Under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, World Utilities Congress 2025 to take place in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is hosting the 4th World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi from May 27-29, 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.This year's congress is being held under the theme Innovating for a New Age of Utilities. The event is organised by dmg Events, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI), Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC). The congress is a platform for global utilities sector leaders, policymakers and innovators to address key challenges in the power and water sectors. As the industry advances towards integrating renewable energy sources, enhancing grid resilience and optimising water management, the event will drive high-level discussions, showcase cutting-edge solutions and facilitate strategic collaborations.His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, underscored the significance of the World Utilities Congress 2025, which presents a valuable platform for global experts to come together and share insights and expertise on the cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions addressing sustainability challenges in the electricity and water sectors, in line with the Ministry's commitment to supporting the UAE's net-zero by 2050 target.His Excellency added: 'At the congress, we aim to highlight the significant strides we've made while engaging with industry leaders to exchange ideas and foster long-term resource sustainability. Tackling energy and water issues effectively demands collaborative international efforts. This gathering offers an excellent opportunity to build effective partnerships, harness state-of-the-art solutions, and adopt best practices to improve resource efficiency.'Jasim Husain Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAQA said: "TAQA is honoured to once again host the World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming our commitment to driving innovation and facilitating collaboration in the utilities sector. Under the theme Innovating for a New Age of Utilities, the 2025 edition will showcase and foster discussions around transformative technologies and groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of our industry.'As the utilities sector navigates evolving market dynamics and the growing impact of climate change, we must proactively invest in solutions that ensure the reliable and sustainable delivery of essential services to customers around the globe. This requires not only sustained investment but also cross-border collaboration between governments and the private sector.
'The World Utilities Congress is a vital platform for building strategic partnerships, engaging in high-level discussions, and accelerating innovations that will drive the future of sustainable and resilient utilities.'
Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, said: 'As the global utilities landscape undergoes rapid transformation, the World Utilities Congress 2025 will serve as a critical platform to accelerate innovation and collaboration. With rising electricity demand, water resource challenges and the integration of emerging technologies reshaping the industry, this year's edition will convene leaders and decision-makers to share solutions and forge partnerships that support a more resilient, efficient, and low-carbon future. We are proud to bring the international community together in Abu Dhabi to catalyse the conversations and actions needed to power a new age of utilities.'
The conferences at the World Utilities Congress foster the strategic insights and technical expertise needed for power and water utilities to deliver the low-carbon systems of tomorrow. Across three days, the conferences will convene ministers, CEOs, academics and industry influencers to address the critical challenges and discuss the possibilities and opportunities for a net-zero utilities sector of the future.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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