Goa is set to become the epicentre of global energy discussions as it gears up to host the second edition of the prestigious India Energy Week (IEW) from 6 to 9 February 2024. The event, to be held at the ONGC Institute of Petroleum Safety, Health and Environment Management (IPSHEM) in the southern part of the state, is expected to attract over 35,000 participants from more than 100 countries.
Building on the success of its debut edition earlier this year, IEW 2023 garnered widespread acclaim for showcasing India’s resilience in the energy sector. The grand scale event drew nearly 37,000 attendees from 149 countries, featured 326 companies in exhibitions, and hosted 315 speakers in over 80 conference sessions.
Organised by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, IEW 2024 is poised to be a catalyst for meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among industry experts, policymakers, academia, and entrepreneurs.
IEW 2024 is poised to be a global powerhouse event, boasting a projected turnout exceeding 35,000 participants, with representation from 100 plus countries. With over 350 exhibitors, 400 speakers, and 4,000 delegates, the conference will delve into diverse themes during ministerial, leadership, technical sessions, and roundtable discussions.
As per the press release, the sessions will explore critical topics such as energy transition, the development of a future-ready energy stack, the significance of alternate fuels, and the profound impact of localization, regionalization, and globalization on energy-related industrialization.
Director General of FIPI Gurmeet Singh commented, “The spotlight at IEW 2024 will demonstrate India’s intricate energy landscape, characterized by a diverse energy mix, rapid growth in renewable energy, challenges related to energy access, urbanization, and economic development, all within the context of addressing climate change”.
Executive Director and Head of ONGC IPSHEM Sanjeev Singhal added, “IEW will provide a tremendous increase in tourist footfalls, with over 35,000 people visiting the beautiful state of Goa. We are working very closely with the Government of Goa, which is extending all cooperation to have world-class infrastructure support, traffic management, among other things”.
India Energy Week, 2024 promises to be a global stage for showcasing India’s leadership in addressing the dual challenges of energy security and energy transition, providing a template for a prosperous and sustainable world.
