WPC Energy

President of WPC Energy, Pedro Miras, and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signing the 25^th WPC Energy Congress host agreement.

Renewable Energy Expansion–Saudi Arabia aims to generate 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030, with major projects like Sudair Solar Farm and the Middle East’s largest wind farm.

• Innovation in Clean Low Carbon Energy – Investments in carbon capture, natural gas expansion, and nuclear energy support a balanced transition while maintaining energy security.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Growth – The Kingdom is set to produce 500,000 EVs annually by 2030, driving sustainable mobility.
• Water Sustainability – Advances in desalination technologies address water scarcity while promoting environmental responsibility.

In a rapidly evolving world, the need for sustainable, equitable, and innovative energy solutions has never been more urgent. ‘Pathways to an Energy Future for All’ is a Congress that brings together leaders, industry experts, policy makers, and innovators to explore the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a global energy system that is accessible, reliable, and environmentally responsible.

The Congress will delve into the latest advancements in all energy technologies, while addressing critical issues such as energy equity, climate change, and policy frameworks.

Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, collaborative workshops, and insightful keynote presentations, all aimed at forging a clear and inclusive path towards a sustainable energy future.

The Council is the governing body of WPC Energy which convenes once a year. Its global membership elects the President and an Executive Committee every cycle (two years) to develop and execute its strategy.

The Council also selects the host country for the next WPC Energy Congress from the candidate countries. To ensure the scientific and topical quality of the event the Council elects a Congress Programme Committee whose members are responsible for delivering the high-level content for its Congresses.

Held every two years, the WPC Energy Congress is a global platform for open dialogue on realistic pathways to a net-zero future. It convenes leaders across the energy spectrum – Heads of State, CEOs, engineers, academics, and NGOs to explore the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a global energy system that is accessible, reliable, and environmentally responsible.

The WPC Energy Young Professionals Committee is dedicated to engaging and empowering the next generation of leaders in the global energy sector. Open to professionals under the age of 35, the Committee provides a dynamic platform for young talent to contribute fresh perspectives on the industry’s most pressing challenges through the delivery of a variety of projects including mentorship programmes, surveys and publications. The Young Professionals Committee also leads the development and delivery of the WPC Energy Youth Forum and Young Professionals Programme at the WPC Energy Congress.

Young Professionals national networks focus on local and regional initiatives, fostering activities that build talent development, leadership, innovation, diversity/gender parity, and entrepreneurship.

WPC Energy National Committees host country-focused and regional events that cover topical issues across the breadth of the energy sector bringing together industry leaders, academics, and policymakers to learn, share knowledge and network. These include expert workshops, symposia, networking receptions, technical sessions, awards, competitions, and more.

WPC Energy Youth Forum
Held every two years, the Youth Forum provides a global platform where the next generation of energy leaders can engage in meaningful dialogue with senior representatives from leading global companies and connect with fellow young professionals from around the world. The 8^th WPC Energy Youth Forum will take place in Kuwait from 22-23 October 2025: kockw.com/WPCEnergyYF/

WPC Energy is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the role of women within the energy sector. The Untapped Reserves survey, in partnership with BCG, is the only recurring gender and DE&I study in the energy industry which tracks female representation within energy and shares best practices from companies excelling in this area. WPC Energy gender and DE&I initiatives are guided by a Taskforce comprising member companies as well as external stakeholders. The Taskforce’s first project is Women10x, which has created an ambitious online community where HR, DE&I, and business leaders can share best practices in order to drive systemic change within energy (www.women10x.org). The recent Women10x Summit, held in Calgary in June 2025, served as a platform to highlight and empower women in energy, promoting diversity and leadership development across all levels of the global industry.

The WPC Energy Congress and Youth Forum both feature Women in Industry Programmes including dedicated breakfast events, panel sessions, workshops, exhibition presence and networking events.

The WPC Energy Excellence Awards feature a dedicated gender category that recognises organisations that are successfully fostering gender diversity through impactful policies.