What is the event focus?

It focuses on exploring equitable, sustainable energy transitions globally.

Why you should not miss it?

This Congress uniquely combines global scale, technical depth, and inclusive dialogue. Hosted in Riyadh for the first time, it offers unmatched opportunities to shape energy policy, showcase innovation, foster high-level partnerships, and influence the trajectory of an equitable energy future.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business professional—appropriate for plenaries, forums, and networking.

WPC Energy Congress 2026

Name: WPC Energy Congress 2026
Start: 2026-04-26T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-30T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center

About this event

The 25th WPC Energy Congress – themed “Pathways to an Energy Future for All” – will be hosted in Riyadh from 26–30 April 2026. This is the first time the flagship Congress is held in Saudi Arabia, bringing together ~25,000 delegates, including ministers, CEOs, researchers, engineers, and NGOs, for plenaries, technical forums, exhibitions, and high-level networking.

Key Highlights

High-Level Forums: 31 technical forums across five blocks—energy supply, infrastructure, fuels, technologies, and leadership.
Ministerial & CEO Plenaries: Strategic sessions and roundtables featuring global leaders.
Massive Exhibition: 50,000 m² expo area with 300+ national and international exhibitors.
Youth & Excellence Awards: Including WPC energy excellence awards and youth development programmes.

Who Should Attend?

Heads of State, energy ministers, CEOs, and senior corporate leaders
Engineers, researchers, and technical professionals
Policymakers, regulators, and NGO representatives
Investors, financiers, and energy sector innovators
Young energy professionals and innovators through youth forums

Main Event Features

Plenary & Ministerial Sessions: High-level policy and partnership discussions.
Technical Forums: Five blocks covering energy supply, infrastructure, fuels, digital transition, and leadership.
Exhibition: Covering renewables, hydrocarbons, hydrogen, CCUS, digital energy, and innovations

WPC Energy Congress 2026 was an Energy & Environment event that took place 26-30 Apr 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Event recap

WPC Energy Congress 2026 took place from April 26 to April 30, 2026, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Organized by WPC Energy under the theme "Pathways to an Energy Future for All," the 25th edition marked the first time the flagship event was hosted in Saudi Arabia. The Congress convened approximately 25,000 delegates, including heads of state, energy ministers, CEOs, researchers, engineers, policymakers, investors, and NGO representatives. The event featured strategic ministerial and CEO plenaries, high-level policy discussions, WPC Energy Excellence Awards, and youth development programmes. Attendees participated in 31 technical forums across five blocks covering energy supply, infrastructure, fuels, technologies, and leadership. Additionally, a 50,000 m² exhibition showcased over 300 national and international exhibitors highlighting innovations in renewables, hydrocarbons, hydrogen, CCUS, and digital energy.