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Riyadh hosts global energy meetings on supply security and technology
Riyadh is hosting a week of international energy meetings from October 11 to 15, 2026.
The events bring together government ministers, energy company leaders, international organizations and experts.
They include a ministerial meeting of the International Energy Forum and the World Petroleum Congress, which Saudi Arabia is hosting for the first time.
A key concern is keeping oil and gas supplies moving amid geopolitical tensions and risks around the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline carries oil from the eastern region to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, offering an export route that avoids the strait.
Discussions will also cover investment, rising electricity demand, clean energy, and the use of artificial intelligence and digital technology.
The meetings aim to strengthen cooperation between energy-producing and energy-consuming countries and address the stability of markets and long-term investment.
Riyadh’s energy week will bring together government officials, energy company leaders, international organizations and experts from 11 to 15 October 2026.
The agenda includes supply security, investment, electricity demand, artificial intelligence and digital technology in the energy sector.
The week opens on 11 October with the 17th ministerial meeting of the International Energy Forum, hosted by Saudi Arabia in partnership with Italy and Nigeria.
The World Petroleum Congress’s official program runs from 12 to 15 October, with ministerial sessions, industry discussions, a technical program and an exhibition.
Geopolitical tensions and risks around the Strait of Hormuz are raising questions about oil and gas flows, infrastructure resilience and export routes.
- Who
- Government officials, energy company leaders, international organizations and experts are expected to attend.
- What
- Riyadh is hosting a week of energy meetings and events, including the World Petroleum Congress.
- When
- 11–15 October 2026.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The agenda addresses supply security, market stability, investment needs, rising electricity demand and the use of AI and digital technology in energy.
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The International Energy Forum’s 17th ministerial meeting opens the week.
The World Petroleum Congress’s official program begins.
The World Petroleum Congress program and Riyadh energy week conclude.
- Energy week
- 11–15 October 2026
- Opening meeting
- 17th International Energy Forum ministerial meeting
- Opening meeting partners
- Saudi Arabia, Italy and Nigeria
- World Petroleum Congress
- Official program runs 12–15 October
- Key infrastructure
- Saudi East–West pipeline carries oil from the Eastern Province to Yanbu on the Red Sea






