Leadership Roundtable
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
15:00 - 16:15
HIGH-LEVEL UNEZA CEO ROUNDTABLE: SHAPING THE 'AGE OF ELECTRICITY.' A CEO - REGULATORS DIALOGUE
Session objective: Sharing perspectives and identifying common ground in the context of power sector transition.
Regulators are at the core of the global energy transition, with decisions made today shaping the world’s ability to achieve a net-zero future. A key challenge lies in striking the right balance between accelerating the clean energy transition while ensuring affordability and reliability. This high-level dialogue, hosted by UNEZA in partnership with RETA, will bring together CEOs and regulators to identify common ground and tackle the barriers hindering progress toward ambitious power sector goals.
Host
Jasim Thabet
Group CEO & Managing Director, TAQAand Co-Chair, UNEZA
Moderator
Rachid Majiti
Senior Partner, Dubai
McKinsey & Company
Leadership Roundtable
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
12:00 - 13:30
INNOVATION ROUNDTABLE: FROM INCREMENTS TO PARADIGMS - IDENTIFYING THE INNOVATIONS SUPERCHARGING THE SECTOR
Session objective: What digital technologies are set to redefine growth, efficiency and sustainability in the utilities sector.
This Innovation Roundtable led by ADSW, the Net Zero Technology Centre, and TII will highlight groundbreaking technologies and innovative approaches that are fundamentally transforming utility operations. Building on insights from the previous WUC Innovation Roundtable, this session serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, fostering collaboration, and driving the future of the industry.
Leadership Roundtable
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
15:00 - 16:30
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE ON WATER: COLLECTIVE ACTIONS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE AND SECURE WATER FUTURE
Session objective: Accelerating brine management, strengthening the narrative around desalination’s centrality to water security and advancing a global framework on recycling.
Climate change is already reshaping water availability on a dramatic scale. Meanwhile, demand for water—particularly for industrial use and the energy transition, including hydrogen production—is set to rise exponentially. Desalination could become a critical global solution to address growing water insecurity. At the same time, bold policies and innovative approaches to water circularity are essential. How do we scale desalination and is there room for a global framework on water reuse?
Leadership Roundtable
Thursday, 29 May 2025
11:00 - 12:15
HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE ON GRID: TACKLING THE POWER DEMAND SURGE AND GLOBAL ELECTRIFICATION CHALLENGE
The energy transition hinges on overcoming a critical challenge: outdated and undersized transmission grids. Without modernised and expanded grids, the integration of renewable energy at scale remains a distant goal. Existing grids, particularly in developed and emerging economies, are often too small, too old, and incompatible with modern renewable technologies.
Addressing these issues demands significant initial investment, yet financing appetite remains limited despite the long-term benefits. Acting as a forum for thought leaders, strategists, and policymakers in the sector, the roundtable will examine how we can support larger and more flexible transmission and distribution grids.
Register your interest to attend the World Utilities Congress 2025 leadership roundtables
This year’s Leadership Roundtables are designed to foster high-level discussions on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the power, utilities and water landscape. These exclusive, invitation-only sessions held under the Chatham House Rule will unite up to 25 participants per roundtable session of forward-thinking leaders, industry experts and investors to drive impactful dialogue, collaboration and innovation.
Due to the limited number of seats, we encourage you to register your interest in attending today.
Please note that registering does not guarantee your participation; our team will confirm your seat based on availability.
Register your interest to attend the World Utilities Congress 2025 leadership roundtables
This year’s Leadership Roundtables are designed to foster high-level discussions on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the power, utilities and water landscape. These exclusive, invitation-only sessions held under the Chatham House Rule will unite up to 25 participants per roundtable session of forward-thinking leaders, industry experts and investors to drive impactful dialogue, collaboration and innovation.
Due to the limited number of seats, we encourage you to register your interest in attending today.
Please note that registering does not guarantee your participation; our team will confirm your seat based on availability.
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ensures your qualifications stay relevant while helping you gain new skills, industry
insights, and CPD points to advance your career. By demonstrating a commitment to
continuous learning, it positions you at the forefront of the evolving energy sector.
Innovating for a new age of utilities
Building on the success of previous editions, World Utilities Congress returns to Abu Dhabi from 27–29 May 2025, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to drive the future of sustainable utilities.
Showcase your brand to a highly qualified audience of decision-makers, government officials, and investors actively seeking products & services that drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the utilities sector. With over 18,000+ industry professionals and 110+ participating countries, the event is where business growth meets global collaboration.
Be part of the transformation. Complete the form to download the event brochure and discover how you can participate at the World Utilities Congress 2025.
Confirmed exhibitors include:
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Minister of Energy & Infrastructure
UAE
Chairman of the Department of Energy
UAE
Minister of Mines & Energy
Brazil
Minister of Electricity & Water Affairs
Kingdom of Bahrain
Group CEO & MD
TAQA
CEO
Alterra
CEO & President
EDF Group
CEO
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
Group CEO
Ansaldo Energia
Group CEO
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa)
CEO & Chairman of the Board
Slovenské elektrárne (SE)
CEO
TAQA Generation
CEO
Dalkia
CEO
CTC Global
Director General
World Nuclear Association (WNA)
MD & CEO
Tadweer Group
CEO
National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed)
CEO
TAQA Distribution
Chairman & CEO
EDF Renewables
CEO
TAQA Transmission
CEO, Water Business
Acciona
CEO
TAQA Water Solutions
Director General
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation
CEO
TAQA Energy Services
CEO
Apex Investments
CEO
Desolenator
Co-CEO & Founder
GRFN
Group Chief Strategy Officer
TAQA Group
MD & Co-Founder
Future Energy Ventures
Founder & CEO
One moto
Chairwoman
Kuwait Water Association
COO
TAQA Water Solutions
COO
National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed)
MD & Head, Sustainable Finance – MENAP & Africa
Standard Chartered
Head of AI
AIQ
Chief Transformation & Business Excellence Officer
Emicool
CTO | Smart PV & ESS Business
Huawei
President - eVinci Microreactor Business
Westinghouse Electric Company
EVP Generation & Executive Board Member
Siemens Energy
SVP, Chief Nuclear Strategy Officer & MD of EPRI Gulf, Chair - U.S. Member Committee, World Energy Council
EPRI Gulf
SVP & Chief Digital Officer
Oncor Electric Delivery
SVP Energy International
Minsait
VP Technology Development, Innovation Center Abu Dhabi
Siemens Energy
Executive Director, Strategy & Planning
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC)
Executive Director, EMEA - Energy, Power, Renewables, Metals & Mining
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Vice Chancellor for AI & Operational Excellence
Abu Dhabi University
Head of Global Digital Business
ABB Energy Industries
MD & Energy Business Director
Wartsila Middle East
Chair - Technical Committee
Global Water Partnership
Director - Global Water Practice
Ricardo plc
Director of Future Energies Middle East
Wood
Partner, Power & Utilities
EY Parthenon (Strategy)
