What is the event focus?

Driving inclusive energy transitions via global leadership, policy action, and technology collaboration.

Where and when is the event taking place?

26–29 October 2026 at Riyadh.

Why you should not miss it?

With its first-ever Riyadh hosting, it offers an unmissable platform to shape the future of energy transitions through strategic dialogue, technical insight, and cross-sector collaboration.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business professional—suitable for high-level forums and networking.

Monday, October 26, 2026

World Energy Congress 2026

Name: World Energy Congress 2026
Start: 2026-10-26T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-29T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Riyadh

World Energy Congress 2026 in Riyadh convenes 18,000+ global energy leaders for ‘Inspiring Transformations, Delivering Transitions.

World Energy Council

Date and Time

October 26 - October 29

Location

Riyadh

Riyadh Saudi Arabia Riyadh Province 11564

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About This Event

World Energy Congress 2026 is a Energy & Environment event taking place 26-29 Oct 2026 at Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The 27th World Energy Congress, themed “Inspiring Transformations, Delivering Transitions”, will be held in Riyadh from 26–29 October 2026. It will welcome over 18,000 leaders, including 100+ ministers and 350+ speakers, across plenaries, technical forums, exhibitions, and high-level networking.

Key Highlights

Comprehensive programme: Five flagship pillars and 70+ sessions co-created by WEC's 100-year community.
High-level forum participation: Featuring global ministers, CEOs, and policy roundtables.
Massive exhibition: 50,000 m² showcasing 300+ global exhibitors across all energy sectors.
Future Energy Leaders & Awards: Youth forum, excellence awards, side events, and strategic deal-making.

Who Should Attend?

Heads of state, energy ministers, CEOs, and senior executives
Policymakers, regulators, and government delegates
Energy engineers, researchers, and technical experts
NGO leaders, financiers, investors, and sustainability advocates
Emerging professionals via dedicated Future Energy Leaders streams

Main Event Features

Plenaries & Roundtables: Ministerial and CEO-level sessions on global energy governance and partnerships.
Technical Forums: Block-based content on supply, infrastructure, fuels, technologies, and leadership.
Exhibition: Cross-sector showcase: hydrocarbons, renewables, hydrogen, CCUS, digital energy, grids, storage.
Youth Forum & Awards: World Energy Excellence Awards; Future Energy Leaders sessions and mentorship programmes.