A total of 48 government ministers are among the 261 influential senior leaders confirmed to speak at the upcoming World Energy Congress in Istanbul, Turkey.

The 23rd edition of the event will run from October 9 to 13.

The range of players signed up from across the energy spectrum include international exhibitors such as Saudi Aramco, Sonatrach, ITER, Engie and Qatar Petroleum, while industry speakers include Rachel Kyte, from the global Sustainable Energy for All initiative, Bob Dudley, BP CEO, Alexey Miller, Gazprom chairman and Steve Bolze, GE senior vice president and CEO, Power and Water. EDF was confirmed last week as the latest silver sponsor of the event.

CNN is also confirmed as the event’s international broadcast partner, while Turkish official wire Anadolu Agency will be the global communication partner of this significant event. CNBC had already signed up as the international business media partner.

The four-day programme will tackle the critical issues facing the energy industry under the theme “Embracing New Frontiers”.

Hasan Murat Mercan, president of the Turkish Member Committee, World Energy Council commented: “The Congress is an excellent platform for all companies and organisations in the energy sector to come together, network, share ideas and collaborate on the future challenges and opportunities.”

“Turkey is positioned at the crossroads of the most important energy markets at a time of profound global change, which makes it a good base for the event. Preparations for the Congress are progressing well and all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure that it runs smoothly and securely,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service