Energy Evolution Awards & Conference

Where the energy transition takes the stage

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Attendees

What is Energy Evolution?

A global stage for renewable energy leaders, builders and bold ideas

Energy Evolution Awards & Conference is a premier global platform bringing together renewable energy leaders, innovators, developers, investors and sustainability decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in clean generation, storage, grids and sustainable transportation.

Each edition features keynote sessions, panel discussions, curated networking, the expo and the Energy Evolution Awards — recognising the individuals and organisations driving the future of sustainable energy.

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Upcoming Energy Evolution editions

Every edition, date and venue below is pulled live from the Next Business Media events portal, so this page always mirrors the latest programme.

Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2027
Renewable Energy

Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2027

Mar 16, 2027

Dubai

Who will you meet?

The room is the reason you come

A curated mix of global leaders and innovators driving change across industries — gathered for powerful ideas, meaningful conversations and strategic collaboration.

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Energy Producers & Utilities

Generators and utilities planning capacity, procurement and the shift to cleaner portfolios.

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Renewable Energy Developers

Teams taking projects from site selection and financing through to commissioning.

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Technology Providers

Manufacturers and suppliers of panels, turbines, storage systems and the components behind them.

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Investors & Financial Institutions

Funds, banks and advisors financing renewable and sustainable energy projects.

What's in store

Three days that move your roadmap forward

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Awards & Recognition

Celebrating excellence across the renewable energy ecosystem.

Hands-On Learning

Keynotes and panels from global industry leaders.

Energy Evolution Expo

Showcasing next-generation energy products and technologies live.

Networking & Investment

Curated introductions with energy changemakers and investors.

Core focus areas

The conversations on the agenda

Solar & Wind Generation

Utility-scale and distributed generation: deployment, performance and falling cost curves.

Energy Storage & Grid Management

Batteries, flexibility and the grid controls that keep renewable output reliable.

Sustainable Transportation

Electrification, charging infrastructure and low-carbon fleets across the journey.

Energy Efficiency

Retrofits, demand reduction and the business case for using less energy.

Green Finance & Investment

Capital structures, incentives and bankability for clean energy projects.

Policy & Sustainability Strategy

Regulation, reporting and corporate pathways to a sustainable energy future.

Testimonials

What attendees say

Feedback from leaders who joined previous Energy Evolution editions.

“Energy Evolution put us in the same room as the renewable energy teams we had been trying to reach for months. The quality of conversation was well above the usual conference circuit.”
RRana Al MarzouqiHead of Data & AI, Regional Bank
“The sessions were refreshingly practical — real deployments, real numbers, and honest talk about what did not work.”
DDaniel ChenVP Engineering, SaaS Platform
“Winning an Energy Evolution Award gave our team visibility we could not have bought. Our pipeline felt it within weeks.”
PPriya NairFounder, Applied AI Startup
“Energy Evolution put us in the same room as the renewable energy teams we had been trying to reach for months. The quality of conversation was well above the usual conference circuit.”
RRana Al MarzouqiHead of Data & AI, Regional Bank
“The sessions were refreshingly practical — real deployments, real numbers, and honest talk about what did not work.”
DDaniel ChenVP Engineering, SaaS Platform
“Winning an Energy Evolution Award gave our team visibility we could not have bought. Our pipeline felt it within weeks.”
PPriya NairFounder, Applied AI Startup

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Energy Evolution Awards

Honouring the teams driving the energy transition

The Energy Evolution Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in renewable and sustainable energy, honouring the visionaries, pioneers and organisations driving technological advancement and shaping a sustainable energy future. Winners are announced live on stage at every Energy Evolution edition.

Explore the awards
20+
Award categories
3
Global gala nights
100%
Independent jury scoring
Energy Evolution Awards trophy

Stage time

Winners are announced in front of a full conference room, with photography and press coverage from each edition.

Credible benchmark

Entries are scored by independent practitioners against published criteria — no pay-to-win categories.

Buyer trust

A shortlist badge is a shortcut to credibility in enterprise procurement conversations.

Team morale

Public recognition for the engineers, researchers and operators who shipped the work.

Be part of it

Speak, exhibit, sponsor or be recognised

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is Energy Evolution Awards & Conference about?+

It is a global renewable energy conference and awards programme covering clean generation, storage, grids, sustainable transportation and energy efficiency, combining keynotes, panels, exhibitions and recognition for outstanding work in the field.

