World Energy Congress
The most prestigious and influential event driving energy transitions for a century
A world-class stage to turn inspiration into action
For over 100 years, the World Energy Congress has convened the cooperative power of the world energy community to shape an inclusive and transformational energy leadership agenda.
As the flagship event of the World Energy Council, the World Energy Congress has been hosted in cities at the forefront of energy transitions around the world since 1924.
Today, as the only truly global energy event bringing together 18,000 international leaders, CEOs and changemakers alongside 100+ ministers, the Congress enables the highest levels of government-to-government dialogue and unites businesses and communities of all shapes and sizes. It bridges geographies and generations, sectors and societies to make faster, fairer, and more far reaching energy transitions happen.
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World Energy Congress Experience
- World-class and independent content programme, built on the collective insights of the Council’s global community. A blend of formats are curated across open sessions, invitation-only roundtables and partner events, featuring top tier speakers and discussion leaders.
- Dynamic World Energy Congress exhibition, showcasing the latest technology, products and solutions from around the world and designed for B2G and B2B impact
- Opening and closing ceremonies, social events, off-site activities and bilateral meetings to maximise networking and business opportunities
- Dedicated spaces for our Future Energy Leaders and start-up communities of next generation energy leaders and entrepreneurs
Learn more about the 26th World Energy Congress, which took place in Rotterdam in April 2024 here.
RiyadhWorld Energy Congress 2026
The most prestigious and influential global energy event returns in 2026!
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA | 26-29 OCTOBER 2026
LEARN MORERotterdamWorld Energy Congress 2024
At the 26th World Energy Cogress in April 2024 the world energy community came together in Rotterdam, united by a shared ambition to redesign energy for people and planet.
Learn moreWorld EnergyLeaders’ Dialogues
The World Energy Congress hosts Ministerial, CEO and Mayors' Roundtables, part of the World Energy Leaders' Dialogue series. These exclusive gathering for international CEOs, Ministers and city leaders are designed to spark dialogue on the critical energy issues affecting all sectors, industries, societies and the planet, with peer-to-peer exchange that clarify action priorities and realise new opportunities for collaboration.
LEARN MOREFuture EnergyLeaders' Events
Dedicated Future Energy Leaders' gatherings provide 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.
Learn more about the Future Energy Leaders ProgrammeWorld EnergyCongress History
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 in cities all over the world, the World Energy Congress has since become a globally recognised and world-class stage for the global energy community.
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Abu DhabiWorld Energy Congress 2019
At the 24th World Energy Congress - held in September 2019 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates - over 18,000 attendees from 146 countries convened in Abu Dhabi to discuss the future of the energy transition under the theme of Energy for Prosperity.
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For 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 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.