Official welcome and keynote remarks by:
- Dubravka Šuica, Commissioner for the Mediterranean, European Commission
- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council
- Representative, Saudi Ministry of Energy (Host Country)
A dynamic exchange among leading business voices exploring how innovation, technology, and private-sector investment are transforming the region’s green economy. The roundtable highlights how collaboration between European and Gulf industries is creating a thriving ecosystem for clean energy, sustainable manufacturing, and climate-smart infrastructure.
Speakers (to be invited): ACWA Power, Masdar, Siemens Energy, ENGIE, EDF Renewables, Ma’aden, ENOWA, NEOM
Achieving carbon neutrality demands more than ambition—it requires scalable solutions and joint commitment. This panel examines how the EU and GCC can accelerate renewable energy deployment through strong policy frameworks, carbon markets, and innovative public–private partnerships that translate climate targets into tangible impact.
Green hydrogen is poised to redefine the global energy map. This session explores how Europe and the Gulf are developing hydrogen production, certification, and trade pathways to link both regions. Discussions focus on regulatory frameworks, infrastructure needs, and the investments required to build reliable, cross-regional hydrogen corridors.
Unlocking the full potential of the green transition depends on mobilising capital at scale. This discussion brings together financial experts and policymakers to explore mechanisms such as sustainable finance taxonomies, green bonds and sukuk, blended finance models, and ESG integration—aimed at accelerating clean energy investment and supporting resilient, low-carbon growth.
Innovation is the foundation of the green transition. This session connects leading research and academic institutions from both regions to showcase joint efforts in advancing technologies for hydrogen, energy efficiency, and circular economy. It also highlights opportunities under EU programmes such as Horizon Europe that can strengthen regional collaboration in research and development.
The final session will bring together insights from across the Forum, highlighting the policy, business, and investment priorities that can shape the EU-GCC green transition partnership moving forward.