<div id="readability-page-1"><div><ul><li>Anchor event of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to convene world leaders, innovators and investors to accelerate sustainable progress</li><li>Under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” ADSW 2026 will drive collaboration across interconnected systems, including energy, finance, food, water and nature</li><li>ADSW Summit 2026 will feature over 100 speakers and more than 30 dedicated sessions, addressing key trends including global energy transformation and the impact of AI</li></ul>Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) has announced the program for the ADSW Summit 2026, focused on aligning government and industry leaders, investors and innovators to deliver system-wide action and accelerate sustainable progress.Under the ADSW 2026 theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go”, the Summit will take place January 13-14 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As the anchor event of ADSW 2026, it will feature over 100 speakers, and more than 30 dedicated sessions, addressing key trends including global energy systems transformation; food, nature and water security; and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.Sessions will include keynote addresses, panel discussions, and fireside chats, enabling energy, business, and technology leaders to identify impactful solutions and forge lasting partnerships.Each day of the Summit will also feature a special Leadership Segment, convening global leaders to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in sustainable development. Heads of State and government officials attending ADSW will be announced at a later stage.Key confirmed speakers at the ADSW Summit 2026 include: HE Mariam Almheiri, Head of International Affairs at the Presidential Court and Managing Director of 2pointZero; HE Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy; HE Dr Olli Rehn, Governor, Bank of Finland; HE Olafur Grímsson, Chairman, Arctic Circle; Adrian Grenier, actor and UN Goodwill Ambassador; Maye Musk, speaker, model and author; Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO, Aldar; Ignacio S. Galán, Executive Chairman, Iberdrola; Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO, TotalEnergies; James Rothschild, Founder and Managing Partner, Tru Arrow Partners; Martin Piworth, CEO, SSE; Dr. Pratima Rangarajan, CEO, Climate Investment; Mo Gawdat, Google X, Author and Co-founder, Emma.Love.Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said: “At a time of rising energy demand, rapid technological disruption, and growing global uncertainty, we need to reexamine how systems across energy, finance, nature, trade and technology can interconnect to deliver measurable impact and drive sustainable progress. The ADSW Summit will align global leaders and decisionmakers, providing a collaborative platform to deliver a more resilient, inclusive and prosperous future for all. We look forward to welcoming partners old and new to Abu Dhabi in January.”Hosted by Masdar, ADSW 2026 will be the largest edition to date, aiming to set a new global benchmark for collaboration and measureable impact. ADSW 2025 gathered more than 50,000 participants from over 170 countries, including 13 Heads of State and senior government leaders.The ADSW 2026 agenda also includes:<ul><li>IRENA Assembly, January 11-12 </li><li>ADSW Opening Ceremony, January 13</li><li>17th Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards, January 13</li><li>ADSW Dialogues, January 13-15</li><li>World Future Energy Summit (WFES), January 13-15</li><li>Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Forum and Hub, January 13-15</li><li>WiSER Forum, January 14</li><li>Global South Utilities Forum, January 14</li><li>Blue Forum, January 15</li><li>Global Climate Finance Centre Annual Meeting, January 15</li><li>Green Hydrogen Summit, January 15</li><li>Zayed Sustainability Prize Investor Connect, January 15</li></ul>Registration for ADSW 2026 is open now. For more information, and to register, please visit http://www.adsw.aeAbout Abu Dhabi Sustainability WeekHosted by the UAE and its clean energy leader Masdar, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) stands at the nexus of new thinking and action. A global platform for initiatives, dialogues, and thought leadership,ADSW facilitates knowledge sharing and collective action to advance inclusive social, economic, and environmental progress.For more than 18 years, ADSW has convened decision-makers from government, the private sector, and civil society to facilitate cross-sector, multistakeholder collaboration for a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Positioned at the intersection of technology, policy, and investment, ADSW elevates impactful solutions to drive widescale systemic change and shape the next era of global sustainability.About MasdarEstablished in 2006, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is a global clean energy leader, transforming how the world produces and consumes energy through bold innovation and commercial excellence.Masdar is a clean energy investor, developer and operator, advancing renewable energy projects across key markets and technologies, with a global project portfolio capacity to date of over 51 gigawatts (GW).Jointly owned by TAQA, ADNOC and Mubadala, Masdar is driving the scale-up of renewables worldwide, targeting a portfolio capacity of 100GW by 2030.Contact: For media inquiries, please contact: press@masdar.aeFor more information, please visit: https://www.masdar.ae and connect: facebook.com/Masdar.ae and twitter.com/MasdarSend us your press releases to pressrelease.zawya@lseg.comDisclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. 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The ADSW Summit 2026, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, will take place on January 13-14, 2026, under the theme "The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go." The event aims to unite global leaders, innovators, and investors to accelerate sustainable progress across interconnected systems such as energy, finance, food, water, and nature. Featuring over 100 speakers and 30 sessions, the summit will address key trends including global energy transformation and AI's impact. Registration is now open, and the event is expected to set a new benchmark for collaboration in sustainability.

ZAWYA-PRESSR: ADSW Summit 2026 to set stage for global systems transformation