ADSW Summit 2026 To Drive Global Systems Transformation Through Cross-sector Collaboration

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week has outlined the programme for the ADSW Summit 2026, which will run from 13-14 January at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event brings together government, industry, investors and innovators to coordinate system-wide action, with sessions on energy transition, food and water security, artificial intelligence and broader sustainable development.

The 2026 Summit, held under the theme "The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go", will act as the anchor event for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. Organisers plan more than 30 sessions and over 100 speakers, including government representatives, global investors, technology experts and business leaders from sectors linked to climate, energy and finance.

Across two days, the ADSW Summit 2026 will look at how global energy systems are changing, how food, nature and water security are connected, and how AI and emerging technologies could support climate and development goals. Sessions will use keynote speeches, panel debates and fireside conversations to test ideas and explore practical solutions.

Each day will feature a dedicated Leadership Segment, where international leaders will examine major risks and opportunities related to sustainable development. These sessions aim to help senior figures in energy, business, technology and policy identify shared interests and form long-term partnerships. The list of Heads of State and government officials joining ADSW will be released closer to the event.

Confirmed speakers for the ADSW Summit 2026 include Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court and Managing Director of 2pointZero, and Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy. Dr. Olli Rehn, Governor, Bank of Finland, and Olafur Grímsson, Chairman, Arctic Circle, are also scheduled to attend.

The programme further features Adrian Grenier, actor and UN Goodwill Ambassador, Maye Musk, speaker, model and author, and Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO, Aldar. Corporate leaders include 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, and Dr. Pratima Rangarajan, CEO, Climate Investment, alongside Mo Gawdat, Google X, Author and Co-founder, Emma.Love.

Broader Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and ADSW Summit 2026 agenda

Hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 is expected to be the largest edition so far, with organisers aiming to set a clear benchmark for cooperation and measurable outcomes across climate, energy and finance. ADSW 2025 brought more than 50,000 participants from over 170 countries, including 13 Heads of State and senior government leaders.

The wider ADSW 2026 agenda includes ministerial meetings, investor platforms, technology showcases and forums for youth and utilities. Events will run before, during and after the ADSW Summit 2026, creating a continuous programme that links policy discussions, project announcements and sector-specific dialogues on topics such as green hydrogen and climate finance.

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."

Together, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and the ADSW Summit 2026 are structured to give policymakers, financiers and innovators a shared forum ahead of key global climate milestones. With a focus on system linkages, leadership dialogue and measurable impact, the 2026 edition aims to support practical progress on energy transition and wider sustainability goals.

With inputs from WAM