MOSCOW (Shahid Ghumman): The major international forum of the global energy sector, “Russian Energy Week 2026”, begins tomorrow, October 14, in the Russian capital Moscow. The three-day forum will continue until October 16.
This year’s central theme is “From Energy Resources and Technologies to Future Prosperity”. Government representatives from Russia and other countries, energy ministers, heads of major companies, investors, experts and young professionals will participate in the forum.
The business programme of Russian Energy Week will include more than 30 panel sessions, addressed by over 100 speakers. The programme is split into seven key themes, including changes in global oil and gas markets, investment in the electricity sector, new energy, environment, energy efficiency, international cooperation and preparation of skilled personnel.
The forum’s main programme will take place at the historic Manege Centre in Moscow, while an exhibition of modern energy equipment and technology will be staged at Gostiny Dvor.
The opening day, October 14, will be observed as Youth Day, expected to bring together more than 1,500 young people. The forum’s main business meetings will be held on October 15 and 16.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has described Russian Energy Week as an important global platform for professional dialogue on the future of the energy sector. He said the forum’s agenda has been drawn up on the basis of the current challenges facing the energy industry and future needs.
According to Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, a meeting of the State Council’s Energy Commission and an All-Russian meeting on preparing the energy system for the winter will also take place during the forum.
Russian Energy Week is being held with the support of the Russian Government, the Ministry of Energy and the Moscow Government, while the Roscongress Foundation is its organizer. During the forum, particular attention will be given to the balance between traditional and alternative energy, technological sovereignty, global energy security and cooperation with new international partners.
