Masdar has announced that the World Future Energy Summit will introduce new artificial intelligence tracks and innovation zones when it convenes in Abu Dhabi from January 13 to 15, 2026. The event, expected to draw 55,000 attendees, forms the main element of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and will focus on translating climate policy into actionable outcomes, the company said in a November 13, 2025 statement.
The Masdar statement outlined seven conference tracks addressing artificial intelligence, solar and clean energy, the circular economy, e-mobility with sustainable cities, pathways to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, water management and green finance. These will be supported by a two-day FUSE AI conference, the returning Carbon Forward program on climate risks and opportunities, an EU Hydrogen Council summit and a half-day Greenpeace session on just energy transitions. The expanded format also includes the FUSE AI Zone with more than 40 companies demonstrating AI applications for clean power, infrastructure and resilience alongside The Greenhouse platform featuring over 50 startups in climate technology, mobility and water solutions.
A new Greenpeace Cinema developed with Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa will screen environmental films that combine scientific evidence with regional human stories from climate front lines. Confirmed participants include DEWA, Tadweer, EWEC, Huawei, EDF, IRENA, Beeah, MESIA, MOIYAT and BYD among 800 exhibitors and 400 brands. The statement highlighted 20 government partners and 14 country pavilions as signs of the summit’s international reach at a time when low-carbon technology investments exceeded $386 billion globally in the first half of 2025.
Dr. Lamya Fawwaz, director of brand and strategic initiatives at Masdar, said in the statement, «As a core event of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the World Future Energy Summit is where the global energy ecosystem comes together to do business.» Fawwaz added that WFES will convene leaders from government, energy, technology and finance to drive real-world deployment and partnerships across key challenges while harnessing AI for scalable climate solutions. Masdar currently oversees a 51-gigawatt renewable portfolio and has set a target of 100 gigawatts by 2030.
Shyam Parmar, the summit’s event director, stated in the announcement that the 2026 edition with its interactive platforms and AI emphasis captures the pace of technological transformation in the sector. «We are creating a space where data, innovation and sustainability converge, turning insight into action across every part of the energy value chain,» he said. Abu Dhabi has hosted the Sustainability Week gathering for more than 15 years, establishing the emirate as a venue for advancing clean energy dialogues.
British Ambassador to the UAE Edward Hobart noted the immense scale of clean energy opportunities in the Middle East and worldwide. «The World Future Energy Summit showcases how innovation, investment, and international collaboration can unlock that potential,» he said. Hobart added that as the UAE leads in renewable and low-carbon solutions, the UK remains committed to partnerships delivering sustainable growth, green jobs and future technologies.
Ghiwa Nakat, executive director of Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa, said in the statement, «The urgency of the climate crisis demands more than facts — it demands concrete action.» Nakat explained that the organization will use the half-day conference and cinema to connect policy ambition with community stories and measurable initiatives that turn commitments into tangible regional impact. The release also referenced UAE commitments of $54 billion in renewables, $83 billion in climate funding from COP28 and $30 billion through the Alterra Fund alongside Saudi plans for $270 billion in renewable capacity.
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