Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announced on Wednesday that the second edition of its Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa will be held in Abu Dhabi from 28 to 29 April 2026. The summit will bring together government officials, business leaders, and energy and technology experts to explore solutions driving the region’s energy transformation, the firm said in a statement on Wednesday. The event comes amid rapid growth in the Middle East and Africa, driven by national development visions, large-scale infrastructure projects, and the expanding adoption of AI and digital technologies. Schneider Electric said the summit will focus on “energy intelligence” – the integration of electrification, automation, and digital solutions to improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across buildings, data centres, industrial facilities, and power grids. Related News Transform research into marketable products, FG urges varsities, others Power stakeholders seek accountability, shift to clean energy Rolls-Royce profit soars on strong engines performance The Zone President for the Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric, Mr Walid Sheta, said: “Energy today is the foundation of national resilience and competitiveness. Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has tripled since 2000 and is expected to grow by 3–4 per cent annually, reaching a 50 per cent increase by 2035. The Innovation Summit underscores our commitment to accelerating energy technology innovation and supporting the region’s transformation.” The summit’s agenda includes a CEO Forum in partnership with Forbes Middle East, thought leadership sessions featuring executives from leading companies, and a 3,000-square-foot Innovation Hub Experience showcasing Schneider Electric’s latest energy technology solutions. Partners excelling in growth, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability will be recognised with awards. The President of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, Amel Chadli, added, “Across the Gulf, energy intelligence is becoming an operational reality as public and private sector enterprises align with national visions for a decarbonised future. This summit provides a roadmap for implementing AI-driven, software-defined energy systems that deliver efficiency, resilience, and sustainability at national scale.” The event will highlight practical applications of intelligent energy management across utilities, data centres, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, demonstrating how energy technology can support operational excellence and sustainable growth across the region. The summit will bring together government officials, business leaders, and energy and technology experts to explore solutions driving the region’s energy transformation, the firm said in a statement on Wednesday. The event comes amid rapid growth in the Middle East and Africa, driven by national development visions, large-scale infrastructure projects, and the expanding adoption of AI and digital technologies. Schneider Electric said the summit will focus on “energy intelligence” – the integration of electrification, automation, and digital solutions to improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across buildings, data centres, industrial facilities, and power grids. Related News Transform research into marketable products, FG urges varsities, others Power stakeholders seek accountability, shift to clean energy Rolls-Royce profit soars on strong engines performance The Zone President for the Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric, Mr Walid Sheta, said: “Energy today is the foundation of national resilience and competitiveness. Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has tripled since 2000 and is expected to grow by 3–4 per cent annually, reaching a 50 per cent increase by 2035. The Innovation Summit underscores our commitment to accelerating energy technology innovation and supporting the region’s transformation.” The summit’s agenda includes a CEO Forum in partnership with Forbes Middle East, thought leadership sessions featuring executives from leading companies, and a 3,000-square-foot Innovation Hub Experience showcasing Schneider Electric’s latest energy technology solutions. Partners excelling in growth, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability will be recognised with awards. The President of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, Amel Chadli, added, “Across the Gulf, energy intelligence is becoming an operational reality as public and private sector enterprises align with national visions for a decarbonised future. This summit provides a roadmap for implementing AI-driven, software-defined energy systems that deliver efficiency, resilience, and sustainability at national scale.” The event will highlight practical applications of intelligent energy management across utilities, data centres, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, demonstrating how energy technology can support operational excellence and sustainable growth across the region. The event comes amid rapid growth in the Middle East and Africa, driven by national development visions, large-scale infrastructure projects, and the expanding adoption of AI and digital technologies. Schneider Electric said the summit will focus on “energy intelligence” – the integration of electrification, automation, and digital solutions to improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across buildings, data centres, industrial facilities, and power grids. Related News Transform research into marketable products, FG urges varsities, others Power stakeholders seek accountability, shift to clean energy Rolls-Royce profit soars on strong engines performance The Zone President for the Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric, Mr Walid Sheta, said: “Energy today is the foundation of national resilience and competitiveness. Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has tripled since 2000 and is expected to grow by 3–4 per cent annually, reaching a 50 per cent increase by 2035. The Innovation Summit underscores our commitment to accelerating energy technology innovation and supporting the region’s transformation.” The summit’s agenda includes a CEO Forum in partnership with Forbes Middle East, thought leadership sessions featuring executives from leading companies, and a 3,000-square-foot Innovation Hub Experience showcasing Schneider Electric’s latest energy technology solutions. Partners excelling in growth, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability will be recognised with awards. The President of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, Amel Chadli, added, “Across the Gulf, energy intelligence is becoming an operational reality as public and private sector enterprises align with national visions for a decarbonised future. This summit provides a roadmap for implementing AI-driven, software-defined energy systems that deliver efficiency, resilience, and sustainability at national scale.” The event will highlight practical applications of intelligent energy management across utilities, data centres, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, demonstrating how energy technology can support operational excellence and sustainable growth across the region. Schneider Electric said the summit will focus on “energy intelligence” – the integration of electrification, automation, and digital solutions to improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across buildings, data centres, industrial facilities, and power grids. Related News Transform research into marketable products, FG urges varsities, others Power stakeholders seek accountability, shift to clean energy Rolls-Royce profit soars on strong engines performance The Zone President for the Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric, Mr Walid Sheta, said: “Energy today is the foundation of national resilience and competitiveness. Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has tripled since 2000 and is expected to grow by 3–4 per cent annually, reaching a 50 per cent increase by 2035. The Innovation Summit underscores our commitment to accelerating energy technology innovation and supporting the region’s transformation.” The summit’s agenda includes a CEO Forum in partnership with Forbes Middle East, thought leadership sessions featuring executives from leading companies, and a 3,000-square-foot Innovation Hub Experience showcasing Schneider Electric’s latest energy technology solutions. Partners excelling in growth, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability will be recognised with awards. The President of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, Amel Chadli, added, “Across the Gulf, energy intelligence is becoming an operational reality as public and private sector enterprises align with national visions for a decarbonised future. This summit provides a roadmap for implementing AI-driven, software-defined energy systems that deliver efficiency, resilience, and sustainability at national scale.” The event will highlight practical applications of intelligent energy management across utilities, data centres, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, demonstrating how energy technology can support operational excellence and sustainable growth across the region. The Zone President for the Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric, Mr Walid Sheta, said: “Energy today is the foundation of national resilience and competitiveness. Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has tripled since 2000 and is expected to grow by 3–4 per cent annually, reaching a 50 per cent increase by 2035. The Innovation Summit underscores our commitment to accelerating energy technology innovation and supporting the region’s transformation.” The summit’s agenda includes a CEO Forum in partnership with Forbes Middle East, thought leadership sessions featuring executives from leading companies, and a 3,000-square-foot Innovation Hub Experience showcasing Schneider Electric’s latest energy technology solutions. Partners excelling in growth, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability will be recognised with awards. The President of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, Amel Chadli, added, “Across the Gulf, energy intelligence is becoming an operational reality as public and private sector enterprises align with national visions for a decarbonised future. This summit provides a roadmap for implementing AI-driven, software-defined energy systems that deliver efficiency, resilience, and sustainability at national scale.” The event will highlight practical applications of intelligent energy management across utilities, data centres, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, demonstrating how energy technology can support operational excellence and sustainable growth across the region. The summit’s agenda includes a CEO Forum in partnership with Forbes Middle East, thought leadership sessions featuring executives from leading companies, and a 3,000-square-foot Innovation Hub Experience showcasing Schneider Electric’s latest energy technology solutions. Partners excelling in growth, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability will be recognised with awards. The President of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, Amel Chadli, added, “Across the Gulf, energy intelligence is becoming an operational reality as public and private sector enterprises align with national visions for a decarbonised future. This summit provides a roadmap for implementing AI-driven, software-defined energy systems that deliver efficiency, resilience, and sustainability at national scale.” The event will highlight practical applications of intelligent energy management across utilities, data centres, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, demonstrating how energy technology can support operational excellence and sustainable growth across the region. The President of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, Amel Chadli, added, “Across the Gulf, energy intelligence is becoming an operational reality as public and private sector enterprises align with national visions for a decarbonised future. This summit provides a roadmap for implementing AI-driven, software-defined energy systems that deliver efficiency, resilience, and sustainability at national scale.” The event will highlight practical applications of intelligent energy management across utilities, data centres, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, demonstrating how energy technology can support operational excellence and sustainable growth across the region. The event will highlight practical applications of intelligent energy management across utilities, data centres, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, demonstrating how energy technology can support operational excellence and sustainable growth across the region.
Schneider announces second Innovation Summit
