Our energy demands will grow by more than a third, by 2035. If we don’t do anything, if we tackle nothing, if we don’t make an effort, then we can rest assured that disaster will befall us.Francois Hollande, President of the French Republic
Our energy demands will grow by more than a third, by 2035. If we don’t do anything, if we tackle nothing, if we don’t make an effort, then we can rest assured that disaster will befall us.
Increasing energy efficiency is vital, and I know that this forum organizes meetings with technology providers who could strongly help us take a qualitative step towards being more energy-efficient. They, too, play an important role in solving our energy problems. H.E. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, President of the Argentine Republic
Increasing energy efficiency is vital, and I know that this forum organizes meetings with technology providers who could strongly help us take a qualitative step towards being more energy-efficient. They, too, play an important role in solving our energy problems.
We gather here today because we are confronted with a shared responsibility. A shared responsibility to address the intricate balance between our rising economies, our growing societies and our limited resources. A balance that is crucial to achieving a sustainable future and a balance that rests on two crucial and deeply linked elements: energy and water. H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO, Masdar
We gather here today because we are confronted with a shared responsibility. A shared responsibility to address the intricate balance between our rising economies, our growing societies and our limited resources. A balance that is crucial to achieving a sustainable future and a balance that rests on two crucial and deeply linked elements: energy and water.
By being here today, you are already part of the solution to the global energy crisis; fueling our future with innovation and humanity, bringing power and with it empowerment to millions around the world. H.M. Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
By being here today, you are already part of the solution to the global energy crisis; fueling our future with innovation and humanity, bringing power and with it empowerment to millions around the world.
Here in Abu Dhabi there is great economic support for sustainable initiatives which should likewise become a priority for all countries globally because we need renewable energies in order to fight global warming. It’s as simple as that. Delphine Batho, Minister of Environment and Energy, France
Here in Abu Dhabi there is great economic support for sustainable initiatives which should likewise become a priority for all countries globally because we need renewable energies in order to fight global warming. It’s as simple as that.
In this form we have chance to meet people, our partners, customers to establish relationships; new ones and strengthen existing ones. So it is a tremendously good opportunity. Dr. Roland Busch, CEO, Infrastructure and Cities Sector, Siemens AG
In this form we have chance to meet people, our partners, customers to establish relationships; new ones and strengthen existing ones. So it is a tremendously good opportunity.
The world is transforming. Before it was old Europe implementing renewable policy and now the renewable policies are deploying all around the world. So right now being in Abu Dhabi is to show how the world is transforming. Jean-Marc Otera-Del-Val, New Energies Division, TOTAL
The world is transforming. Before it was old Europe implementing renewable policy and now the renewable policies are deploying all around the world. So right now being in Abu Dhabi is to show how the world is transforming.
The summit I think is the largest renewable energy conference and exhibition. We can show our intention and capability for the future energy and at the same time we can collect the latest information. Katsujiro Kida, President & CEO, INPEX Group, JODCO
The summit I think is the largest renewable energy conference and exhibition. We can show our intention and capability for the future energy and at the same time we can collect the latest information.
The whole interaction between private sectors, senior executive management, leaders to talk about water which is a very scarce resource, it is on top of the agenda for the UAE and we are striving to find solutions for water scarcity in the region.Dr. Mohammed Al Madfaei, Executive Director, Integrated Environment Policy and Planning Sector, EAD
The whole interaction between private sectors, senior executive management, leaders to talk about water which is a very scarce resource, it is on top of the agenda for the UAE and we are striving to find solutions for water scarcity in the region.
This is a multi-vested program that addresses climate change that creates a new economic sector, that creates new jobs but also helps tackle the energy challenge and access to energy for all so it’s an important subject and I am glad that it’s getting this high attention. Bader Al Lamki, Director of Clean Energy, MASDAR
This is a multi-vested program that addresses climate change that creates a new economic sector, that creates new jobs but also helps tackle the energy challenge and access to energy for all so it’s an important subject and I am glad that it’s getting this high attention.
It’s a great forum for discussion, for exchange, to meet with people who really make the decisions at a national level but also at a regional city level and leaders of companies who are able to really start to think about the energy dilemma we face and how we can make that energy transition.Jonathan Hart, Senior Vice President, Corporate & Solution Marketing, Schneider Electric
It’s a great forum for discussion, for exchange, to meet with people who really make the decisions at a national level but also at a regional city level and leaders of companies who are able to really start to think about the energy dilemma we face and how we can make that energy transition.
The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is the world’s foremost event dedicated to renewable energies, energy efficiency and clean technologies. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, WFES includes a world-class Conference, an international Exhibition, the Project & Finance Village, the Young Future Energy Leaders program, as well as a number of corporate meetings and concurrent social events… read more Save the Date
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WFES Conference attracts world leaders, international policy makers, industry experts, investors from the public and private sector and media, who gather in Abu Dhabi to discuss practical and sustainable solutions to future energy challenges.