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25th WPC Energy Congress
ExhibitionAwardedEnergy, Oil & GasIn-personTriennial
Riyadh, SA26 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 20265 days
Delegates
25,000+
Countries
100+
Duration
5 days · 26 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 2026
Frequency
Triennial
About this congress
The 25th WPC Energy Congress, formerly known as the World Petroleum Congress, is the world's premier global energy gathering. It focuses on 'Pathways to an Energy Future for All', exploring inclusive, sustainable, and secure energy pathways that balance economic, environmental, and social goals. The event brings together global leaders and experts to define strategies for the future of energy, serving as a neutral and inclusive platform to debate and define realistic, workable paths to a net-zero future.
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Key details
- City & country
- Riyadh, SA
- Dates
- 26 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 2026
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Triennial
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation, Triennial
- Commercial type
- Trade ShowB2BConference
- Official website
- wpcenergy2026.org — register free for link access
Who attends
Heads of StateMinistersCEOspolicymakersenergy expertsacademicsengineersmediacorporate leadersinvestorseducators
Programme
Tracks
Executive Programme (global energy transition strategies, innovation, policy, collaboration, finance, harmonised policy, investment strategies)Ministerial Roundtables and Sessions (global energy governance, policy frameworks, cross-border partnerships)Strategic Sessions (market outlooks, pace of energy transition, emerging innovations)Saudi Arabia Sessions (global and regional initiatives, Vision 2030)Technical Programme (5 thematic Blocks: Primary Energy Supply, Energy Infrastructure, Energy Fuels and Molecules, Energy Technologies, Energy Leadership, covering decarbonisation, CCUS, digital transformation, hydrogen, evolving role of hydrocarbons, critical minerals, smart infrastructure, refining, petrochemicals, circular-economy models, policy, financing, ESG integration, Scope 3 emissions, talent development, global energy trilemma)Young Professionals ProgrammeDiversity and Talent Development ProgrammeCircular Carbon Economy ProgrammeSocial Responsibility ProgrammeAI and Digitalisation Programme
31 workshops
Networking events
- Ministerial Roundtables
- Strategic Sessions
- Exhibition networking opportunities
Host city history — 24 congresses since 1933
2023CalgaryCA← current
2021HoustonUS
2017IstanbulTR
2014MoscowRU
2011DohaQA
2008MadridES
2005JohannesburgZA
2002RioBR
2000CalgaryCA
1997BeijingCN
1994StavangerNO
1991Buenos AiresAR
1987HoustonUS
1983LondonGB
1979BucharestRO
1975TokyoJP
1971MoscowRU
1967Mexico CityMX
1963FrankfurtDE
1959New York CityUS
1955RomeIT
1951The HagueNL
1937ParisFR
1933LondonGB
North AmericaEuropeMiddle EastAfricaLatin AmericaAsia
US ×3CA ×2RU ×2GB ×2TR ×1QA ×1ES ×1ZA ×1BR ×1CN ×1NO ×1AR ×1RO ×1JP ×1MX ×1DE ×1IT ×1NL ×1FR ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Africa.