Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is a global platform for advancing the world’s sustainable development and this January it returns for its latest edition.
The week brings together a unique mix of policy makers, industry specialists, technology pioneers and the next generation of sustainability leaders, along with local community members. The platform provides an opportunity for participants to track the latest technology trends and showcase how the industry is adapting and evolving.
Last year’s edition hosted around 38,000 attendees from 175 countries, with more than US $15 billion worth of projects announced during the week. It was the most successful year to date and featured over 300 speakers.
The 2019 edition is set to build on past successes by attracting a unique mix of industry experts, technology innovators and next-generation sustainability leaders to discuss the global opportunities arising from the convergence of business potential and breakthrough innovations across a range of sectors.
In response to the changing global landscape, the event is taking a holistic approach to sustainability to align more closely with the UAE Vision 2021 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The pillars of the event now address energy and climate change, water, the future of mobility, space, biotechnology, tech for good, and youth.
Supported by the Department of Energy who will act as the principal partner, the event will take place under the theme of ‘Industry Convergence: Accelerating Sustainable Development’.
It will explore how industries are responding to the digital transformation in the global economy, which in turn is giving rise to new opportunities to address global sustainability challenges.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019 will host a range of policy events and panel discussions to encourage discussion and debate on the most pressing issues driving the sustainability agenda as well as award ceremonies to recognise innovations in sustainability and youth activities to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills to pursue a future in sustainability.
There will also be a number of networking and business opportunities to promote collaborations and accelerate the deployment of sustainable solutions needed to tackle the world’s energy, water and climate challenges. Some of the most notable events that will take place are the Future Summit, the WiSER (‘Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy’) Forum, the Climate Innovation Exchange – CLIX Forum, and the Youth 4 Sustainability Hub.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019 will take place from 12 to 19 January.
