WETEX 2026 Opens Its Doors to Global Leaders in Energy, Water and Sustainability
The 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition welcomes 3,000 companies from 60 nations to the Dubai World Trade Centre, cementing the emirate's position as a beacon for innovation in sustainable infrastructure and digital transformation.
Under the visionary directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the distinguished patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has unveiled the 28th iteration of WETEX, an exhibition of unparalleled significance in the global energy and sustainability landscape.
The 2026 edition has secured the participation of 3,000 companies representing 60 countries, alongside 60 sponsors, 23 partners and supporters, and 13 international pavilions. This remarkable assembly underscores WETEX’s preeminent standing as the world’s foremost specialised exhibition dedicated to conventional and renewable energy, water management, environmental stewardship and digital transformation across the region and beyond.
The exhibition’s thematic focus encompasses artificial intelligence, decarbonisation, green mobility, green hydrogen, smart and sustainable cities, and health and safety. A particular highlight this year is the Dubai Charge Point Operators Forum 2026, themed ‘Connect. Align. Accelerate’, which will bring together the leading minds shaping the future of electric mobility infrastructure. Additional centrepieces include the Green Mobility Zone, the Health and Safety Hub and the Delegation Zone, each fostering enriched dialogue and collaboration amongst local and international enterprises, government entities across the UAE and the broader GCC region.
The exhibition promises a fertile ground for institutional advancement, with numerous memoranda of understanding and formal agreements anticipated across the duration of the event. Comprehensive platforms for business-to-business and business-to-government engagement will facilitate strategic partnerships and investment discussions. Notably, exhibitors will enjoy curated tours of DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre, located within the distinguished Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
An extensive programme of intellectual discourse unfolds throughout the exhibition, comprising 119 specialised seminars and panel discussions featuring internationally recognised experts and specialists. These sessions, distributed across dedicated halls and spaces, traverse the full spectrum of contemporary challenges and opportunities in energy infrastructure, utilities and innovation. Prominent topics include transformative technologies in energy and water management, artificial intelligence infrastructure and capacity planning, green hydrogen applications, cybersecurity in evolving grid systems, intelligent water network development, and the scaling of sustainable electric vehicle infrastructure.
The breadth and calibre of this programming reflects Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s unwavering commitment to positioning the region at the forefront of global sustainability and technological advancement, attracting the world’s most discerning industry leaders and innovators to this pinnacle event.
Source: WAM