Request for Bids

World Energy Congress 2028 and World Energy Week 2027

Requests for Proposals (RFP) for hosting World Energy Congress 2028

We are delighted to announce that the RFP to host the 28th edition of World Energy Congress in 2028 is now open.

ACCESS THE RFP PACK HERE

Coming off the back of World Energy Congress 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 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 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

Information note for hosting World Energy Congress 2028

An information note was published on 10 December 2024, providing an overview of the timeline and key host requirements in advance of the full RFP release. Please view the RFP pack for full details of the RFP. 

INFORMATION NOTE

Congress host RFP timeline

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

World Energy Week 2027

We are pleased to share an important and exciting update to World Energy Week.

From 2027, World Energy Week is evolving to enhance its relevance, accessibility and value for Member Committees and stakeholders.

This evolution reflects the Council’s commitment to being the world’s most inclusive and impactful energy community, creating greater opportunity and visibility for our collective voice in the global energy dialogue. It is designed to:

• Facilitate a stronger, more energised and more active member community
• Deliver more frequent, geographically diverse and accessible touchpoints to sustain community engagement year-round
• Offer a more compelling and commercially attractive platform for hosts, sponsors, partners and other stakeholders
• Increase visibility and value for Member Committees, within both national and regional ecosystems and on the global stage

Information note for World Energy Week 2027

Please take a look at our information note - released 29 April 2025 - for more details on what is changing and what members and stakeholders can expect in 2027 and beyond.

INFORMATION NOTE

Timeline

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