His Excellency Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan

Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan is a visionary leader in the energy sector, driving strategic innovation both locally and globally. As Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and a member of the Executive Council, he plays a central role in shaping Abu Dhabi’s energy future with a unwavering commitment to efficiency and financial sustainability. In his role as Chairman, he ensures champions institutional coordination, collaboration, partnerships, business development and actively promotes foreign direct investment (FDI).

Session Overview

Monday, 3 November

14:00

Global strategy ICC Hall A 14:00 - 14:45

The future of energy: positivity, pragmatism and policy

Energy is a driving force for opportunity, inclusion, and pragmatic change across global socioeconomic progress. Access to reliable, affordable and efficient energy – particularly electricity – has a significant and impact on economic development and is strongly tied to higher levels of economic growth and improved living standards.

In addition to the global priority of ensuring reliable energy access for all, government and leaders are tasked with the equally critical urgency of meeting rapidly spiking energy demand driven by the unprecedented rise of AI, rapid urbanisation, increasing industrial activity and more. Paired with global sustainability agendas, policymakers must pragmatically champion an inclusive approach across traditional and emerging energy sources that are best suited for their national and regional energy advantages and challenges.

Establishing a solutions-driven dialogue that balances energy security with sustainability and energy realism that can drive shared global prosperity while fostering cross-sector partnerships to meet the world’s growing energy demands in the most cost- and carbon-efficient way possible.

Attendee insights:

Gain perspective from government leaders on how a pragmatic approach embracing diverse energy sources ensures stable, sustainable and resilient energy markets while unlocking economic opportunities worldwide.