When and where do the editions take place?+

Energy Evolution runs international editions — the next is the Renewable Energy Conference in Dubai on 16 March 2027. Exact dates, venues and pass prices for every edition are listed live on the events portal.

Who should attend?+

Energy producers and utilities, renewable energy developers, technology providers, investors, policy makers, researchers and sustainability professionals who want to learn from peers, meet partners and see renewable energy in action.

How do I apply as a speaker or award nominee?+

Use the Get Involved section — speaking, award nomination, sponsorship, booth and media partner applications are all handled through the portal.

How do I buy a pass?+

Open the edition you want to attend on the portal and choose Reserve a spot. Pass tiers and pricing are shown on each event page.

Past edition

Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2026

Energy Evolution Awards & Conference is a global platform focused on renewable energy, clean technologies, sustainability, and the energy transition. It brings together energy leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, technology providers, and sustainability professionals to explore emerging solutions across renewable energy, energy storage, smart grids, hydrogen, AI-driven energy systems, and decarbonization.

Date
Feb 10, 2026
Location
Dubai
Speakers
36

Past speakers

Jeremy Erndt

Jeremy Erndt

Vice President · J.S. Held LLC

Sven Van Elst

Sven Van Elst

General Manager · ASTER

Nima Vakili

Nima Vakili

Founder and CEO · Safa BioWorks

Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Alsehly

Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Alsehly

Manufacturing Sustainability Researcher, Development Manager · Development Manager at Alsehly Holding Co., Member of Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Suzanne Knight

Suzanne Knight

CEO · mBolden ConsultingConsulting

Mark Nabong

Mark Nabong

Development Consultant · Monotreme Consulting

Mitchell M. Samuelian

Mitchell M. Samuelian

CEO/Founder · NuConsult Services

Paul Louis Kiesow

Paul Louis Kiesow

CEO and the Co-Founder · HYTRA

Sylvain Bertacco

Sylvain Bertacco

Managing Director · CE+T Power MEA

Amit Grover

Amit Grover

Managing Partner · Grover & Company

Saeed Al Shamsi

Saeed Al Shamsi

Chairman · EXHub Holding

Pepsi Baiocco

Pepsi Baiocco

CEO & Director · NeOn Energy

Anita Nouri

Anita Nouri

CEO & Founder · Green Growth Planning & Consultancy (GGPC)

Kashif M

Kashif M

Lead Data Architect · BBOXX Ltd (UK)

Bert Wank

Bert Wank

Power Product Evangelist

Lindsay Nagle

Lindsay Nagle

CEO · Infinitum Energy | Founder, Renewable Energy

Pamela Fann

Pamela Fann

Founder and CEO · Integrated Solutions

Rafael Velez

Rafael Velez

CEO Co-founder · Advance Energy Recharge, Oplumix

Dr. Robin Hirschl

Dr. Robin Hirschl

Managing Director · PV-Invest Group

Anas Jawed

Anas Jawed

CEO · Next Business Media

Sheikh Muhammad Noman

Sheikh Muhammad Noman

Founder and CEO

Maher Al Kaabi

Maher Al Kaabi

Independent Board Member · Alserkal Group

Ismail Tekin

Ismail Tekin

Sanfo Mahamadi

Founder, CEO & CTO of A2E – Algae to Energy · Algae to energy

Martin Reynolds

Martin Reynolds

Co-Founder, Modern Energy · Modern Energy

Stephane LAJUS-DEBAT

Stephane LAJUS-DEBAT

EMEA Director APstorage C&I - EPC · APstorage C&I

Sameera Fernandes

Sameera Fernandes

CEO · Econova Global

Vaishakh Nair

Vaishakh Nair

Principal and ME Lead - Climate and Decarbonization · Anthesis Group

Jeffrey Beyer

Jeffrey Beyer

Founder & Managing Director · Zest Associates

Olivier Jacques

Olivier Jacques

Global President · APsystems

Faysal Pirmohamed

Faysal Pirmohamed

Senior Energy Consultant · Sargent & Lundy

Phil Teague

Phil Teague

CEO · Sustainable and Renewable Energy Expert

Arun J Mathur

Arun J Mathur

Founder & CEO · Commodity One

Andrew Stewart Murray

Andrew Stewart Murray

Founder & CEO · Aslan Renewables

Foivos Maniatis

Foivos Maniatis

Co-founder · Elysium Energy

Chris Griffin

Chris Griffin

CEO & Founder · Hover Energy

View the full Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2026 recap ↗

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