EXHIBITION
200+ global exhibiting companies will come together to showcase their latest technologies and innovations driving progress and shaping the future of power and water utilities.
INNOVATING FOR A NEW AGE OF UTILITIES
The World Utilities Congress, taking place from 27 - 29 May 2025 in Abu Dhabi, is the premier global platform driving the transformation of the utilities sector. As the world shifts towards a sustainable energy future, the World Utilities Congress will be pivotal in addressing the challenges and opportunities surrounding energy transition, water security, and digitalisation.
Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators, the event offers a unique opportunity to showcase groundbreaking technologies, forge strategic partnerships, and explore investment prospects. With a focus on integrating renewable energy sources, enhancing grid resilience, and optimising water management, the exhibition & conference is at the forefront of shaping a sustainable, reliable, and inclusive future for utilities worldwide.
Secure your exhibition stand early to guarantee a prime location and gain access to exclusive marketing opportunities that will boost your visibility in the months leading up to the event.
EVENT OVERVIEW
EXHIBITION
STRATEGIC CONFERENCE
STRATEGIC CONFERENCE
Hear from government ministers, policymakers and industry leaders on the latest market trends and future strategies driving growth and innovation across the utilities value chain.
TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
Gain unprecedented access to the latest industry knowledge and research findings, technical expertise, new project developments, state of the art technologies and industry best practices.
UTILITIES CLUB
UTILITIES CLUB
An invitation only VIP club for government officials, policymakers, C-level executives, and business leaders offering networking opportunities within a relaxed environment.
A SELECTION OF 2025 EXHIBITORS INCLUDE
Jasim Thabet
Group CEO & Managing Director
TAQA
Bjarte Pedersen
SVP, India, Middle East and Africa
ABB Energy Industries
Masaood Al Masaood
Member of the Board of Directors
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Eng. Wesam Alghazali
Executive Director & Member of Al Geemi Executive Committee
Al Geemi Energy
Fabrizio Fabbri
Group CEO
Ansaldo Energia
Mark Blackwell
CEO
Apex Investments
Khaldoun Bouacida
Managing Director and Country Cluster Head, Middle East
BASF SE
Hafez Alsayed
Managing Director
Beckhoff Automation
Christian Rugland
CEO, Middle East
Bilfinger
Ferdinand Varga
Managing Director & Senior Partner
Boston Consulting Group
Charles Mellagui
CEO, Cable Business Unit
Ducab Cables Business
Luc Koechlin
CEO - Middle East
EDF
Mohamed Naguib
Country Manager & Regional Managing Director – UAE & Oman
Elsewedy Electric
Manish Dabkara
Chairman & Managing Director
EKI Energy Services Ltd
Dr. Dimitrios Dimitriou
Group VP of ESG & Sustainability
EMSTEEL
Dr. Waddah S. Ghanem Al Hashmi
Honorary Chairman
Energy Institute – Middle East
Niko Cornelis
Managing Director, GCC
Engie
Eng. Yousif Al Ali
CEO
Etihad Water & Electricity
Easa Alzarooni
Executive Director, System Operations
EWEC
Otmane Benamar
CTO EMEA, Gas Power
GE Vernova
Dr. Mostafa AlGuezeri
Managing Director, UAE
Hitachi Energy
Ilias Abdo
CEO
Hydropower Energy
Santiago Bañales López
Managing Director
Iberdrola Innovation Middle East
Abdul Karim Sawan
CEO
IntelliGrid AI
Gauri Singh
Deputy Director General
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Mothana Qteishat
VP, Head of International Tenders
Jinko Power
Dr. Amro Elshurafa
Executive Director of the Utilities and Renewables Department
KAPSARC
Dr. Yacine Addad
Associate Chairman Nuclear Engineering & Deputy Director ENTC Nuclear Engineering
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Deepak Ravindran
CEO
Kraken Utilities
Hebah Abbas
Chairwoman
Kuwait Water Association
Uwe Zwiefelhofer
Head of Region MENA & Managing Director of Linde Engineering Middle East
Linde
Juan Luis Martín Ruiz
VP, Head of Energy & Utilities, Middle East, Asia, and Pacific
Minsait-Indra
David Landon
CEO
MoltexFlex
Samia Bouazza
Group CEO & Managing Director
Multiply Group
Khalid Al Marzooqi
CEO
National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed)
Nauman Afsar
Regional VP, Oracle Energy & Water
Oracle Utilities
David Auriau
GCEO
Positive Zero
Sumant Sinha
Founder, Chairman & CEO
ReNew Energy
Amel Chadli
Gulf Countries President
Schneider Electric
Khalid Bin Hadi
Managing Director, UAE
Siemens Energy
Helmut Von Struve
CEO, Middle East & UAE
Siemens Middle East
Laurent Longuet
CEO
Siraj Power
Branislav Strycek
CEO & Chairman of the Board of Directors
Slovenske Elektrarne
Glenn Barber
Group Director - Corporate Affairs directorate
SSE pls
Jose Cheurlin
CEO
SUEZ Middle East
Gareth Wynn
Chief Communications Officer
TAQA
Dr. Najwa Aaraj
CEO
TII
John Roper
CEO, Middle East
Uniper
Alexandre Eykerman
Managing Director and Energy Business Director, Middle East
Wartsila
Dr. Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
World Nuclear Association
SPONSORS
Exclusive Cooling Partner
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
"World Utilities Congress is a perfect fit for us and we are proud to have been the Exclusive Cooling Partner again this year. It is an ideal platform for us to share our world-leading industry know-how, showcase our latest innovations and interact with stakeholders, policymakers, legislators and government leaders from all over the world. Leading industry events such as World Utilities Congress means we’re able to increase awareness of the undeniable benefits of district cooling to the widest, most diverse audience possible."
Khalid Al Marzooqi
Chief Executive Officer
Tabreed
"Attending the World Utilities Congress was an unparalleled opportunity for our Schneider Electric team to connect with industry leaders, gain strategic insights, explore groundbreaking technologies, and contribute to shaping the future of utilities on both a regional and global scale. It was promising to see an increased focus on the topic of water scarcity, and companies across the Gulf embracing energy-efficient technologies to ensure sustainable water management and a better future for all.”
Sophie Borgne
Global Segment President for Water and Waste Water
Schneider Electric
Host City
Destination Partner
Venue Partner
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