UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

H.H. SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

24th WORLD
ENERGY CONGRESS
ABU DHABI
9 - 12 SEPTEMBER 2019

CONGRESS
BROCHURE

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WELCOME MESSAGE
Dear Friends and Industry Colleagues, Innovation is the cornerstone of the steps
we are taking in clean energy and aligned
In September 2019, over 10,000
sectors such as transportation, technology,
international energy stakeholders are
and water. I am very pleased, therefore,
expected to come together in Abu Dhabi
that the topic of innovation will run through
for the 24th World Energy Congress,
both the programme of the Congress,
which will be held under the patronage of
as well as the exhibition running alongside.
H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
President of the United Arab Emirates. We look forward to welcoming government
and industry leaders, academia, media,
Under the theme ‘Energy for Prosperity’,
NGOs and other global energy stakeholders
the Congress will be a global leadership
to Abu Dhabi.
forum that defines the strategy for a
collaborative, sustainable and innovative Yours faithfully,
energy future that enables societal,
commercial and community prosperity. Suhail Al Mazrouei
Between now and the Congress, we will be President of the
working hand in hand with both our regional 24th World Energy Congress
partners and the World Energy Council
global community to shape the best event
in the history of the Congress.
Supported by
The United Arab Emirates is honoured
to be hosting the Congress, which builds
on and reflects the ambitious energy
transformation that the country is going
through at present. We recently announced
two of the largest solar generation projects
in the world, and have also embarked on a
large-scale civil nuclear programme.
Under the UAE’s 2050 Energy Strategy,
generation from clean energy sources will
increase to make up a 50 percent share
of generation capacity, and we are also
investing in energy efficiency initiatives.

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UN -accredited global energy body
More than 3,000 member organisations
Christoph Frei H.E. Dr. Matar Al Neyadi
90 member countries
Secretary General & CEO, Chairman, 24th World Energy Congress
Members include Governments, private World Energy Council Organising Committee &
and state corporations, academia, Vice-Chairman, UAE National Committee,
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Be part of the leading global event for

policy makers in the energy sector

WHAT IS THE WORLD ENERGY CONGRESS?

With over 150 countries represented, it is the world’s largest and most influential energy event covering all aspects of the
energy agenda. Running since 1924, the triennial World Energy Congress enables dialogue amongst Ministers, CEOs,
policy-makers and industry practitioners on critical developments in the energy sector.

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CONVENING, CONNECTING, Over the 90-year history of the World Energy Council,
LEADING - SINCE 1924 the Congress has been staged in over 20 cities across
the world.
A worldwide event

London 1924,1950
Munich 1980
Berlin 1930

Vienna 1956

Moscow 1968
Montreal 1989, 2010

Detroit 1974
Daegu, Korea 2013
Istanbul 1977, 2016

Abu Dhabi 2019

Bucharest 1971
Washington 1936 Tokyo 1995
Rome 2007
Houston 1998
Cannes 1986
New Delhi 1983
Madrid 1992

Melbourne 1962

Sydney 2004

Buenos Aires 2001

24th WORLD The Congress will be a global leadership forum that defines the
ENERGY CONGRESS strategy for a collaborative, sustainable and innovative energy future
that enables societal, commercial and community prosperity.
Theme: ‘Energy for Prosperity’

OTHER PROGRAMMES AND SIDE EVENTS

THE WORLD ENERGY LEADERS’ SUMMIT (WELS) THE FUTURE ENERGY LEADERS’ PROGRAMME (FELs)

The WELS are high-level exclusive events reserved for the global energy The Future Energy Leaders’ Programme of the World Energy
leaders’ community to facilitate dialogue on critical issues affecting the Council is designed to inspire, grow and develop the world’s
energy sector. Participation is by invitation only and will include: energy leaders of tomorrow. This exclusive network of
CEO Roundtable: exceptional individuals from across the globe includes a diversity
Tuesday, 10 September of participants from across the energy spectrum. The FEL
Trilemma Ministerial Roundtable: community builds on creative ideas and the innovative potential
Wednesday, 11 September of the next generation to challenge conventional thinking and
explore new strategies for the future of our energy systems. It
offers young professionals a unique opportunity for learning and
development with exposure to critical issues in the energy debate.

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PUBLIC PROGRAMME The four-day format is designed and developed to address the
critical energy frontiers facing the global energy sector. To set the
scene for discussion, a theme is chosen for each day.
Relevant and provocative agenda

Programme Themes

INNOVATION
70
THE FUTURE
VISION FOR

4
BUSINESS

sessions
days
POLICY

250
star
9 10 11 12 speakers
SEPT SEPT SEPT SEPT

THE IEF 8 ASIAN MINISTERIAL

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DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WORLD ENERGY
ENERGY ROUNDTABLE (AMER8) PROGRAMME (DCP) LEADERS LOUNGE

The 8th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable hosted The World Energy Council is a global This exclusive facility will provide
by the United Arab Emirates with the support of organisation and participation from the appropriate setting for the top
the International Energy Forum (IEF) will take across the world in the Congress 500 global energy leaders, CEOs
place alongside the 24th World Energy Congress in is integral to a successful event, and government officials to relax
September 2019. This biennial meeting is the largest to ensure contribution of diverse and network. The invited guests will
gathering of Asian energy ministers and will be experiences and perspectives on also be able to engage in bilateral
attended by 200 guests including ministers, deputy the energy system. The Developing meetings, highly-focused discussion
ministers, heads of delegations, heads of international Countries Programme enables and groups or more private gatherings
organizations and selected guests. Key agenda items supports the participation of delegates when required.
focus on the current energy situation, future investment from developing countries.
in energy supply and demand, challenges to energy
security, and the policy and technology cooperation
required to achieve orderly energy transitions including
knowledge sharing on energy efficiency gains.

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 • Associate your brand with one of the most dynamic and prestigious
BECOME A SPONSOR energy events in the world
• Become more than a participant-engage as a stakeholder
Be part of the only global at the Congress
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• Get access to the delegate list and enjoy complimentary
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
15,000
ATTENDEES

7,000
TRADE 4,000
VISITORS DELEGATES

2,500 600 500

EXHIBITORS MEDIA CEOs

FROM
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MINISTERS
COUNTRIES

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RESERVE AN • Gain unparalleled exposure and visibility
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40,000 SQM 500 EXHIBITING

EXHIBITION COMPANIES

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THE ABU DHABI 3,600 30+ 9 7
seat dedicated Conference Exhibition
NATIONAL EXHIBITION (tiered) sponsor
meeting
rooms halls
plenary hall
CENTRE (ADNEC) rooms

Located at the heart of Abu Dhabi Exclusive Dedicated Reserved Onsite

World Energy bilateral Airport
Leaders meeting VIP Car check-in
Lounge facilities drop-off facilities

Congress Exhibition

Hall 10
Car Park B CS16
CS17
CS15
CS18 Hall 11
Hall 9 CS19
CS20
CS14
CS13
ICC Abu Dhabi Car Park A
CS12
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Hall 2
The Grandstand

Hall 1

VIP Car Park

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CONTACT US Email: [email protected]

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Did you know?

Albert Einstein attended the

World Energy Congress in 1930.

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