In response to industry demand, this month's World Future Energy Summit, WFES, the International Water Summit, IWS, and EcoWaste being held in Abu Dhabi, have expanded their conference and exhibition programmes to four days, providing delegates with greater opportunities to meet with policy makers, entrepreneurs, experts and technologists driving next-generation sustainability innovations.

WFES, IWS and EcoWaste will take place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, ADSW, from January 17th-24th, which is expected to attract more than 32,000 people from 170 countries. Hosted by Masdar, ADSW is a yearly platform that addresses the interconnected challenges of energy and water security, climate risk and sustainable development.

"Last year's participants expressed that three days were not enough for all the ideas and opportunities they wanted to showcase," said Naji El Haddad, group event director. "Adding another day allows us to continue to grow ADSW as a world-class platform for the generation of business-based, actionable solutions to the world's energy challenges," he said.

One of WFES's fourth day highlights will be a panel sharing lessons learned from solar and wind projects around the world. The panel will include leading clean energy experts who will share views on successes and challenges faced in the development of renewable energy projects.

IWS will utilise the final day in a session on food security in Arab countries, roundtable sessions focused on sustainability issues, as well as two workshops dealing with water resources management in Abu Dhabi and sustaining the marine and coastal environment in the Arabian Gulf.

The fourth day will also give EcoWaste attendees an extended opportunity to meet with the 50 leading local and international suppliers and more than 2,000 regional buyers and professionals.

ADSW is set to feature the seventh Zayed Future Energy Prize Award Ceremony which coincides with the Fifth General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency.

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