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▪ The World Energy Council is the principal impartial
network of leaders and practitioners promoting an
affordable, stable and environmentally sensitive energy
system for the greatest benefit of all.
▪ Formed in 1923, the Council is the UN-accredited global
energy body, representing the entire energy spectrum,
with more than 3.000 member organisations located in
over 90 countries and drawn from governments, private
and state corporations, academia, NGOs and energy-
related stakeholders.
▪ The World Energy Council informs global, regional and national energy strategies by hosting high-level events, publishing
authoritative studies, and working through its extensive member network to facilitate the world’s energy policy dialogue.
▪ The World Energy Week (WEW) is the regular event of the World Energy Council that brings together the World Energy
community. Coming from all parts of the world and representing national, regional and global energy systems and sectors,
participants take part in internal member meetings and public conferences featuring high-level speakers on the state of the
energy system, as well as social events. Private high-level CEO and Ministerial roundtable meetings are hosted alongside
these gatherings allowing for interaction and shared insights and side events may also be organised. Its mission is to:
o Convene energy leaders and practitioners from across the spectrum of the energy system to identify and set the
priorities of the world energy community;
o Provide a stage for the Council’s content and insights, and to share perspectives on new developments and
experiences across the global energy system and how each country can address its energy trilemma;
o Catalyse thought leadership;
o Assess strategic priorities for the Council across content, network and platforms, allowing time for regional and global
communities to come together.
▪ The event gathers more than 350 professionals across the energy spectrum, including Member Committees’
leaders, Ministers and government officials, private sector energy leaders, energy practitioners and experts, young
energy professionals, academia and civil society.
▪ Oil and gas
▪ Resources
▪ Renewables
▪ Power generation
▪ Hydropower
▪ E-mobility
▪ Nuclear
▪ Energy storage
▪ Infrastructure
▪ Grid technology
▪ Waste to energy
▪ Technology & Innovation
▪ Finance
▪ Consultancy and other support services
▪ Others
▪ The World Energy Week covers all sectors of activity, offering great business, sponsorship and partnership opportunities
with value for all stakeholders.
▪ The host Member Committee support is fundamental to the success of a World Energy Week, and bringing the event
to different regions around the world ensures the global and regional relevance of the Council’s agenda. We welcome
bids from all Member Committees regardless of their region or energy system, provided they can meet the selection
criteria, ensure a positive participant experience, and are committed to the mission of the World Energy Council.
▪ Previous World Energy Week (former EA) took place at the following locations:
▪ Future World Energy Week will take place at the following location:
2019: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2020: Beirut, Lebanon
2014: Cartagena, Colombia 2015: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2016: Istanbul, Turkey 2017: Lisbon, Portugal
2018: Milan, Italy
▪ The Council convened its 2012 Executive Assembly in Monaco on 8th November and at the Plenary HSH Prince Albert II
of Monaco gave the opening address.
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco addresses the NMC members“(…) All across the world, wherever my travels take me, especially for my environmental action, I know how difficult it is
to change the bases of our lifestyle, particularly when the economic crisis weakens each of us and when the future appears grim. That is why your role is to propose new solutions and should be at the heart of any approach concerning our relationship with energy. As such, I appreciated that your discussions focused on the correlation between the three
essential requirements: security, accessibility, and above all respect for the environment. This obligation does not preclude, quite on the contrary, our duty to pursue the demanding innovative and inventive work by which you are motivated. Because finding energy solutions that are abundant, safe and sustainable is the primary condition for
fundamental change (…)”
2012 Executive Assembly
▪ The four-day event combines large internal plenary and regional meetings over the first two days that focus on
governance, information sharing and developing the World Energy Council network. The second two days comprise a
public programme including the Energy Transition Summit and the Host Country Energy Conference. There are also
two invitation-only private events taking place during these four days – the World Energy Leaders' Summit, an event
specifically designed for Ministers, CEOs and special guests, and the Future Energy Leaders’ Summit, tailored to the
young energy professionals who embody the World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders’ programme, FEL-100. Social
events are also held bringing communities together for networking.
I. Internal Programme▪ Annual Executive Assembly
- Executive Assembly plenary
▪ Governance meetings
- Programme Committee
- Studies Committee
- Communications & Strategy Committee
- Secretaries Strategy Day
- Officers’ Council
- Finance Committee
▪ Regional meetings
- Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and
Caribbean, North America, and Middle East and
Gulf States
II. Public Programme▪ Energy Transition Summit
▪ Host Country Energy Day
III. Private Events▪ World Energy Leaders’ Summit
▪ Future Energy Leaders’ Summit and Workshops
IV. Social Events▪ Welcome Reception
▪ Joint World Energy Council and Energy Transition Summit
Reception
▪ World Energy Leaders’ Summit Dinner
▪ Other social activities
▪ Energy Transition Summit – The Energy Transition Summit is an exclusive opportunity for the Council’s community and
energy leaders of the region, together with special guests, to focus on ways to overcome the Energy Trilemma and to
secure prosperity. The agenda will build upon insights gained from the World Energy Council’s on-going studies, including
the World Energy Trilemma, World Energy Issues Monitor and the World Energy Scenarios.
▪ The Energy Transition Summit is an opportunity for energy leaders of the region to advance in a dialogue between the
public and private sectors to design a long-term energy policy under the framework of the Energy Trilemma.
▪ World Energy Leaders’ Summit - A high-level, exclusive event, organised by the Council for the global energy leaders’
community to facilitate on-going dialogue on critical issues affecting the energy sector. Participation is by invitation only to
Ministers, the Council’s Patron and Global Partner CEOs, officials and selected high-level guests.
▪ Future Energy Leaders’ Summit - Annual meeting for the Council’ s Community of the Future Energy Leaders - FEL100, a
network of young professionals from across the globe who represent the entire energy sector. It serves as a platform for
young leaders to learn and explore critical issues on the energy agenda, contribute to the World Energy Council’ s global
energy dialogue, support the development of balanced policy frameworks and help shaping energy solutions for tomorrow.
• Network development and expansion
• New business and collaboration opportunities for the energy sector
• International exposure
• Promotion of the local scientific network and development of new communities
• Economic benefits for the local destination
• Improve relationships with your national stakeholders and support their development by
bringing them into contact with regional and international players
• Support the national energy sector
• Build relationships with national and international policymakers
• Contribute to the world energy community and the missions of sustainable energy for all
• Generate potential revenues
▪ For further information about the World Energy Week, please visit our website at:
https://www.worldenergy.org/events/
• For any matters regarding bids, please contact Ms. Tania Baumann, Chief Operating Officer, at
• For any other questions regarding the World Energy Week, please contact the Global Agenda team at
