Source : WAM
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) has unveiled the programme for the ADSW Summit 2026, which aims to bring together government and industry leaders, investors and innovators to drive system-wide action and accelerate sustainable development.
Held under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” the ADSW Summit 2026 will take place on 13–14 January at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
As the flagship event of ADSW 2026, the Summit will feature more than 100 speakers across over 30 dedicated sessions, addressing major global trends such as the transformation of energy systems, food, nature and water security, as well as the growing influence of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
The programme will include keynote speeches, panel discussions and fireside chats, providing a platform for leaders in energy, business and technology to explore impactful solutions and build long-term partnerships.
Each day will also host a dedicated Leadership Segment, bringing together global leaders to discuss the most urgent challenges and opportunities in sustainable development. Details of attending Heads of State and government officials will be announced at a later date.
Key confirmed speakers at the ADSW Summit 2026 include: Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court and Managing Director of 2pointZero; Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy; Dr. Olli Rehn, Governor, Bank of Finland; Olafur Grímsson, Chairman, Arctic Circle; Adrian Grenier, actor and UN Goodwill Ambassador; Maye Musk, speaker, model and author; Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO, Aldar; Ignacio S. Galán, Executive Chairman, Iberdrola; Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO, TotalEnergies; James Rothschild, Founder and Managing Partner, Tru Arrow Partners; Martin Piworth, CEO, SSE; Dr. Pratima Rangarajan, CEO, Climate Investment; Mo Gawdat, Google X, Author and Co-founder, Emma.Love.
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said, “At a time of rising energy demand, rapid technological disruption, and growing global uncertainty, we need to reexamine how systems across energy, finance, nature, trade and technology can interconnect to deliver measurable impact and drive sustainable progress. The ADSW Summit will align global leaders and decisionmakers, providing a collaborative platform to deliver a more resilient, inclusive and prosperous future for all. We look forward to welcoming partners old and new to Abu Dhabi in January.”
Hosted by Masdar, ADSW 2026 will be the largest edition of the event to date and aims to set a new global benchmark for collaboration and measurable impact. ADSW 2025 attracted more than 50,000 participants from over 170 countries, including 13 Heads of State and senior government leaders.
The wider ADSW 2026 programme will also include the IRENA Assembly on 11–12 January; the ADSW Opening Ceremony on 13 January; the 17th Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards on 13 January; ADSW Dialogues from 13–15 January; the World Future Energy Summit from 13–15 January; the Youth 4 Sustainability Forum and Hub from 13–15 January; the WiSER Forum on 14 January; the Global South Utilities Forum on 14 January; the Blue Forum on 15 January; the Global Climate Finance Centre Annual Meeting on 15 January; the Green Hydrogen Summit on 15 January; and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Investor Connect on 15 January.
