🛢️ What is IEW (India Energy Week) 2026?
India Energy Week 2026 is the 4th edition of India’s flagship global energy event, scheduled to be held in Goa from January 27–30, 2026. It brings together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, innovators, and energy stakeholders from across the world to discuss key global and national energy issues.
🤝 Why is IEW 2026 Being Called a Platform for Major Energy Dialogue?
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IEW 2026 is positioned as a critical platform for elevating global energy ambitions through high-level ministerial roundtables, CEO dialogues, and international collaboration.
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The event comes at a pivotal moment for global energy as nations grapple with balancing energy security and sustainable transitions — particularly as India expands its role in the global energy transition conversation.
📅 Scale and Participation
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The 2026 edition is expected to feature:
• ~75,000+ attendees
• 700+ exhibitors
• ~500+ speakers from ~120+ countries
• Extensive conference sessions and international dialogues. -
These figures signal IEW’s growth into one of the largest energy conversations globally — drawing participants from governments, leading energy companies, technology innovators, and investors.
🌍 Themes and Focus Areas
The dialogues and sessions at IEW 2026 will focus on:
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Energy security and access — ensuring reliable and affordable energy supplies for growing demand.
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Clean energy and decarbonisation — scaling renewable energy, advancing low-carbon technologies, and aligning with net-zero goals.
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Global partnerships and investment flows — fostering international cooperation to address climate and energy challenges.
📈 Why This Matters Now
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets and is rapidly expanding its renewable and low-carbon energy capacity while dealing with traditional energy security challenges. Events like IEW provide a global stage for shaping cross-border policies, investment strategies, and technology partnerships at a time when energy systems are undergoing a major transition.
📌 Additional Related Context
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India Energy Week builds on the success of previous editions (e.g., IEW 2025 attracted tens of thousands of professionals and hundreds of exhibitors, drawing global energy leaders to discuss energy security and green growth).
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Participation by major Indian public sector companies like Engineers India Limited (EIL) highlights the event’s influence in showcasing engineering solutions and sustainable innovations linked to India’s transition goals.
