Request for Bids

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Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for hosting the World Energy Congress 2028

We are delighted to announce that the bidding process to host the 28th edition of the World Energy Congress in 2028 will open in February 2025.

Coming off the back of the 27th World Energy Congress in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to partner with a globally-recognised and prestigious world energy leadership event and to showcase your country’s energy transition leadership, actions and impact.

Every Member Committee in our global community and organisations representing a city or country can bid to host the World Energy Congress and take advantage of the significant opportunities that hosting brings:

  • Leadership: Be showcased as a visionary leader in energy and a convenor of leaders and influencers from across the whole energy ecosystem
  • Innovation and impact: Be positioned as a champion of global energy system change, committed to enabling faster, fairer and more far-reaching energy transitions
  • ROI: Deliver value and growth opportunities for your national and international stakeholders alongside direct economic benefits to the host city and region
  • Global visibility: Benefit from increased profile and reputation on the global stage with extensive media and marketing coverage
  • Legacy: Forge an unparalleled legacy that will continue to drive the energy conversation for years to come
Congress host RFP timeline

 ACTION

 TIMELINE (UTC+1)

 Request for proposals released

 Week commencing 17   February   2025

 Bids due

 27 June 2025 by 17.00   (UTC+1)

 Global Secretariat evaluation of bids and site visits (if applicable)

 30 June - 29 August 2025

 Qualifying bids published

 Week commencing 1   September 2025

 Voting window for Member Committees open

 22 September - 26 September   2025

 Council Board validates results                                                           Announcement of the winning bidder and presentation at the Executive   Assembly during World Energy Week 2025

 7 October 2025

Find out more

The information note below sets out the timeline and key host requirements for the 28th World Energy Congress 2028, allowing interested Member Committees and destinations to begin their bid preparations. You can also find out more below about the Congress and benefits of hosting.

If you have any questions, please contact the team at congressbids@worldenergy.org 

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