WPC Energy Congress 2026

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