Energy & Circular Carbon Economy Forum | MENA’s Clean Energy Future

This forum dives into MENA’s transformation of its energy systems - from large-scale renewables to low carbon fuels and regional grid interconnection. Aligned with Saudi’s Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) strategy, sessions explore how policy, finance and innovation converge to enable clean, resilient and secure energy across the region.

Key Themes

Scaling Renewable Energy: Unpacking the opportunities in solar, wind, and hydrogen projects across the region.

Energy Efficiency in Oil & Gas: Exploring the technologies and strategies to reduce emissions and enhance performance.

Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS): Real-world deployments and next-generation innovations driving emissions reduction across industries.

Energy Efficiency & Sectoral Decarbonisation: Lowering carbon intensity across buildings, transport, and heavy industry.

Circular Plastics & Industrial Waste: Advancing recycling technologies and closed-loop manufacturing models.

Energy Storage & Electrification: Enabling a stable, low-emission energy system through advanced storage and smart grids.

Grid Modernisation & Regional Integration: Connecting MENA through a collaborative, future-ready electricity network.

Renewable Energy Exports: Tapping into MENA’s solar and wind capacity to power markets in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Innovation Zero MENA | October 2026 | Riyadh, KSA

What You’ll Gain

Actionable Insights
Learn how energy leaders are deploying cutting-edge technologies—from AI in oil production to high-voltage transmission lines powering intercontinental energy trade.

Investment Opportunities
Identify new projects and partnerships in renewables, storage, electrification, and regional grid development—aligned with national net-zero strategies.

Technology Trends
Stay ahead of the curve on innovations in clean energy, energy efficiency, and digital energy management shaping the region’s energy mix.

Policy & Infrastructure Alignment
Explore the role of supportive regulatory frameworks and financing models to enable cross-border energy collaboration and export.

Technology Insights from Global Leaders
Explore proven and emerging carbon management technologies—from Jubail’s CCUS facility to pilot projects in mobile capture and DACCS.

Who Should Attend

Energy Developers & Utilities
Seeking to scale renewable generation, storage, and electrification initiatives.

Oil & Gas Producers
Focused on optimising operations through energy efficiency and emissions reduction technologies.

Infrastructure & Grid Operators
Leading or supporting the design and integration of a regional smart grid in MENA.

Government & Regulators
Creating frameworks for clean energy deployment, energy security, and export strategies.

Clean Tech Investors
Looking to finance the next wave of energy innovation in solar, wind, hydrogen, and grid solutions.

Technology Providers
Offering solutions in storage, AI, automation, digital twins, and HVDC transmission.

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