Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Municipality has announced the second edition of the RAK Energy Summit, which will be held on November 27-28, 2024, at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Center, under the patronage of Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
The summit, under the theme “Create and Contribute to the Sustainable Energy Goals of the Future”, is expected to provide a platform for dialogue and partnerships among thought leaders, trailblazers, and decision-makers from government and private sectors. The second edition also features Etihad Water and Electricity as the lead partner, underscoring the utility company’s support for the largest sustainable energy event in the Northern Emirates.
HE Munther Mohammed bin Shekar, Director General of Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, remarked that, “Building on the success of the inaugural edition, we are excited to announce the second edition of RAK Energy Summit. Sustainable energy is more important than ever for its contributions to climate change mitigation, individual well-being, and business competitiveness. At the summit, we aim to facilitate productive conversations with international and local industry players to bring progress in the energy transition of Ras Al Khaimah and the broader region.”
The summit features a well-rounded program that dives into critical topics such as the concrete actions taken by major global economies to advance the energy transition and meet net-zero targets, focusing on the role of the private sector.
Through extensive individual presentations and panel discussions, the summit will include examples of leadership and discussions on crucial contributors to national and regional decarbonization pathways: smart technologies, AI, fuels and energy grids of the future, energy and carbon markets, and others.
The summit will also hold structured networking sessions and live demonstrations aimed at showcasing the next big opportunities in sustainable energy.