technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, the strategic investment company of the Government of Abu Dhabi, our mandate is to help maintain the UAE’s leadership in the global energy sector, while supporting the diversification of both its economy and energy sources for the benefit of future generations. Masdar’s renewable energy projects are in the UAE, Jordan, Mauritania, Egypt, Morocco, the UK, Serbia, and Spain. For more information about Masdar, please visit: www.masdar.ae. Stay connected: facebook.com/masdar.ae and twitter.com/masdar 

About RX (Reed Exhibitions)

RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organisations. We elevate the power of face to face events by combining data and digital products to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at over 400 events in 22 countries across 43 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. www.rxglobal.com 

About RELX

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 33,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.

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