WORLD ENERGY CONGRESS
World Energy Congress
World Energy Congress, the premier international multi-energy forum organized every three years attracts participation from countries at Ministerial level. The Congress is an opportunity for stakeholders to better understand complex & highly interwoven energy issues and solutions from a global perspective. The World Energy Congress provides a platform for Ministers, Secretaries and CEOs from the country for deliberations and engagement with global peers. Mega exhibition held during the Congress is an excellent opportunity to showcase the country’s energy sector. Considering the global nature of energy issues and dynamics involved, Indian energy sector have been significantly utilizing these platforms.
24th World Energy Congress
The 24th World Energy Congress was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 9th-12th September 2019, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE, under the overall theme “Energy for Prosperity”. The Congress welcomed more than 15,000 participants including 72 Ministers, 250 high-level speakers, 500 CEOs, 1000 media persons and the featured a mega exhibition held in a 40,000 square-metre space
The Congress witnessed impressive Indian presence through participation of a strong high level delegation, India Pavilion of 242 sqm; and speaker engagements in important Congress sessions, World Energy Leaders’ Summit (WELS) exclusive Roundtables, high profile side events such as World Economic Forum and Clean Energy Ministerial.
Past Congresses
23rd World Energy Congress-2016
The 22nd World Energy Congress-2013
The 21st World Energy Congress-2010
23rd World Energy Congress-2016
Under the theme of “Embracing New Frontiers”, the 23rd World Energy Congress 23rd World Energy Congress was held in Istanbul, Turkey from 9 –13 October 2016. Co-hosted by the President of Turkey and the World Energy Council, the event welcomed 10,000 delegates from across the energy spectrum to address critical developments in the energy sector.
The 23rd World Energy Congress took place at a moment of critical transition in the energy industry and in a world of extraordinary change.
For further information regarding the 23rd World Energy Congress, please check the website at www.wec2016istanbul.org.tr.The 22nd World Energy Congress-2013
The 22nd World Energy Congress was held in Daegu, Korea (Rep. of) from 13-17 October 2013. The theme of the Congress was “Securing Tomorrow’s Energy Today.” The Congress in Daegu attracted over 7,500 delegates from 123 countries and included more than 50 government ministers.
The 21st World Energy Congress-2010
The theme of the Montreal Congress “Acting now on global challenges – Energy in transition for a living planet” reflected the undeniable sense of urgency that faced the world’s energy sector. The Congress in Montreal in 2010 attracted over 7,000 delegates from 140 countries and included more than 60 government ministers.