
Energy Evolution Awards & Conference
Where the energy transition takes the stage

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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.

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.
Energy Producers & Utilities
Generators and utilities planning capacity, procurement and the shift to cleaner portfolios.
Renewable Energy Developers
Teams taking projects from site selection and financing through to commissioning.
Technology Providers
Manufacturers and suppliers of panels, turbines, storage systems and the components behind them.
Investors & Financial Institutions
Funds, banks and advisors financing renewable and sustainable energy projects.
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.”
“The sessions were refreshingly practical — real deployments, real numbers, and honest talk about what did not work.”
“Winning an Energy Evolution Award gave our team visibility we could not have bought. Our pipeline felt it within weeks.”
“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.”
“The sessions were refreshingly practical — real deployments, real numbers, and honest talk about what did not work.”
“Winning an Energy Evolution Award gave our team visibility we could not have bought. Our pipeline felt it within weeks.”
Moments
Past events gallery
Moments from previous Energy Evolution editions around the world.






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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.
- 20+
- Award categories
- 3
- Global gala nights
- 100%
- Independent jury scoring

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
Vice President · J.S. Held LLC
Sven Van Elst
General Manager · ASTER
Nima Vakili
Founder and CEO · Safa BioWorks
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
CEO · mBolden ConsultingConsulting
Mark Nabong
Development Consultant · Monotreme Consulting
Mitchell M. Samuelian
CEO/Founder · NuConsult Services
Paul Louis Kiesow
CEO and the Co-Founder · HYTRA
Sylvain Bertacco
Managing Director · CE+T Power MEA
Amit Grover
Managing Partner · Grover & Company
Saeed Al Shamsi
Chairman · EXHub Holding
Pepsi Baiocco
CEO & Director · NeOn Energy
Anita Nouri
CEO & Founder · Green Growth Planning & Consultancy (GGPC)
Kashif M
Lead Data Architect · BBOXX Ltd (UK)
Bert Wank
Power Product Evangelist
Lindsay Nagle
CEO · Infinitum Energy | Founder, Renewable Energy
Pamela Fann
Founder and CEO · Integrated Solutions
Rafael Velez
CEO Co-founder · Advance Energy Recharge, Oplumix
Dr. Robin Hirschl
Managing Director · PV-Invest Group
Anas Jawed
CEO · Next Business Media
Sheikh Muhammad Noman
Founder and CEO
Maher Al Kaabi
Independent Board Member · Alserkal Group
Ismail Tekin
Sanfo Mahamadi
Founder, CEO & CTO of A2E – Algae to Energy · Algae to energy
Martin Reynolds
Co-Founder, Modern Energy · Modern Energy
Stephane LAJUS-DEBAT
EMEA Director APstorage C&I - EPC · APstorage C&I
Sameera Fernandes
CEO · Econova Global
Vaishakh Nair
Principal and ME Lead - Climate and Decarbonization · Anthesis Group
Jeffrey Beyer
Founder & Managing Director · Zest Associates
Olivier Jacques
Global President · APsystems
Faysal Pirmohamed
Senior Energy Consultant · Sargent & Lundy
Phil Teague
CEO · Sustainable and Renewable Energy Expert
Arun J Mathur
Founder & CEO · Commodity One
Andrew Stewart Murray
Founder & CEO · Aslan Renewables
Foivos Maniatis
Co-founder · Elysium Energy
Chris Griffin
CEO & Founder · Hover Energy
Be part of the energy transition
Attend, speak or collaborate at Energy Evolution. Registration, passes and applications all run through the Next Business Media portal.

