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World Energy Congress opens in Riyadh alongside two ministerial meetings
The 25th World Energy Congress opens in Riyadh on Monday.
It is taking place alongside the 17th Clean Energy Ministerial and the 11th Mission Innovation ministerial meeting.
Officials and energy experts are gathering to discuss the future of energy and the security of global supplies.
Sessions will cover energy markets, digital technology, innovation and ways to finance the sector.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and challenges facing the energy sector are also on the agenda.
Organizers say agreements and memorandums of understanding are due to be signed to support cooperation, technology development and investment.
The meetings provide a forum for officials to discuss policies and share experience on energy challenges.
The 25th World Energy Congress opens in Riyadh alongside the 17th Clean Energy Ministerial and the 11th Mission Innovation ministerial meeting.
The programme includes ministerial discussions on the future of energy and global supply security.
Sessions will examine global energy markets, digital technologies, innovation and financing for the sector.
The congress will also feature the signing of agreements and memorandums of understanding.
- Who
- Government officials, experts and representatives of energy-sector organizations and companies are participating.
- What
- The 25th World Energy Congress is taking place alongside the 17th Clean Energy Ministerial and the 11th Mission Innovation ministerial meeting.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The meetings provide a forum to discuss energy policies and challenges, exchange expertise, and strengthen coordination on clean energy and innovation.
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The World Energy Congress and the two ministerial meetings open in Riyadh.
The programme is scheduled to begin with the official opening ceremony.
Ministerial dialogues and strategic sessions are scheduled to discuss energy markets, digital technologies and financing.
- World Energy Congress
- 25th edition
- Clean Energy Ministerial
- 17th meeting
- Mission Innovation
- 11th ministerial meeting
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Opening ceremony
- Scheduled for 9 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026
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