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The 26th World Energy Congress held in Rotterdam to shape the future of energy once again.

About World Energy Congress:

• The 26th World Energy Congress co-hosted by the World Energy Council and the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and took place from 22-25 April 2024.
• This edition of the World Energy Council celebrates 100 years since the Council’s formation and the first World Energy Congress held in London.
• History: 
  • The origins of the World Energy Congress date back to shortly after the First World War, when a visionary individual decided to bring together leading energy experts to discuss current and emerging energy issues.
• Themed: ‘Redesigning Energy for People and Planet.

• Significance:
• The Congress enables the highest levels of government-to-government dialogue and unites businesses and communities of all shapes and sizes.
• The 26th World Energy Congress is expected to be a critical turning point for leadership on clean and inclusive energy transitions worldwide.
• The only global energy event convening 200+ C-suite speakers and 70+ Ministers, alongside 7,000+ international energy stakeholders.
• The World Energy Congress is the world's longest-established energy event, having shaped the global energy agenda for a century.
• According to the Council, the Congress seeks to explore the role of connected energy societies in driving forward global energy transitions in a world context which is less predictable, more turbulent and faster-shifting.
• The World Energy Council has announced Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as the official host of the 27th World Energy Congress to be held 26-29 October 2026. 

About World Energy Council India

• World Energy Council India is a country member of World Energy Council (WEC), a global body established in 1923, with the aim of promoting sustainable supply and use of energy. 
• WEC India is one of the earliest country members of the World Energy Council, having joined the Council in 1924. 
• WEC India functions under the patronage of the Ministry of Power, Government of India and with the support of the Ministries of Coal, New & Renewable Energy, Petroleum & Natural Gas and External Affairs.