Energy professionals from across the world will gather online on Monday for the first day of the inaugural Middle East Energy virtual event.
The online event, which is hosted on an award-winning virtual event platform, will begin with the renewable and clean energy sector week. The first week of the event will address the latest insights, trends and innovations within the industry with specific reference to green hydrogen, and solar and wind energy.
Between now and June 9, Middle East Energy will focus on a different energy industry sector each week. In addition to renewable and clean energy, they include transmission and distribution, critical and backup power, and energy consumption and management.
Claudia Konieczna, exhibition director, Middle East Energy, said: “Our debut virtual event underscores our commitment to supporting the global energy industry. We have developed a platform conducive to cultivating positive business and networking opportunities during one of the most challenging periods the industry has faced.
“We have brought together energy industry experts from across the globe to deliver a range of high-level sessions throughout each week. Experts this week will address topics including clean energy targets, the adoption of clean hydrogen, solar energy, and the opportunities around wind power. At the same time, we will also host a series of tech talks and product demonstrations.”
Opening the virtual event is Suhail Al-Mazrouei, minister of energy and infrastructure for the UAE, who will deliver a welcome speech to energy professionals from more than 85 countries worldwide.
Sessions on Day 1 include: Energy diversification and the race to meet clean energy targets — strategies to reach net-zero; Realizing the potential of clean hydrogen — Will this be the game-changer for the energy transition?; The tech talk, increasing output of solar panels: and latest innovations in PV module design and installation.
Throughout the four-week online energy event, a series of tech talks, interactive roundtables, panel discussions, thought leadership sessions and remote interviews will occur. In addition, a range of networking opportunities, including hosted buyer meetings, fireside chats, breakout sessions, personalized meetings, and speed networking sessions, have been scheduled.
“The virtual event will focus on forging partnerships, providing insights, and creating the ability to source the latest solutions. The platform will connect users with thousands of potential clients, partners and contacts across the energy market,” said Konieczna.
Connecting businesses for more than 40 years, Middle East Energy, an Informa Markets event, has been an essential part of the economic expansion of the Middle East, introducing new energy solutions to the region to support the build of infrastructure, real estate and commerce. It is now helping governments, organizations and SMEs diversify the generation and supply of energy and build a sustainable future.