World Energy Congress
The most prestigious and influential global event driving energy transitions for a century
A world-class stage to turn inspiration into action
For over 100 years, World Energy Congress has convened the world energy community to shape an inclusive and transformational energy leadership agenda.
As the flagship event of the World Energy Council, World Energy Congress has been hosted in cities at the forefront of energy transitions around the world since 1924.
Today, as the only truly global energy event bringing together 18,000 international leaders, CEOs and changemakers alongside 100+ ministers, the Congress enables the highest levels of government-to-government dialogue and unites businesses and communities of all shapes and sizes. It bridges geographies and generations, sectors and societies to make faster, fairer, and more far reaching energy transitions happen.
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World Energy Congress Experience
- World-class and independent content programme, built on the collective insights of the Council’s global community
- Dynamic World Energy Congress exhibition, showcasing the latest technology, products and solutions from around the world and designed for B2G and B2B impact
- Opening and closing ceremonies, social events, off-site activities and bilateral meetings to maximise networking and business opportunities
- Dedicated spaces for our Future Energy Leaders and start-up communities of next generation energy leaders and entrepreneurs
World EnergyCongress History
The origins of the World Energy Congress date back to shortly after the First World War, when visionary Scotsman Daniel Dunlop decided to bring together leading energy experts to discuss current and emerging energy issues. Hosted in cities all over the world, the World Energy Congress has since become a globally recognised and world-class stage for the global energy community.
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Past Congresses
For a century, World Energy Congress has provided a unique space for the global energy community to catalyse new cooperations and forge new pathways in the energy transition
Under the theme of “Embracing New Frontiers”, the 23rd World Energy Congress was held in Istanbul, Turkey from 9 –13 October 2016. Co-hosted by the President of Turkey and the World Energy Council, the event welcomed 10,000 delegates from across the energy spectrum to address critical developments in the energy sector.
The 22nd World Energy Congress was held in Daegu, Korea (Rep. of) from 13-17 October 2013. The theme of the Congress was “Securing Tomorrow’s Energy Today.” The Congress in Daegu attracted over 7,500 delegates from 123 countries and included more than 50 government ministers.
The theme of the Montreal Congress “Acting now on global challenges – Energy in transition for a living planet” reflected the undeniable sense of urgency that faced the world’s energy sector. The Congress in Montreal in 2010 attracted over 7,000 delegates from 140 countries and included more than 60 government ministers.