Energy & Industry Forum | MENA’s Clean Energy Future

The Energy & Industry Forum is where power, policy, and progress converge to chart the MENA region’s clean energy future. As the global energy landscape evolves, this dedicated forum brings together industry leaders, energy innovators, regulators, and investors to accelerate the deployment of renewables, optimise fossil fuel production, and build resilient, interconnected energy systems.

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.

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 | 14th & 15th October 2025 | Misk City, Riyadh

Energy

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.

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.

Positioned at the intersection of innovation and implementation, The Energy & Industry Forum is your gateway to shaping and scaling the clean energy future of MENA.

Opening Remarks

Energy & Industry Forum

09:15 – 09:25
Accelerating the Deployment of Renewables

Energy & Industry Forum

09:30 – 10:15

This panel will explore the rapid expansion of renewable energy in the region. Experts will discuss investment opportunities, policy support, and cutting-edge technologies driving solar, wind, and hyd ...
Session Two

Energy & Industry Forum

10:20 – 11:05
The Role of Energy Storage

Energy & Industry Forum

11:15 – 12:00

As the region grows its renewables base and diversifies its energy production, storage will be essential for grid stability, industrial decarbonization, and energy security. This panel will explore ke ...

Confirmed Speakers

Dr. Husam N. Alshareef, Director, Center for Renewable Energy & Storage Technologies (CREST) - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Lunch Break

Energy & Industry Forum

12:00 – 12:45
Electrification - The Net Phase of a Low-Emission Future

Energy & Industry Forum

12:45 – 13:30

Electrification is a key pillar in the transition to lower-emission economies, but it has big implications. From transport and industrial processes to heating and cooling, electrification requires gri ...
Building a Regional Grid in MENA

Energy & Industry Forum

13:40 – 14:25

The move to develop more renewables and storage, will require a grid that can optimise new generation and storage and create better energy security across the region. This panel will explore the polic ...

Confirmed Speakers

Eng. Abdulraheem Al Garni, Manager of Operational Planning - GCC Interconnection Authority

Dr. Ahmed Badr, Director of Project Facilitation & Support Division - IRENA
Exporting Renewables to Europe, Africa and Asia

Energy & Industry Forum

14:30 – 15:15

As global energy demand rises and decarbonization accelerates, exporting renewable electricity across regions presents a major opportunity for MENA. New projects exemplify how long-distance HVDC trans ...

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The Energy & Industry Forum at Innovation Zero MENA 2025

What You’ll Gain

Who Should Attend

Positioned at the intersection of innovation and implementation, The Energy & Industry Forum is your gateway to shaping and scaling the clean energy future of MENA.