The World Energy Council organizes a world congress every three years. This congress, the premier international multi-energy forum with exhibitors from the field, is an opportunity for participants to better understand energy issues and solutions from a global perspective. It brings together approximately 3500 top world leaders in the field of energy, coming from industry, governments, and international organizations, as well as the media, universities and energy industry associations.
The next Congress, to be held in Montreal, Québec (Canada), in September 2010, is more than ever committed to working toward responsible growth that reconciles economic development, environmental protection, and the reduction of global inequalities.
The point in time is crucial. September 2010 falls 9 months after COP15* and just a few months away from G8 Summit in Canada. The energy industry urgently seeks solutions to "respond now to global challenges," as the situation requires an unprecedented level of cooperation between the energy industry & government, allowance for the realities of emerging economies, and an understanding of the diversity and complexity of the challenges and the evolving needs of the human community.
To underscore the historic milestone the event represents, concurrently with the Congress, Montreal will host the Financial Times Energy Leaders Summit - taking place for the first time outside of London. In addition, for the first time, the Youth Program will be fully integrated into the Congress program. The Congress will also endeavour to ensure adequate representation from developing countries.
