Jasim Thabet
GCEO & MD
TAQA
GCEO & MD
TAQA
Director General
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation
Director General
World Nuclear Association
Chairman & CEO
EDF
Group CEO & Vice Chairman
BEEAH Group
President & CEO
Mitsubishi Power EMEA
Chairwoman & CEO of EDF Power solutions, VP of EDF Group
EDF
GCEO
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA)
Executive Board Member & EVP Gas Services
Siemens Energy
CEO
Etihad Water & Electricity
GCEO
Intelligent Group
CEO
TAQA Generation
CEO
TAQA Transmission
Chairwoman
Kuwait Water Association
GCEO & Founder Board Member
Yellow Door Energy
Founder & Chairman
Clean Energy Business Council MENA
Founder & CEO
FortyGuard
Co-CEO & Founder
GRFN
Group Chief Strategy Officer
TAQA Group
Executive Director, Global Power & Utilities
Microsoft
CEO
TAQA Distribution
CEO
Tabreed
CEO
AIQ
CEO
Net Zero Technology Centre
CEO
Ansaldo Energia
CEO
Hassan Allam Utilities
CEO
Ansaldo Nucleare SpA
CEO Offshore Energy
Jan De Nul
CEO
Emerge
CEO
Siemens Middle East
CEO - ODAS CA & Member of the Foreign Investors Council
Energy Working Group, Uzbekistan
MD - Middle East
Framatome
CEO - Cable Business Unit
Dubai Cable Company - Ducab
CEO
Linxon
CFO
TAQA Group
Chief Procurement Officer, AMEA
ENGIE
CFO
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies
EVP International Operations
Schneider Electric
Cluster President Gulf Countries
Schneider Electric
Vice Chancellor for Research & Professor
American University of Sharjah (AUS)
Chief Representative Officer - Middle East
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Global Head of Infrastructure Segment, Electrification
ABB
Chief ESG & Sustainability Officer
Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA)
Chief Strategy, Transformation and Sustainability Officer
ADNOC Distribution
Director of Electricity and Energy Trade Department
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE
Director of Future Energy Department
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
SVP
Copperleaf
Executive VP, MEA
Veolia
Chief Researcher - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Research Center
TII
World Utilities Congress returns to Abu Dhabi from 25–27 May 2027, hosted by TAQA, bringing together leaders across power and water to advance the investment, projects, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of utilities.
A checkpoint for industry progressAs demand grows and pressure on power and water infrastructure intensifies, the Congress provides a global platform to assess progress, identify where investment and action are needed, and accelerate delivery.
Where ambition meets deliveryIn Abu Dhabi, global expertise meets transformation at scale — connecting policymakers, utility leaders, investors and technology providers to help build more secure, resilient and affordable power and water systems.
Showcase your technologies, solutions and expertise to the decision-makers driving power and water infrastructure development worldwide.
Connect with utility leaders, investors, developers, policymakers and industry experts to build strategic partnerships, unlock business opportunities and position your organisation at the forefront of the global utilities sector.
The World Utilities Congress conferences deliver the strategic insight and technical depth required to accelerate the delivery of secure, affordable and resilient power and water systems. As electrification accelerates and AI, data centres and advanced industries drive new demand, infrastructure readiness is becoming critical to energy security, economic growth and national competitiveness.
Across the Strategic and Technical Conferences, the programme focuses on practical pathways to modernise infrastructure, unlock grid capacity, strengthen power and water resilience, and build more intelligent, flexible and interconnected utility systems. It also addresses the capital, technology and partnerships required to accelerate delivery at scale.
World Utilities Congress offers tailored networking opportunities to connect with global utilities leaders, policymakers, investors and industry experts. Through initiatives such as the Utilities Club and Utilities Connect, participants can build strategic relationships, arrange targeted business meetings and foster partnerships across the power and water sectors.
World Utilities Congress features dedicated programmes that spotlight emerging technologies, foster innovation and nurture future talent across the power and water sectors. From live demonstrations and startup showcases at the Innovation Hub to youth engagement and industry connections through the F.U.E.L. Programme, these initiatives help accelerate collaboration and advance solutions for the future of utilities.
Explore technologies delivering reliable, lower-carbon electricity and modernising distribution networks for greater grid resilience.
Advancing transmission infrastructure and grid connectivity to strengthen reliability, resilience and the integration of power systems.
Discover technologies for water treatment, wastewater management, reuse and resource recovery that strengthen water security and operational efficiency.
Turning waste into valuable resources through recycling, resource recovery and circular solutions that reduce environmental impact.
Efficient cooling systems and technologies that help manage energy demand, optimise performance and support sustainable urban development.
Explore AI, digitalisation, automation and data-centre technologies transforming utility operations and supporting the infrastructure behind a connected economy.
Electrification and smart mobility solutions, including EV charging infrastructure, supporting cleaner transport and evolving energy needs.
Solutions that optimise energy use, reduce consumption and improve operational performance across utilities and customers.
Investment models, financing strategies and market mechanisms that turn power and water infrastructure priorities into viable projects.
Discover the engineering, construction and delivery capabilities needed to develop, expand and modernise critical power and water infrastructure.
Explore what’s planned for World Utilities Congress 2027, including key exhibition sectors, strategic features, exhibitor opportunities and more, taking place 25-27 May 2027 in Abu Dhabi.
Download the event brochure to discover how you can showcase your solutions, connect with global power and water leaders and unlock new business opportunities across the utilities value chain.
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