TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

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An interactive forum for industry leaders to exchange and deliver actionable solutions.

The Technical Conference brings together engineers, innovators and technical leaders shaping Vietnam’s evolving energy system, sharing practical insights on what works in design, delivery and operations.

Across oil and gas, LNG, power, grids and low-carbon technologies, the programme focuses on what is being built and delivered at scale, and how digitalisation, AI and carbon priorities are shaping performance and resilience.

GAIN CPD ACCREDIATION

The World Utilities Congress Technical Conference is CPD-accredited, providing globally recognised professional development for energy professionals. The programme ensures your qualifications stay relevant while helping you gain new skills, industry insights, and CPD points to advance your career. By demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning, it positions you at the forefront of the evolving energy sector.

KEY TECHNICAL STREAMS

Power-Gen

1. Clean Power Generation for a Net Zero Future
2. Smarter Transmission & Grid Innovation
3. Flexible Energy Systems with Hydrogen & Storage
4. Energy Markets & Investment Innovation

1. Clean Power Generation for a Net Zero Future
2. Smarter Transmission & Grid Innovation
3. Flexible Energy Systems with Hydrogen & Storage
4. Energy Markets & Investment Innovation

Grid AI

5. AI-Powered Utilities &Predictive Technologies
6. Smart Grids & Grid Edge Innovation
7. Urban Electrification & Clean Mobility
8. Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

5. AI-Powered Utilities &Predictive Technologies
6. Smart Grids & Grid Edge Innovation
7. Urban Electrification & Clean Mobility
8. Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

Water & Climate

9. Future-Ready Water Systems & Infrastructure
10. Circular Waste & Resource Recovery
11. ESG & Sustainable Finance Leadership
12. Talent Powering Operational Excellence

9. Future-Ready Water Systems & Infrastructure
10. Circular Waste & Resource Recovery
11. ESG & Sustainable Finance Leadership
12. Talent Powering Operational Excellence

TECHNICAL CATEGORIES

  • Utility-scale solar & hybrids
  • Wind (onshore & offshore)
  • Geothermal, hydro & marine
  • Waste-to-energy & biomass
  • Nuclear & SMRs
  • Distributed generation & microgrids
  • Off-grid & rural power
  • Industrial clean energy & critical minerals
  • Decarbonising power & flexible gas
  • District cooling & heating
  • Green hydrogen
  • Blue hydrogen, CCUS & gas transition
  • Hydrogen blending & ammonia
  • Battery tech (Li-ion, LFP, etc.)
  • Long-duration energy storage (LDES)
  • Thermal & mechanical storage
  • V2G & EV battery reuse
  • Industrial electrification
  • Peak shaving & resilience
  • Hybrid fuel & storage systems
  • Predictive maintenance & monitoring
  • AI forecasting & optimisation
  • Digital twins & simulation
  • Analytics & automation
  • Customer insights & smart billing
  • Control room automation
  • Energy management platforms
  • ML-based fault detection
  • AI-driven sustainability tracking
  • Virtual assistants & chatbots
  • EV charging & planning
  • Public transit & fleet electrification
  • Smart mobility hubs & MaaS
  • Load management & smart charging
  • Battery swapping & V2G
  • Urban energy planning
  • Energy-as-a-service for transport
  • Decarbonising last-mile logistics
  • Renewables integration in cities
  • Clean mobility policy & incentives
  • Renewable desalination
  • Wastewater treatment & reuse
  • Smart metering & leak detection
  • Energy efficiency in water utilities
  • Agricultural water & irrigation
  • Industrial water reuse & zero-liquid discharge
  • Water-energy nexus planning
  • Pipelines, storage & drainage
  • Rural & off-grid water solutions
  • Water quality monitoring & compliance
  • ESG reporting & benchmarking
  • Climate risk & resilience
  • Green bonds & sustainable finance
  • Governance & board accountability
  • Social impact & stakeholder engagement
  • Diversity, equity & inclusion
  • Carbon neutrality roadmaps
  • Nature-based solutions & biodiversity
  • Investor transparency
  • Just transition & community benefits
  • HVAC & HVDC systems
  • Cross-border links & power pools
  • Substation automation & digital upgrades
  • Voltage/reactive power control
  • Advanced conductors & line ratings
  • Grid congestion & flexibility
  • DER integration
  • Forecasting & outage prediction
  • Climate-resilient grid planning
  • District energy integration
  • Market reforms & liberalisation
  • Carbon pricing & trading
  • Capacity & flexibility markets
  • Renewable PPAs & auctions
  • Investment & risk frameworks
  • Digital trading & real-time pricing
  • Cross-border power trade
  • Green bonds & finance
  • PPP & project finance
  • Regulatory enablers
  • Smart meters & IoT
  • Demand response & flexibility
  • Virtual Power Plants & aggregators
  • Rooftop solar, batteries & EVs
  • Blockchain P2P trading
  • Intelligent inverter tech
  • Consumer engagement & prosumers
  • Microgrids & local energy communities
  • DERMS platforms
  • DER regulations
  • OT & IT cybersecurity
  • Data privacy & compliance
  • Incident detection & response
  • Cloud & edge security
  • AI ethics & transparency
  • Blockchain security
  • Infrastructure resilience
  • Cyber workforce training
  • Interoperability security
  • Digital risk managemen
  • Municipal solid waste management
  • Waste-to-energy & thermal treatment
  • Sludge & biosolids management
  • Industrial & hazardous waste reuse
  • Organic waste composting & biogas
  • Materials recovery & recycling
  • E-waste management
  • Construction & demolition recycling
  • Circular economy models
  • Landfill diversion & zero-waste strategies
  • Reskilling & upskilling
  • Leadership & talent development
  • HSE management
  • Just transition workforce planning
  • Diversity & inclusion in hiring
  • Vocational training partnerships
  • Operational excellence frameworks
  • Workforce well-being & engagement
  • Talent retention & attraction
  • Project management excellence

HEAR FROM OUR TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

As the world shifts toward a sustainable future, modern and climate-resilient infrastructure plays a critical role. At the World Utilities Congress in 2026, we are focused on building smarter, more efficient utility systems that leverage technology, attract investment, and provide reliable, affordable services for everyone.
Dr. Afif Saif Al Yafei

CEO TAQA Transmission

As one of the UAE’s leading utilities companies, Tabreed and this event are a perfect match, and I am proud that we have been sponsors and participants in it from the beginning. For me and my executive management team, the three days present unrivalled networking opportunities and give the company a platform to show the global business community what we do and the positive impact we have on the world.
Khalid Al Marzooqi

Chief Executive Officer Tabreed

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