ADSW 2025 to bring state heads and ministers together to spark innovation for a sustainable AL future

Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 is set to convene an extraordinary assembly of global leaders. From 13 heads of state to over 140 ministers, business magnates, and technology pioneers, the ADSW Summit will take place on 14–15 January, igniting discussions on supercharging socioeconomic and technological advancements. This year, the event spotlights a potential US$10 trillion economic transformation, a theme that resonates with forward-thinking industries like aluminium.

Pioneering progress at the ADSW summit

The ADSW Summit, the centrepiece of the week, promises 34 dedicated sessions with over 70 renowned speakers, all focused on actionable strategies for sustainable growth. Under the theme ‘The Nexus of Next: Supercharging Sustainable Progress, the summit will delve into how cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) can drive resilience, inclusivity, and prosperity.

This provides a unique opportunity for aluminium businesses to explore how AI and other advanced systems can revolutionise production, enhance energy efficiency, and elevate supply chain sustainability, aligning with the global transition to a greener economy.

Distinguished leaders joining the conversation

Among the participating heads of state are H.E. Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, H.E. William Ruto of Kenya, and H.E. Giorgia Meloni of Italy, alongside other influential figures shaping global policies. UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, H.E. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, brought forth the relevance of the event, “ADSW is not just a platform but a bold call to action to explore interconnected systems driving a new era of supercharged progress, unlocking endless possibilities to help build a better tomorrow for all.”

Technological innovation meets sustainability

As global aluminium stakeholders face the growing demand for sustainable practices, the ADSW Summit offers a roadmap to innovation. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, has remarked,

“With technological advances creating unprecedented opportunities for economic progress, ADSW 2025 will catalyse change by uniting policy, business, and technology leaders. This is the moment to accelerate our transformation towards a sustainable future.”

Key Topics Relevant to Aluminium

For the aluminium sector, the summit’s agenda includes discussions highly pertinent to industry evolution:

• Global energy systems transformation: Opportunities for reducing carbon footprints.
• AI’s role in sustainability: Predictive maintenance and efficiency in smelting processes.
• Energy storage innovations: Key to supporting renewable-powered aluminium production.
• Climate risk modelling: Strategies to navigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Behavioural shifts: How evolving consumer demands are shaping sustainable materials.

With keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panel discussions, ADSW 2025 is an unparalleled platform to explore emerging trends and forge partnerships.

Highlights and clean energy commitment

Further accentuating its adherence to sustainability, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) will power ADSW 2025 using Clean Energy Certificates for 305 megawatts, offsetting all energy consumption during the event.

Key dates include:

• January 12 – 13: IRENA Assembly
• January 13: Global Climate Finance Annual Meeting
• January 14: ADSW Opening Ceremony and Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony
• January 14 – 15: ADSW Summit
• January 14 – 16: World Future Energy Summit; Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Forum and Hub
• January 15: Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Forum
• January 16: Green Hydrogen Summit, Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum & Investor Connect
• January 17-18: The Festival at Masdar City

Hosted by Masdar, ADSW 2025 is poised to shape the future of industries like aluminium, inspiring innovation and collaboration across the global community. For those invested in the future of aluminium and sustainability, ADSW 2025 is more than an event – it’s a gateway to transformative opportunities.

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