Over 1,500 Global Energy Companies Confirm for the 50th Edition of Middle East Energy and Intersolar Middle East in Dubai This September

Press Release – Dubai/Pforzheim, August 24, 2026

Middle East Energy has released the floorplan for its 50th edition, with 1,528 global energy companies confirmed to exhibit. The show is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates and with the full support of the Government of Dubai, and runs 1–3 September at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Intersolar Middle East is set to return as a major highlight of Middle East Energy 2026, located in Hall 6 and Pavilion Hall of DWTC.

This year's exhibition features companies including Shell, Ducab, Riello UPS, TBEA, Emirates Transformer, AE Solar, Trina Storage, Jeddah Cables, TE Connectivity and Kirloskar, alongside over 1,500 manufacturers from across the entire energy landscape. Together, they represent every energy sector, from transmission, distribution, energy storage to smart solutions, backup power, and renewables, building a highly comprehensive ecosystem of products exhibited on the show floor.

Trevor Ducharme, President of Global CMX, the renowned strategic advisory organisation, said the event arrives at a pivotal time for the industry as energy investment, trade relationships, and infrastructure development continue to evolve: "Middle East Energy arrives at exactly the right moment. For anyone serious about positioning in the new energy economy, whether moving capital, developing assets, or bridging markets through credible government-to-government frameworks, this is the room to be in."

The exhibition is supported by five conference stages and 250 speakers addressing the topics shaping the industry today: generation, grids, storage, efficiency, and the growing power demands of data centres and AI. These are conversations that start on stage and continue on the exhibition floor.

Located in the Pavilion Hall at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the Intersolar Middle East Conference will offer valuable insights into the market trends, investment opportunities, and technological innovations driving the future of solar energy and renewables across the region. Throughout the three-day event, participants will have the opportunity to connect with leading industry experts, explore the latest advancements in photovoltaics, utility-scale solar, manufacturing, and energy storage, and gain a deeper understanding of the evolving renewable energy landscape.

The Intersolar Middle East 2026 Conference Program will feature 40 internationally renowned speakers who will address key challenges and emerging opportunities in the global solar energy sector. Highlights include thought-provoking keynote presentations and expert panel discussions, as well as the Opening Plenary Session hosted in collaboration with the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA), showcasing the latest industry developments and market outlooks.

  • Case Studies: Solar Mega Projects and C&I Projects Across MENA: This session showcases large-scale project successes, innovations, and lessons learned, highlighting how strategic partnerships are advancing regional energy goals and setting new benchmarks for global renewable deployment.
  • Policy, Regulation & Finance: Unlocking Investment for Solar Growth: This session explores how effective policy frameworks, streamlined regulations, and innovative financing solutions can work together to accelerate the global expansion of solar energy.
  • Advanced PV Technologies and Manufacturing: This session examines high-efficiency cell designs, next-generation materials, and automated manufacturing innovations that reduce costs and scale deployment.
  • Digitalization & Smart Grids: AI, IoT & Blockchain in Solar Asset Management: This session explores AI-driven analytics, IoT-enabled monitoring, and blockchain-based transparency to optimize performance, streamline maintenance, and enhance profitability

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Mark Ring, Group Director, Middle East Energy, said: "Fifty years on, Middle East Energy remains the largest gathering of this region's power sector. The floorplan we are releasing today shows 1,528 companies choosing to be in Dubai this September. It is clear that the industry has made its decision.”

Discussing this year’s Middle East Energy, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism says “As the emirate continues to advance towards the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy goal to produce 100 per cent of its energy requirements from clean sources by 2050, Middle East Energy provides a platform to bring the global energy sector together to innovate, share knowledge, and forge partnerships, and we look forward to working alongside the organisers and welcoming exhibitors, speakers and visitors from around the world.”

More than 30,000 attendees have registered to attend the September 2026 event, and the full floorplan is available, here. Registration for visitors is open, here.

Intersolar Middle East and Middle East Energy are joining forces to offer the industry the ideal energy platform in the MENA region. The 49th Middle East Energy Exhibition hosted the Intersolar Middle East Exhibition and Conference from April 7-9, 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE. Intersolar focusses on the areas of photovoltaics, PV production technologies, and energy storage systems. Middle East Energy 2025, which was held under the patronage of the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, featured more than 1,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries in 16 halls and 18 international pavilions and attracted 36,438 energy industry professionals.

The 10th edition of Intersolar Middle East will take place from September 1 to 3, 2026 alongside with Middle East Energy 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE.

Intersolar Middle East is part of the world’s leading exhibition series for the solar industry. Since being founded more than 30 years ago, Intersolar has become the most important industry platform for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, installers, service providers project developers, planners, and start-ups of the solar industry. Intersolar exhibitions and conferences are held in Munich, San Diego, Gandhinagar, São Paulo, Dubai and Mexico City.

Intersolar is jointly organized by Solar Promotion International GmbH, Freiburg Management and Marketing International GmbH (FMMI) and Informa Markets MEA. For more information about the event, please visit: www.intersolar.ae

Middle East Energy is the region’s leading trade event for power infrastructure, bringing together decision-makers from across the energy industry to advance real-world projects. Held annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre, it combines a large-scale exhibition, five conferences and three co-located shows spanning transmission and distribution, renewables, storage and backup power. With more than 30,000 attendees and 1,500 exhibitors, it is where the global energy industry comes to do business.

For more information about the event, please visit: www.middleeast-energy.com

Intersolar Middle East Contact

Solar Promotion International GmbH | P.O. Box 100 170 | 75101 Pforzheim, Germany
Diana Stunz | Project Manager | Tel: +49 7231 58598-0 | stunz@solarpromotion.com
Peggy Härter-Zilay I Head of Group Communication & PR I haerter-zilay@solarpromotion.com

Hammam Khaled Al Asali
Email: Hammam.alasali@informa.com

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