The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit is set to take place on January 13 and 14 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, featuring over 100 speakers and more than 30 specialized sessions as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 events.
Key topics at the summit will focus on transformative approaches to global energy systems, achieving water and food security, preserving nature, and exploring the impacts of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. The summit aims to unite government leaders, industry stakeholders, investors, and innovators to promote collaboration and accelerate sustainable progress.
The sessions at the summit will include keynote speeches, discussions, and dialogues designed to empower leaders from the energy, business, and technology sectors to identify effective and impactful solutions while fostering sustainable partnerships. Each day of the summit will also feature a special session bringing together global leaders to discuss pressing challenges and opportunities in sustainable development.
In due course, announcements will be made regarding the heads of state and senior government officials participating in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Among the speakers confirmed for the summit are Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Al Muhairi, head of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court, and the CEO of 2 Point Zero Group.
Other notable participants will include His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Hamid Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy; Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland; Olafur Grimsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle; and Adrian Grenier, UN Goodwill Ambassador, along with Maye Musk, a social media influencer, model, and author.
Additionally, Talal Al Dhiyabi, CEO of Aldar Properties; Ignacio Galan, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola; Patrick Pouyanne, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies; James Rothschild, founder and managing partner of True Arrow Partners; Martin Bewick, CEO of SSE; Pratima Rangarajan, CEO of Climate Investment; and Mohamed Joudat, a renowned author and co-founder of Emma Love, will be among the speakers.