Faster, fairer and deeper decarbonisation

Convening leadership for just energy transitions

The global imperative to decarbonise energy systems has never been clearer. It must also confront a challenge that remains largely overlooked: decarbonising consumption - the patterns of demand that drive emissions across economies, industries and lifestyles. Yet as the world races to meet climate targets, the path forward must be more than rapid and ambitious. There’s also a need to be fundamentally fair and inclusive to ensure equity and that benefits are shared.

Only World Energy Congress unites the key players from across the whole value chain for a systems-wide approach. Through the topic of ‘Faster, fairer, and deeper decarbonisation’ - a central pillar of the World Energy Congress 2027 programme - we explore the multiple systems and essential collaborations that must come together to deliver on decarbonisation goals.

We will dive into the diverse aspirations and actions that will transform systems, industrial processes and societal behaviours, moving toward a systemic and inclusive understanding of the different paces, scales, and approaches to energy transitions.

A look at what's to come

Sessions will include:

Powering progress: Scaling renewables for an abundant future

Renewables are central to deep decarbonisation - but scale, planning and collaboration determine success. This session convenes diverse voices from policy, finance and system design who are working together to accelerate deployment and deliver affordable, reliable energy for all. Leaders will discuss how cross-sector and cross-border cooperation can turn renewable potential into abundant futures.

Heavy industry in transition: Scaling low-carbon solutions

Heavy industry sits at the heart of every economy- and at the centre of the decarbonisation challenge. This session explores the cross-cutting levers transforming the sector: clean heat, hydrogen, electrification and CCUS, alongside material efficiency, reuse and circular industrial clusters. Leaders will share how coordinated action across value chains can cut emissions while sustaining competitiveness and jobs.

Carbon value at scale: Removals, reuse and integrity

As carbon moves from liability to resource, attention is shifting from pilots to delivery. This session examines how durable removals and short-cycle reuse can sit within credible national and corporate strategies. What policies, market frameworks and verification systems are needed to scale responsibly? And how do projects earn investor confidence and community trust while managing cost and permanence trade-offs?

Strategic outlook: CEO perspectives on the new nuclear era

Global energy CEOs discuss the role of nuclear in their transition strategies, balancing public perception, safety, cost and scalability, and mapping how new nuclear solutions can accelerate low-carbon energy systems.

The metropolitan makeover: Energising tomorrow’s low carbon cities

Cities are on the front line of energy transitions and transformations. Leaders and innovators share how urban hubs are slashing emissions through smarter infrastructure, clean transport, innovative policy and financing, and community-driven solutions to create healthier, more resilient and more livable places.