(MENAFN-Four) Abu Dhabi, UAE – 22 August 2024: The World Utilities Congress 2024 returns to Abu Dhabi from 16-18 September for its highly anticipated third edition, continuing to deliver on its strategic objective of uniting the utilities sector and driving the sector’s transformation as it accelerates its efforts to achieve net zero.
This year’s Congress is held 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, and is hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) under the overarching theme of “Enabling a Secure and Sustainable Future for the Utilities Sector”.
Supported by the UAE Department of Energy and Infrastructure, Department of Energy Abu Dhabi (DoE), Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, the three-day World Utilities Congress serves as the premier platform for decision-makers and industry leaders across the utilities value chain to drive collaboration, engage in meaningful dialogue and support action for a sustainable and resilient utilities economy of tomorrow.
His Excellency Eng Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Secretary of State for Electricity, Water and Future Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, said: “The World Utilities Congress being held in Abu Dhabi will be a valuable opportunity to exchange expertise and knowledge with a wide range of experts from around the world. It will highlight the latest technologies and innovative solutions to challenges related to the sustainability of the water and electricity sectors, which will support our national and international efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”
He added: “Our support of the event is in line with the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to the development of the utilities sector. Through the congress, we aim to showcase our achievements and share our ideas with industry pioneers to preserve resources for future generations. Addressing energy and water challenges requires integrated cross-border cooperation. The event will help us leverage advanced technological solutions and best practices to increase resource efficiency and develop policies and strategies to preserve them.”
His Excellency Eng Al Kaabi stressed that the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure will continue to deploy the latest technologies and solutions to strengthen the UAE’s global position as a leader in sustainability, in line with the vision of smart leadership for sustainable development.
The World Utilities Congress 2024 will be held concurrently with the 6th Arab Water Forum, convened by the Arab Water Council and supported by the League of Arab States. It aims to address the common issues of water scarcity and security that affect many sectors, including the utilities sector. TAQA will also host the annual meeting of the V94.3A Gas Turbine User Group at the World Utilities Congress. The group is an association of owners and operators of power and water generation facilities and V94.3A gas turbines in the MENA and APAC regions.
Jasim Husain Thabet, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of TAQA, commented: “TAQA is delighted to host the World Utilities Congress 2024, which is closely aligned with the company’s ambition to deliver cleaner, more sustainable energy and water. This event is critical to fostering partnerships and technologies that will enable the industry to increase efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.”
TAQA is also excited to present the Innovation Pavilion at the World Utilities Congress 2024, where start-ups will showcase breakthrough ideas and initiatives that can support the transition to a lower carbon future. In addition, TAQA is hosting a CEO roundtable in partnership with the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) to address supply chain bottlenecks, the outcome of which is expected to shape the Alliance’s joint high-level statement on the topic to be released during New York Climate Week.”
The event brings together over 12,000 professionals from around the world from across the energy and water utility value chain, showcasing the latest technologies, research advances, technical services and product solutions shaping the future of the industry. It provides the utility industry with the environment it needs to network and do business with companies showcasing the latest solutions, services and technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, optimising costs, increasing efficiency and improving business performance.
“The utilities sector is a critical industry that provides the world with the electricity and water we need for our daily lives and economic activity. It is also an industry that is heavily impacted by climate change and the global energy transition. That is why we are delighted to organize the World Utilities Congress with the mission of serving as a catalyst for a safe and clean energy future,” said Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, the organizer of the World Utilities Congress.
At the heart of the Congress is the Strategic Conference, designed as a global forum for ministers, CEOs, policymakers and industry experts to foster collaboration and accelerate the deployment of the policies, technologies and solutions needed to decarbonise today’s energy and water systems and build a net-zero utility sector for the future. In addition to the technical conferences, there will be 75 sessions, more than 280 international speakers, more than 18 Energy Ministers and more than 1,400 conference attendees.
Co-hosting the 6th edition of the Arab Water Forum provides a unique opportunity to bring these important events together as a cross-sector platform to address the common challenges related to water security in the Arab region and globally.
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