More than 200 renowned energy expertstolead discussions at the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi,13July 2019: More than 200 of the most respected energy experts, pioneers and decision makers from around the globe have now been lined up to lead the discussions at the 24^thWorld Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi.

Held from 9th to 12th of September at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the event will mark the first time it has taken place in the Middle East. The event will witness an impressive list of Energy and business leaders who will lead discussions and debates on the latest hot topics in the sector.

The 24th World Energy Congress will see the presence of high profile speakers likeH.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Industry H.E. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chief Executive Officer Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Group (ADNOC), H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Government of UAE, H.E. Eng. Awaidha AlMarar, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy andH.E. Saeed AlTayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

H.E. Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO, Petroleum and Petrochemicals of Mubadala Investment Company,H.E. Eng. Mohamed AlHammadiCEO of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC),Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar andH.E. Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Virgin Hyperloopwill be some of the eminent corporate representatives from the UAE at the 24th World Energy Congress.

High profile global speakers attending the 24^thWorld Energy Congress from across the globe include H.E. Alexander Novak, the Russian Federation’s Minister of Energy, Dan Brouillette, Deputy Secretary, US Department of Energy, H.E. Megan Woods, New Zealand’s Minister of Energy and Resources, H.E. Joao Galamba, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Energy, H.E. Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Industry & Mineral Resources, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamed Shaker, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, H.E. Matthew John Kean, Australia’s Minister of Energy and Environment and Mohamed Arqab, Algeria’s Energy Minister.

Also speaking at the 24^thWorld Energy Congress will be leading figures from the United Nations, the World Bank, as well as Friends of the Earth, World Wildlife Fund, General Electric, BASF, Hyundai and Petronas.

Extensively covering the full spectrum of energy output, supply and diversification from oil and gas to renewables and nuclear, the World Energy Congress is the largest, longest running and most influential energy gathering in the world.

Held every three years, the World Energy Congress pioneers new ways of thinking to crystalize action around energy in order to deliver an equitable and sustainable future. Referred to as the ‘Davos of energy issues’ it is the ideal global platform to showcase the visionof the UAE government to creating a sustainable and future-facing energy sector that embodies the legacy and leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed.

Alongside key Sponsor Hosts ADNOC, Mubadala, DEWA, Department of Energy, and ENEC, participants in the24^thWorld Energy Congress will deliver a positive and meaningful message and legacy that will influence the way the world provides, consumes and regulates energy for generations to come.

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For a full list of speakers please visit: https://www.wec24.org/speakers

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