UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF H.H. SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN PRESIDENT OF THE

24th WORLD ENERGY CONGRESS 8-12 SEPTEMBER 2019

CONGRESS BROCHURE

www.wec24.org WELCOME MESSAGE Dear Friends and Industry Colleagues, Innovation is the cornerstone of the steps we are taking in clean energy and aligned In September 2019, over 10,000 sectors such as transportation, technology, international energy stakeholders are and water. I am very pleased, therefore, expected to come together in Abu Dhabi that the topic of innovation will run through for the 24th World Energy Congress, both the programme of the Congress, which will be held under the patronage of as well as the exhibition running alongside. H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. We look forward to welcoming government and industry leaders, academia, media, Under the theme ‘Energy for Prosperity’, NGOs and other global energy stakeholders the Congress will be a global leadership to Abu Dhabi. forum that defines the strategy for a collaborative, sustainable and innovative Yours faithfully, energy future that enables societal, commercial and community prosperity. Suhail Al Mazrouei Between now and the Congress, we will be President of the working hand in hand with both our regional 24th World Energy Congress partners and the World Energy Council global community to shape the best event in the history of the Congress. Supported by The United Arab Emirates is honoured to be hosting the Congress, which builds on and reflects the ambitious energy transformation that the country is going through at present. We recently announced two of the largest solar generation projects in the world, and have also embarked on a large-scale civil nuclear programme. Under the UAE’s 2050 Energy Strategy, generation from clean energy sources will increase to make up a 50 percent share of generation, and we are also investing in energy efficiency initiatives.

www.wec24.org Formed in 1923 UN -accredited global energy body More than 3,000 member organisations Christoph Frei H.E. Dr. Matar Al Neyadi 90 member countries Secretary General & CEO, Chairman, 24th World Energy Congress Members include Governments, private World Energy Council Organising Committee & and state corporations, academia, Vice-Chairman, UAE National Committee, NGOs and energy related stakeholders World Energy Council

Be part of the leading global event for business and policy makers in the energy sector

WHAT IS THE WORLD ENERGY CONGRESS? With over 150 countries represented, it is the world’s largest and most influential energy event covering all aspects of the energy agenda. Running since 1924, the triennial World Energy Congress enables dialogue amongst Ministers, CEOs, policy-makers and industry practitioners on critical developments in the energy sector.

www.wec24.org CONVENING, CONNECTING, Over the 90-year history of the World Energy Council, LEADING - SINCE 1924 the Congress has been staged in over 20 cities across the world. A worldwide event

London 1924,1950 1980 1930

Vienna 1956

Moscow 1968 1989, 2010

Detroit 1974 , 2013 1977, 2016

Abu Dhabi 2019

Bucharest 1971 Washington 1936 1995 2007 1998 1986 1983 1992

Melbourne 1962

Sydney 2004

Buenos Aires 2001

th 24 WORLD The Congress will be a global leadership forum that defines the ENERGY CONGRESS strategy for a collaborative, sustainable and innovative energy future Theme: ‘Energy for Prosperity’ that enables societal, commercial and community prosperity.

OTHER PROGRAMMES AND SIDE EVENTS

THE WORLD ENERGY LEADERS’ SUMMIT (WELS) THE FUTURE ENERGY LEADERS’ PROGRAMME (FELs)

The WELS are high-level exclusive events reserved for the global energy The Future Energy Leaders’ Programme of the World Energy leaders’ community to facilitate dialogue on critical issues affecting the Council is designed to inspire, grow and develop the world’s energy sector. Participation is by invitation only and will include: energy leaders of tomorrow. This exclusive network of CEO Roundtable: exceptional individuals from across the globe includes a diversity Tuesday, 10 September of participants from across the energy spectrum. The FEL Trilemma Ministerial Roundtable: community builds on creative ideas and the innovative potential Wednesday, 11 September of the next generation to challenge conventional thinking and explore new strategies for the future of our energy systems. It offers young professionals a unique opportunity for learning and development with exposure to critical issues in the energy debate.

www.wec24.org PUBLIC PROGRAMME The four-day format is designed and developed to address the critical energy frontiers facing the global energy sector. To set the Relevant and provocative agenda scene for discussion, a theme is chosen for each day.

Programme Themes

70 4 sessions days

VISION FOR FUTURE THE BUSINESS POLICY INNOVATION 250 star 9 10 11 12 speakers SEPT SEPT SEPT SEPT

THE IEF 8TH ASIAN MINISTERIAL DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WORLD ENERGY ENERGY ROUNDTABLE (AMER8) PROGRAM (DCP) LEADERS LOUNGE

The 8th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable hosted The World Energy Council is a global This exclusive facility will provide by the United Arab Emirates with the support of organisation and participation from the appropriate setting for the top the International Energy Forum (IEF) will take across the world in the Congress 500 global energy leaders, CEOs place alongside the 24th World Energy Congress in is integral to a successful event, and government officials to relax and September 2019. This biennial meeting is the largest to ensure contribution of diverse network. The invited guests will also gathering for Asian energy ministers and will be experiences and perspectives on be able to engage bilateral meetings, attended by 200 guests including ministers, deputy the energy system. The Developing highly-focused discussion groups ministers, heads of delegations, heads of international Countries Programme enables and or more private gatherings when organizations and selected guests. Key agenda items supports the participation of delegates required. focus on the current energy situation, future investment from developing countries. in energy supply and demand, challenges to , and the policy and technology cooperation required to achieve orderly energy transitions including knowledge sharing on energy efficiency gains.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 15,000 ATTENDEES

7,000 TRADE 4,000 VISITORS DELEGATES

2,500 600 500 EXHIBITORS MEDIA CEOS

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www.wec24.org 3,600 30+ 9 7 THE ABU DHABI seat dedicated Conference Exhibition NATIONAL EXHIBITION (tiered) sponsor rooms halls plenary hall meeting CENTRE (ADNEC) rooms

Located at the heart of Abu Dhabi Exclusive Onsite Dedicated Reserved World Energy bilateral Airport Leaders meeting VIP Car check-in Lounge facilities drop-off facilities

Congress Exhibition

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