The World Future Energy Summit will host an unrivalled gathering of top-level government and business leaders when it returns to Abu Dhabi in January 2020.

Hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the summit will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from January 13 to 16.

Around $10.5 billion worth of new business was announced during the 2019 edition, and that figure is expected be higher in 2020 as the global and Middle East market for renewables continues to grow.

“The World Future Energy Summit provides the perfect platform that connects government, business and finance to enable the advancement and transfer of ideas, technology and investment to stimulate sustainable development and growth,” remarked Grant Tuchten, the group event director.

Held annually, the summit will include exhibition and forum programmes across five main pillars – energy, solar, water, waste and smart cities.