The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is an annual global event held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). WFES, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, serves as a major global platform - bringing together governments, corporates, investors, innovators, academics and NGOs to shape the future of renewable energy and sustainability worldwide.
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Short summary: This report examines how the global energy transition entering 2026 is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, decentralised infrastructure, and resource resilience. It outlines how intelligence-driven systems, water security innovation, and cost-focused clean technologies are redefining energy generation, distribution, and industrial transformation.
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The rapid expansion of data centres is fuelling an urgent need for sustainable energy solutions. As demand for cloud computing and AI accelerates, investors, developers, operators, hyperscalers, and end users must find ways to minimise carbon footprints while ensuring reliable, efficient power. But what are the most viable pathways forward?
Hear from guests: Michel Abi Saab, General Manager, Emerge Sujit Nair, Director of Product, Moro Hub Rob Jones, Partner, B2BConnect (Moderator)
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World Future Energy Summit and the RELX SDG Resource Centre have announced a new partnership to support sustainability innovation and knowledge-sharing across industries.
The RELX SDG Resource Centre will act as a “Knowledge for Sustainability” Partner to World Future Energy Summit, leveraging RELX’s data, insights and analytics to support evidence-based solutions for the energy transition and sustainable development.
