Global Energy Leaders Gather in Riyadh for Week of Ministerial Meetings and Major Events
Riyadh, September 30, 2026, SPA -- The Ministry of Energy will host a series of major international and regional energy meetings and events in Riyadh from October 11 to 15, 2026, bringing together energy ministers, industry CEOs, heads of international organizations, experts and specialists from around the world for a week of high-level energy dialogue and engagement.
The 25th WPC Energy Congress will anchor a broader schedule of international and Arab ministerial meetings and other energy events. The gatherings will draw senior government and industry figures from around the world, putting Riyadh at the center of global energy discussions on policy, investment and innovation throughout the week.
More than 70 ministers, over 300 CEOs and senior executives, and leaders from more than 25 international energy organizations and institutions are confirmed to take part, underscoring the significance of the issues under discussion and the scale of international participation.
The events kick off on October 11 with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosting the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting (IEF17). Energy ministers, industry leaders and heads of international organizations will discuss energy security, market stability and investment, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation between energy-producing and consuming countries.
The Ministry of Energy will also host the 17th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM17) and the 11th Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-11) from October 11 to 13, bringing together ministers and senior officials from major economies, business leaders, international organizations, and research and innovation institutions. Discussions will focus on accelerating the development and deployment of energy technologies and solutions, and moving innovation from development to real-world application at scale.
As part of the wider series of international meetings, Riyadh will also host the 16th Session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity, alongside specialized Arab meetings, high-level workshops and events covering regional cooperation, investment and advanced technologies.
Anchoring the week’s program, the Kingdom will host the 25th WPC Energy Congress under the theme “Pathways to an Energy Future for All.” The congress will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, investors and technology executives from around the world to address key issues shaping the future of energy, including security and reliability of supply, global markets and investment, technological innovation, sustainability and workforce development.
These meetings and engagements come at a time when closer cooperation across the global energy sector is increasingly important, creating opportunities for industry leaders, investors and technology developers to advance practical solutions, build partnerships, mobilize investment and strengthen international cooperation.
Beyond the ministerial meetings and high-level industry discussions, the program will feature dedicated activities for youth and young professionals, women in energy, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as sessions on AI & digitalization, emerging technologies and talent development. The wider program will also include technical forums, workshops, innovation challenges and the accompanying international exhibition.
The technical forums and international exhibition will offer a closer look at the technologies and solutions shaping the energy sector, creating a space for specialists, young professionals and entrepreneurs to engage directly with industry leaders, experts and innovators.
The Ministry of Energy’s hosting of this wide-ranging program of meetings and events, marked by high-level international engagement and broad participation, underscores the Kingdom’s role as a global hub for energy dialogue, innovation, knowledge exchange and partnership-building, while supporting international cooperation and helping shape the future of the energy sector.
-- SPA
