Summit Overview
World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is a unique international platform for the development and commercialization of renewable energy. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces, WFES is hosted by Masdar and owned by Reed Exhibitions.
Held over four days, the Summit in January 2010 featured 145 expert speakers including world leaders, international policy makers, heads of business and industry, global investors and academics.
The Summit programme attracted an audience of more than 2700 high level delegates to discuss the key challenges of identifying and implementing practical, sustainable future energy solutions.
Key issues that were addressed at the Summit included:
- Renewable technologies – solar, wind, biofuels
- Energy efficiency
- Finance, investment and economic development
- Sustainable transportation
- Green building and infrastructure
- Carbon capture and storage
The Summit programme is currently under development. Please visit us again soon for an update on the agenda and the high level speakers will who participate.
For more information on past editions of WFES, please click here.
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