The 16th World Future Energy Summit, hosted by Masdar, has come to a close at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. This annual forum brings together experts in sustainability, energy, transportation and urban planning to discuss future plans and solutions in the fields of electric mobility and smart cities.
The final day of the summit focused on electric mobility and smart cities, with extended working hours due to favorable weather conditions. Sessions at the Electric Mobility Forum discussed preparations for the adoption of autonomous transportation, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between stakeholders in the green transportation sector. The UAE’s efforts to increase the sales of new energy vehicles to 50% by 2030 were highlighted.
Speakers such as Naveen Ahmed from Pakistan and Chris Wan from Masdar City shared insights on prioritizing electric vehicles to mitigate pollution and the importance of sustainable urban planning. The summit also announced a new project in clean energy and climate action in cooperation between the European Union and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
In addition to these discussions, the event featured areas dedicated to supporting innovation and startup companies. The Climate Innovation Exchange Forum (Clix) initiative was showcased, which supports women-led startup companies and their products and solutions. Susan Payne from Sustainable Plant expressed her enthusiasm for participating in the summit.
In the Masdar Innovation Zone, startup companies showcased products and solutions focused on sustainability. Discussions at the event centered on fulfilling COP28 pledges and partnerships to support renewable energy sources. Lynn Al-Sibai, General Manager of RX Middle East and Chair of the World Future Energy Summit, highlighted the increase in international participation compared to previous years.
Overall, this year’s World Future Energy Summit was a success in bringing together experts from various fields to discuss future plans