The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) is scheduled to take place on October 1-2, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The summit is organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO).
This year’s summit will focus on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing sustainability across various sectors. Sessions will examine how AI and smart technologies contribute to climate resilience, renewable energy integration, predictive analytics for environmental risk management, carbon emissions monitoring, and innovations in energy storage. The agenda also includes discussions about public-private partnerships that support green technology projects.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, MD and CEO of DEWA, and Chairman of WGEO said: “In light of the radical changes brought about by AI in various sectors, especially vital sectors, it has become necessary to mobilise international efforts to strengthen AI governance and employ this advanced technology to achieve net zero and a green economy. AI can be utilised in the renewable energy, water, health, environment and financial sectors. Its integration helps these sectors to manage facilities and smart consumption, as well as conduct analysis and studies to save natural resources, increase productivity, minimise chronic and dangerous diseases, and increase the forestation rate.”
He added: “Moreover, AI plays a vital role in advancing green funding, particularly as financial institutions increasingly rely on this technology to enhance cyber security, prevent data breaches, detect fraud and boost operational efficiency.”
Al Tayer referenced the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence as an important factor in strengthening the country’s global position in this field. According to Technology Resource Group’s recent ranking for 2025—a US-based data centre solutions provider—the UAE was ranked first regionally and second globally among countries leading in artificial intelligence.
Mohammed bin Sulaiman, CEO of Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC (Moro Hub), who will speak at WGES 2025 said: “At Moro Hub, we integrate AI to drive a sustainable future. Our Guinness World Record-holding largest solar-powered Green Data Centre, AI-driven smart city and IoT solutions, cloud hosting and cybersecurity services enhance efficiency, reduce emissions and boost resilience. Every innovation driven by Moro Hub aims to empowers businesses to operate smarter, greener and more securely, supporting the UAE’s vision for a sustainable, digitally advanced and environmentally responsible tomorrow.”
Anand Verma—founder & CEO of ExpectAI—also a speaker at WGES 2025 noted that scalable solutions are required for addressing climate change challenges with proven value from AI applications: “From making renewable energy more efficient to predicting environmental risks and tracking carbon emissions, AI helps us act with greater speed and accuracy. At WGES I look forward to sharing more on how AI is driving meaningful and profitable climate action supporting the global push towards a more sustainable future & economic growth,” said Verma.
Sandeep Chandna—Chief Sustainability Officer at Tech Mahindra—noted that AI is becoming an essential tool against climate change: “It transforms vast complex environmental data into clear strategies through smarter decision-making advanced predictive modelling & intelligent resource management…As world races toward ambitious net-zero goals fusion between AI & sustainability will be pivotal delivering scalable timely transformative climate solutions,” Chandna said.
Garrett Boudinot—founder & CEO Vycarb—stressed importance permanent verifiable carbon storage especially for heavy industry while noting most current solutions remain costly or difficult: “Vycarb’s water-based system captures carbon dioxide converts it into stable bicarbonate using naturally abundant minerals enabling safe permanent storage natural waters…Our technology built rigorously track full carbon cycle—from capture conversion storage—in real time within closed system…essential building trust scaling up credible carbon markets accelerating cost-effective durable carbon management across hard-to-abate sectors,” Boudinot said.
Dr Amalia Pantazidis—President Lummus Consultants International—noted potential for digital tools including predictive maintenance real-time optimisation forecasting etc., saying they are not only improving efficiency but also reliability accessibility economics clean energy: “With AI we can optimise performance key sectors energy value chain including renewable power refining petrochemical production make complex carbon-intensive industrial operations more sustainable…At Lummus integrating digital solutions help customers unlock new levels energy efficiency waste reduction resilience lower emissions,” Dr Pantazidis said.
Jessica Scopacasa—Co-founder CMO Olive Gaea—emphasised urgency ethical transparent use digital tools like artificial intelligence for decarbonisation: “Climate urgency rising action must follow…AI offers powerful path accelerate decarbonisation make sustainability true source value—not just reporting exercise…we must build use ethically transparently long-term impact mind.”
The summit’s focus aligns with growing interest worldwide in leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence within sustainability initiatives.
