RAK Energy Summit 2026

The RAK Energy Summit 2026 brings three days of energy transition talks to RAK Expo Centre in Ras Al Khaimah, from Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 November. This is the third edition of the summit, and it runs under the theme “Create and Contribute to the Sustainable Energy Goals of the Future”. It is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality in partnership with Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), with MECollab Events managing the programme.

A summit built around Ras Al Khaimah’s 2050 plan

What sets this gathering apart from the bigger energy shows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is its local anchor. The summit is framed around the Ras Al Khaimah Integrated Sustainability (RIS) Strategy 2050, the emirate’s roadmap for cutting emissions, adapting to a hotter climate, improving air quality, managing water and soil and protecting biodiversity. Sessions are designed to show how those targets turn into real projects in the northern emirates, from municipal buildings to transport networks and heavy industry.

For anyone doing business in the emirate, that focus is the main draw. The government partners listed by the organisers include RAK Ports, the RAK Transport Authority (RAKTA), the Department of Economic Development, RAKEZ and the RAK Chamber, so many of the people who shape local policy and procurement are part of the conversation.

Topics on the agenda

The 2026 programme is organised around a handful of clear themes:

• Energy efficiency in buildings, utilities and industry.
• Renewables, including solar and wind, and how they connect to future grids.
• AI and digitalisation in the energy sector.
• Carbon markets and the rules companies will need to work with.
• Sustainable mobility, a natural fit with RAKTA’s involvement.
• Decarbonising hard-to-abate industries, which matters in an emirate known for cement, ceramics and manufacturing.

These are delivered through curated sessions, panel discussions, networking forums and live demonstrations of new technology, so the format mixes listening with hands-on time on the exhibition floor.

Speakers, partners and exhibitors

The speaker section of the official summit website features senior figures from across the UAE and international bodies, including HE Francesco La Camera, Director General of IRENA, HE Yousif Al Ali, CEO of EtihadWE, HE Munther Mohammed bin Shekar Al Zaabi, Director General of RAK Municipality, and HE Lucie Berger, EU Ambassador to the UAE. The organisers have not yet published the final 2026 running order, so the agenda page is the place to confirm who is speaking on which day.

IRENA also appears among the supporting partners, alongside DII, RCREEE and UACA, while sponsors and strategic partners named on the site include Rana Group, RAKBANK, EDF Power Solutions, RAKGas, LONGi and Signify. Exhibitors range from engineering and building technology firms to energy service providers, which makes the show floor useful for anyone sourcing suppliers.

Who the summit suits

The RAK Energy Summit is pitched at policymakers, utility leaders, investors, technology providers and sustainability professionals from the public and private sectors, with a focus on the UAE and the wider GCC. It is particularly relevant if you work in:

• power, water and utilities
• construction, real estate and facilities management
• transport and logistics
• industrial manufacturing looking to reduce emissions
• green finance, consulting or government strategy

Students and researchers in energy and environmental fields will also find the panels a useful snapshot of where the region is heading.

How to take part

Attendance is by registration through the official RAK Energy Summit website, which flags that slots are limited. The enquiry form there covers delegate passes, exhibition visitor entry, speaking requests, sponsorship, stand bookings and media partnerships, so it is the single route in whether you want to attend, exhibit or present. Past editions are documented on the site too, with a 2024 recap video, photo gallery and post-event report for anyone who wants a feel for the format before committing.

Explore more business and networking events in the UAE, see what else is on in the northern emirates with our guide to things to do in Ras Al Khaimah, or browse the full list of things to do in November.