What is the event focus?

The congress focuses on power generation, water utilities, energy transition, grid resilience, and sustainable infrastructure.

Where and when is the event taking place?

In 19 - 21 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Why you should not miss it?

World Utilities Congress 2026 offers direct access to the leaders shaping global utilities strategy at a time of rapid energy transition. It’s a rare opportunity to engage with policymakers, utilities, and innovators driving decarbonization, infrastructure resilience, and long-term energy security across global markets.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business or business-formal attire is recommended.

What sectors are covered at the event?

Power generation, transmission, water utilities, renewables, hydrogen, and digital utilities.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

World Utilities Congress 2026

Name: World Utilities Congress 2026
Start: 2026-05-19T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-21T20:00:00+00:00
Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Utilities leaders meet in Abu Dhabi to shape the future of power, water, and energy systems through innovation, policy, and investments.

Dmg events

Date and Time

May 19 - May 21

Location

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street Abu Dhabi

View Directions

About This Event

World Utilities Congress 2026 is a Realstate & Construction event taking place 19-21 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

World Utilities Congress 2026 is a global meeting point for utilities leaders, policymakers, and technology providers shaping the future of power generation, water management, and sustainable energy systems. Hosted in Abu Dhabi, the congress brings together decision-makers from across the utilities value chain to address energy transition, grid resilience, water security, and digital transformation in utilities.

Key Highlights

Global conference program featuring senior utilities executives and policymakers
Exhibition showcasing power, water, and energy transition technologies
Strategic focus on decarbonization, grid modernization, and resource efficiency
High-level networking connecting utilities, governments, investors, and solution providers

Who Should Attend?

Utility executives and senior management
Power and water generation professionals
Energy transition and sustainability leaders
Government and regulatory authorities
Technology providers and infrastructure investors

Main Features

World Utilities Congress Conference – Strategic discussions on power, water, and energy transition policy
Utilities Technology Exhibition – Solutions for generation, transmission, distribution, and water management
Executive Networking Platforms – High-level meetings between utilities, governments, and investors.

Event recap

World Utilities Congress 2026 took place from May 19 to 21, 2026, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Organized by Dmg events, the congress brought together utilities leaders, policymakers, technology providers, government and regulatory authorities, infrastructure investors, and professionals from power and water generation. The event focused on the future of power generation, water management, and sustainable energy systems. Its program covered energy transition, grid resilience, water security, digital transformation, decarbonization, grid modernization, and resource efficiency. Key features included the World Utilities Congress Conference, the Utilities Technology Exhibition, and executive networking platforms connecting utilities, governments, investors, and solution providers across the utilities value chain.