Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has completed its preparations to host the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and its collocated events including the eighth World Future Energy Summit (WFES).

Set to run from 17 to 22 January 2015, WFES is one of the most important international events dedicated to renewable energy sector, sharpening the focus on the importance of sustainability and environment protection.

Commenting on the event, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Acting Group CEO of ADNEC, said: “The World Future Energy Summit is a key event on ADNEC’s annual calendar due to the high-level participation of some of the world’s most influential leaders and contingents of official delegates that will headline discussions on the pressing issues sustainability and clean energy for more than a week.”

“ADNEC has been privileged to host this high-profile global gathering since its inaugural edition in 2008. Our top-notch exhibition facilities and infrastructure have ensured the continued success of the event, and created a truly unique experience for both exhibitors and visitors.”

He added: “As part of our efforts to strengthen the presence of the global MICE industry and attract major international events, ADNEC has upgraded its facilities through sustained investments in exhibition infrastructure, generating a significant positive impact on the local economy and society. We are confident ADSW and its related events will be hugely successful this year as well. Our preparations are designed to factor in current and future growth in the exhibition industry in terms of space and visitor turnout.”

“In 2015, we are set to attract more event organisers and attend major MICE conferences worldwide. To achieve this priority, we aim to collaborate with leading international event organisers to market ADNEC as a key conference venue. We look forward to hosting more exhibitions and events this year,” Al Dhaheri added.

In addition to providing an ideal platform to share knowledge and explore alternative and practical solutions for global energy challenges, ADSW will galvanize international efforts towards reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the impact of climate change on both developed and developing nations. The landmark environmental event will additionally feature discussions focused on new opportunities in renewable energy as well as the development of future strategies to address the interconnected challenges of economic development, water scarcity, poverty, energy and climate change.