World Energy Congress
An inclusive, immersive and memorable experience
A world-class stage to turn inspiration into action
For 100 years, the Council’s triennial World Energy Congress has leveraged the collective power of the world energy community to turn inspiration into action. This prestigious and globally recognised flagship event welcomes leaders from all corners of the world as they come together to shape the future of energy.
World Energy Congress Experience
- Content programme in a range of exciting and engaging formats
- Exhibition space showcasing cutting-edge products and services from around the world
- World Energy Leaders’ Summits, private high-level roundtables for senior government officials, business leaders and special guests
- Executive Assembly, the main governance meeting of the World Energy Council, bringing together member committees from across the globe
- Future Energy Leaders’ Congress with sessions tailored specifically for the Council’s Future Energy Leaders’ programme
- Side events hosted by sponsors and partners
- Bilateral meetings, social and networking events
World EnergyLeaders’ Summit
Each year, the World Energy Congress hosts the World Energy Leaders' Summits, the premier gatherings for government ministers and CEOs of major energy companies. These invitation-only roundtables provide a credible space for energy leaders to exchange insights, share best practices and identify challenges.
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Every three years, the Future Energy Leaders’ annual gathering coincides with the World Energy Congress. This Future Energy Leaders’ Congress provides an opportunity to explore critical energy issues, network with peers and learn from high-level speakers including policymakers, industry leaders and carefully selected energy experts.
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The origins of the World Energy Congress date back to shortly after the First World War, when visionary Scotsman Daniel Dunlop decided to bring together leading energy experts to discuss current and emerging energy issues. Hosted every three years in cities all over the world, the World Energy Congress has since become a highly prestigious platform for the global enegy community.
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24th World Energy Congress:Abu Dhabi
At the 24th World Energy Congress - held from 9-12 September 2019 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates - over 18,000 attendees from 146 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi to discuss the future of the energy transition under the theme of Energy for Prosperity.
As the first World Energy Congress to be hosted by a Middle Eastern country, the 24th edition represented a significant milestone. Not only is the region a major energy player, it is also undergoing critical transition efforts to sustainable energy
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For almost a century, the World Energy Congress has provided a unique space for the global energy community to catalyse new cooperations and forge new pathways in the energy transition
Under the theme of “Embracing New Frontiers”, the 23rd World Energy Congress 23rd World Energy Congress was held in Istanbul, Turkey from 9 –13 October 2016. Co-hosted by the President of Turkey and the World Energy Council, the event welcomed 10,000 delegates from across the energy spectrum to address critical developments in the energy sector.
The 23rd World Energy Congress took place at a moment of critical transition in the energy industry and in a world of extraordinary change.
For further information regarding the 23rd World Energy Congress, please check the website at www.wec2016istanbul.org.tr.
The 22nd World Energy Congress was held in Daegu, Korea (Rep. of) from 13-17 October 2013. The theme of the Congress was “Securing Tomorrow’s Energy Today.” The Congress in Daegu attracted over 7,500 delegates from 123 countries and included more than 50 government ministers.
The theme of the Montreal Congress “Acting now on global challenges – Energy in transition for a living planet” reflected the undeniable sense of urgency that faced the world’s energy sector. The Congress in Montreal in 2010 attracted over 7,000 delegates from 140 countries and included more than 60 government ministers.