Find out some of the talking points that will be discussed this year
As the energy transformation in MENA enters exponential growth, much still remains to be done to further accelerate. This year’s summit emphasizes the challenges of implementation and highlights the importance of market-driven mechanisms in advancing toward low-cost and climate-neutral energy solutions.
We’re excited to announce the first release of the topics that will be discussed at the Summit on 6-7 November 2025 at The W Palm – Dubai.
Over two days of conference, we will be discussing some of the key levers to achieve more projects at a higher speed. Like always with valuable insights of the ‘doers of projects.’
Together, we aim to drive action, and we look forward to bold discussions to shape the future of energy in MENA and beyond.
2025 Topics Announcement: First Release
Under the theme of ‘Energy Transformation in MENA: Vision. Implementation. Jobs’, the program will present the latest developments in projects and markets along the emission-free energy value chain. Helping to understand the current landscape and future trajectory of renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy storage in the MENA region.
We are pleased to announce just a few of the topics that will be discussed at this year’s Leadership Summit:
- MENA growth of renewable energy investments: forecast 2030 with country focus
- Learning from failures: what bottlenecks are holding back low-emission projects?
- Investments in AI and Data Centers: assessing alternative and integrated net-zero solutions
- Channelling investments: how sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and institutional investors from the GCC and beyond can direct more assets toward emission-free energy projects
- Accelerating localization of Low-emission energy projects: governments’ ambitions and implementation examples from industry players
- Capacity building in MENA: addressing green skills gaps and job creation
- Market creation: what incentives and regulations are necessary to establish markets for climate-neutral energy?
- MENA as a renewable transport hub: ports, airports & infrastructure for energy transformation
The full agenda will be released soon – register your interest here to make sure you receive the announcement.
Venue Announced!
We are pleased to announce that the 15th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit will return to the W Dubai – The Palm.
Host to the 13th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit in 2023 ahead COP28 , The W Dubai – The Palm provides a very prestigious and well-established location for Dii events, combined with Dubai being a showcase for MENA’s leading role in the global energy transition.
We have secured a limited number of rooms at Preferential Rates for attendees at the W Dubai – The Palm, please get in touch with events@dii-desertenergy.org if these are of interest.
Registration will open soon – register your interest below and one of the team will be in touch when registration goes live!
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