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Riyadh to host global energy meetings from October 11 to 15
Energy ministers, industry leaders and experts are due to meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 11 to 15.
The week includes the International Energy Forum’s ministerial meeting and the World Petroleum Congress, which Saudi Arabia is hosting for the first time.
The discussions come amid geopolitical tensions and concerns about the security of oil and gas supplies, including risks around the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline can carry oil from the eastern region to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, offering an export route that avoids the strait.
Delegates are also expected to discuss investment, rising electricity demand, clean energy and the use of artificial intelligence and digital technology.
These issues matter because countries need reliable energy supplies and stable markets while meeting growing demand and funding new infrastructure.
The World Petroleum Congress’s official program begins on October 12 and runs through October 15.
Riyadh is set to host a week of global energy meetings and events from October 11 to 15, 2026.
The programme brings together government officials, energy company leaders, international organisations and experts.
The agenda includes energy security, oil and gas markets, investment, clean energy, digital technology and artificial intelligence.
The 17th International Energy Forum ministerial meeting is scheduled to open the week on October 11.
The World Petroleum Congress programme is due to run from October 12 to 15, and Saudi Arabia will host the congress for the first time.
- Who
- Government officials, energy company leaders, international organisations and experts are expected to attend.
- What
- Riyadh will host a week of ministerial meetings, energy events and the World Petroleum Congress.
- When
- October 11 to 15, 2026.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The meetings will address shared energy challenges, including supply security, market stability, investment and energy technology.
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The 17th International Energy Forum ministerial meeting is scheduled to open the week.
The official programme of the World Petroleum Congress is scheduled to begin.
The World Petroleum Congress programme is scheduled to end.
- Dates
- October 11–15, 2026
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Opening meeting
- 17th International Energy Forum ministerial meeting
- Congress
- World Petroleum Congress
- Congress host
- Saudi Arabia will host the congress for the first time
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