World Energy Forum van 19 tot 22 oktober in New York
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Meer dan tweeduizend wereldleiders, leidinggevenden en branchevertegenwoordigers bezoeken naar verwachting het World Energy Forum 2016 in New York, dat van 19 tot 22 oktober plaatsvindt. Staatshoofden, ministers en ambassadeurs uit meer dan 150 landen voegen zich bij bestuurders, verenigingen, academici en financiers. Ze gaan in gesprek over de rol die het bedrijfsleven en de overheid spelen in het streven naar universele beschikbaarheid van energie – onderdeel van de Agenda voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling voor 2030 van de Verenigde Naties.
“Niets is belangrijker voor onze toekomst en veiligheid dan beschikbaarheid van energie. Het is de belangrijkste kwestie van deze tijd en heeft invloed op alle naties en volkeren”, zei dr. Harold HyunSuk Oh, voorzitter van het World Energy Forum. “Als het meest erkende en gerespecteerde platform voor samenwerking op vlak van energie geeft het World Energy Forum internationale leiders uit de overheid, industrie en academische wereld de kans ideeën te delen, oplossingen te vinden en actie te ondernemen.”
World Energy Forum Set for October 19-22, 2016 in New York City |
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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– More than 2,000 world leaders, corporate executives and trade delegates are expected to attend the World Energy Forum 2016 in New York City from October 19-22, 2016. Heads of state, government ministers and ambassadors from more than 150 countries will join corporate leaders, associations, academics, and financiers to discuss the roles of business and government in providing universal energy access—part of the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “There is nothing more critical to our future and security than access to energy. It’s the most important issue of our time and impacts all nations and all peoples,” said Dr. Harold HyunSuk Oh, Chairman of the World Energy Forum. “As the best recognized and most respected platform for energy collaboration, the World Energy Forum offers global leaders in government, industry and academia the ability to share ideas, find solutions and take action on this important issue effecting humanity.” Historically held every four years, the World Energy Forum 2016 follows the very successful World Energy Forum 2012 in Dubai. In response to urgent world energy issues and calls from many heads of state and energy ministers, the World Energy Forum will now convene annually, rotating national host cities each year. The United States was selected following encouragement from the United States government and the United Nations. The World Energy Forum’s workshops and sessions were developed by energy experts and includes leading organizations, executives, academics, media, and government officials. Session topics focus on oil, coal, natural gas, solar, wind, biofuels, nuclear energy, commercial and infrastructural development, water, finance, security, efficiency, transportation, corporate sustainability, electricity markets, and energy transit’s role in providing universal energy access to all. Special sessions will focus on energy crises impacting indigenous peoples and landlocked nations as well as increasing women’s engagement in sustainable energy. World Energy Forum 2016 highlights:
To learn more about and register for the World Energy Forum, visit http://www.wef2016.org. Corporate, academic and government leaders interested in speaking should contact Cristina Cotto Anderson at CCAnderson@mse-management.com or (203) 545-6597. Organizations interested in exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities should contact Bob Ball at bball@mse-management.com or (203) 622-7019. About World Energy Forum The World Energy Forum is the world’s premier platform for energy leadership, providing a forum for world leaders and experts to collaborate on sustainable solutions to global energy issues. The World Energy Forum represents the interests of business and governments of every size and region to promote strategic relationships and translate ideas into a global marketplace. Access to modern energy services and water are essential for economic and social development worldwide. This year’s campaign of “energy for all” focuses on policy, technology and finance to enhance the global economy, create a sustainable future and deliver the hopes and aspirations of all nations and peoples. World Energy Day, celebrated annually on October 22, was established in 2012 by the World Energy Forum to raise awareness of global energy-related issues. To register for the World Energy Forum, visit www.wef2016.org/register/. Stay connected on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160823005353/en/ Contacts Makovsky |
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