Overview
- The week begins January 11 under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and coincides with IRENA’s general assembly in Abu Dhabi.
- Organizers set the theme as “Integrated Launch into the Future,” with Masdar’s CEO calling this the largest edition since the platform’s inception.
- New AI-enhanced tools will capture ideas and commitments in real time, alongside a Smart Technology Hub debuting first-time clean-tech such as AI-supported power grids, climate finance tools, and solutions for food and water security.
- Program additions include Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Dialogues and a Blue Economy Forum focused on water security, sustainable finance, and innovation.
- On January 14, the Global South Utilities platform will launch to drive project execution and investment in emerging markets, reflecting emphasis on closing deployment gaps.