27th World Energy Congress 2026

Request for bids

27th World Energy Congress

We are delighted to announce Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as the host of the 27th World Energy Congress.

Congratulations to our Saudi Arabia Member Committee for presenting such a robust and impressive bid, showcasing a commitment to excellence that will undoubtedly shape the impactful future of our World Energy community. We are confident that Riyadh will deliver a world-class Congress warmly welcoming our diverse, inclusive community. 

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RFP pack for the 27th World Energy Congress

Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 27th World Energy Congress has now closed. The RFP pack is still available to view and includes:

  • Request for bids document (version 2 - updated on 14 August 2023)
  • Draft Congress contract
  • Declaration of agreement
  • Memorandum of Understanding with the Host Government
  • Bidders’ checklist
  • Presentation about the World Energy Congress
  • World Energy Congress FAQ
  • List of Member Committee countries eligible to vote (as at 4 August 2023)

RFP timeline for the 27th World Energy Congress

 Action  Timeline
 Request for proposals released  Week commencing 29 May 2023
 Bids due  Friday 8 September by 17.00 (UTC+1)
 Global Secretariat evaluation of bids  11 September to 20 October 2023
 Qualifying bids published  Week commencing 23 October 2023
 Voting window for Member Committees open  27 November to 11 December 2023
 Council Board validates results and announcement of the winning bidder  Week commencing 11 December 2023

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27th World Energy Congress RFP document (version 2)
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27th World Energy Congress Draft Host Contract
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Declaration of Agreement
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MoU with the Host Government
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27th World Energy Congress Bidders' Checklist
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About the World Energy Congress
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World Energy Congress FAQ
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Member Committee countries eligible to vote
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