Middle East Energy show shelves “in person” event

Plans for the “physical, in-person” Middle East Energy trade show due to be held in Dubai from June 14-16 have been shelved.

Event organizers confirmed the 2021 edition of the show will now take place only as a virtual event. Starting on May 17, four focus weeks will address the latest insights, trends and innovation across Renewable & Clean Energy, Transmission & Distribution, Critical & Back-up Power, and Energy Consumption & Management.

Claudia Konieczna, Exhibition director, Middle East Energy, said: “It is important to recognize that Middle East Energy 2021 is still happening, just in an online format. Connecting the industry has never been more important, and we believe that, for MEE, virtual is the best route this year to connect energy professionals from far-reaching corners of the globe.

“Following discussions with our stakeholders and in support of the industry, we have decided to cancel the live and in-person event, which was due to take place from 14-16 June. We will now focus on delivering the online event and returning with the live in-person event in March 2022.

Organizers said the virtual event will “focus on forging partnerships, providing insights and the ability to source the latest solutions. The platform will connect users with thousands of potential clients, partners and contacts across the energy market.”

The four-week Middle East Energy Online event will include tech talks, interactive roundtables, panel discussions, thought leadership sessions and remote interviews. Networking opportunities will consist of hosted buyer meetings, fireside chats, breakout sessions, personalized meetings, and speed networking sessions.