World Green Economy Summit 2026 Convenes in Dubai under Distinguished Patronage
The 12th edition of the World Green Economy Summit opens this week at Dubai World Trade Centre, uniting global leaders to advance scalable green economy solutions.
The World Green Economy Summit 2026 convenes this week under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Organised collaboratively by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and the World Green Economy Organisation, this two-day gathering represents a significant gathering for global climate action and sustainable economic advancement.
Held at Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme “From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy”, the summit brings together an exceptional assembly of 135 speakers comprising ministers, business leaders, government officials, decision makers, experts and innovators from across the globe. Their collective expertise will illuminate proven models and transformative solutions capable of driving the green economy forward on an unprecedented scale.
Distinguished speakers include Sheikha Dr. Shamma Mohammed Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Board of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions; Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chief Executive of DEWA; Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment; and international representatives including Dr Aliou Gori Diouf, Senegal’s Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, alongside leading business figures from renewable energy, artificial intelligence and financial sectors.
The summit addresses four principal thematic pillars: Energy Technology and Infrastructure; Business Strategy and Transition; Water and Food Security; and Finance. Cross-cutting discussions will examine Artificial Intelligence, Governance and System Enablers, with particular attention to Supply Chains and Circular Economy considerations.
The comprehensive agenda explores transformative sessions including “The Innovation Equation: How to Bring Down the Cost of Green”, “Decarbonising at Scale: Clean Energy Solutions for Net-Zero” and “The $7 Trillion Opportunity: Which Sectors Are Winning and Why”. Additional sessions address infrastructure excellence, next generation water technologies and sustainable food production methodologies.
As Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer noted, “WGES reinforces the UAE’s position as a key global partner in catalysing investment opportunities for climate action and the green economy. The summit accelerates innovations and practices that address rapid challenges and drive an outstanding shift towards scaling up the implementation of green solutions.”
The summit will further announce the forthcoming cycle of the Emirates Energy Award, underscoring the region’s commitment to recognising and advancing excellence in sustainable energy practices.
Source: WAM