World Energy Congress 2026

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.