27th World Energy Congress 2026

27th World Energy Congress 2026

We are delighted to announce Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as the host of the 27th World Energy Congress 2026.

Congratulations to our Saudi Arabia Member Committee for presenting such a robust and impressive bid, showcasing a commitment to excellence that will undoubtedly shape the impactful future of our World Energy community. We are confident that Riyadh will deliver a world-class Congress warmly welcoming our diverse, inclusive community. 

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RFP pack for the 27th World Energy Congress

Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 27th World Energy Congress has now closed. The RFP pack is still available to view and includes:

• Request for bids document (version 2 - updated on 14 August 2023)
• Draft Congress contract
• Declaration of agreement
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Host Government
• Bidders’ checklist
• Presentation about the World Energy Congress
• World Energy Congress FAQ
• List of Member Committee countries eligible to vote (as of 4 August 2023)

Request for proposals for the 28th World Energy Congress 2028 

We will soon publish the timeline for the request for proposals for the 28th World Energy Congress 2028. Please check this page for any updates or contact the Council’s Global Secretariat.