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IEW 2025 Incorporates seven key strategic themes (Collaboration, Resilience, Transition, Capacity, Digital
Frontiers, Innovation, Leadership) with greater emphasis on pragmatic solutions for decarbonization,
energy equity, and low-carbon economies.

The inclusion of 20 thematic categories this year, compared to 18 in 2024, highlights a broader focus on
cutting-edge issues such as AI, digitalization, and maritime decarbonization. The conference's structured
stages—Resilience and Transition—align perfectly with India's dual goals of energy independence and
decarbonization, ensuring relevance to global and national agendas alike.

The event is expected to have participation from over 70,000 delegates from 120 countries, 700+
exhibitors, and 10 country pavilions United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia etc. and
8 thematic zones, this flagship event will provide a premier platform to drive the global energy dialogue,
showcase breakthrough technologies, and foster international collaboration for a sustainable energy
future.

In IEW 2025, we have seen a 29% increase in abstract received and a 24% increase in speaker participation,
emphasizing IEW’s stature as a platform for industry innovation. Sessions now cover vital topics like future
clean power pathways, grid-scale energy storage, and methane mitigation technologies, reflecting the
industry's forward-looking priorities.

The event will witness robust participation from key Indian energy ministries, including the Ministry of
Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), NITI Aayog, and the Ministry of Mines and
Minerals. This reflects a whole-of-government approach, ensuring seamless collaboration and
comprehensive engagement across the entire energy sector, underscoring India’s commitment to
integrated and inclusive energy solutions.

The event will place a special emphasis on showcasing India’s transformative efforts across the entire
energy landscape including strengthening energy security and promoting energy justice, amplifying the
voice of the Global South, and unveiling the immense investment opportunities within India’s
hydrocarbon sector. It will also spotlight India’s advancements in renewable energy and cutting-edge
technologies such as battery storage, 2G and 3G biofuels, green ammonia, and hydrogen production,
positioning the nation as a global leader in sustainable and innovative energy solutions.

Highlighting the significance of this prestigious event, Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas, remarked, “IEW 2025 offers a platform where global stakeholders can freely exchange
ideas, explore opportunities, and witness India’s leadership in navigating complex energy transitions. As a
springboard for collaboration on key energy projects, including green hydrogen technologies, solar
innovations, or advanced exploration techniques, this event represents a crucible of global energy
innovation.”

IEW 2025 will feature impactful side events to foster global collaboration and innovation in the energy
sector. Key among them is the Clean Cooking Ministerial, which will focus on accelerating the global
adoption of clean cooking solutions. This event offers India an opportunity to showcase its success stories,
such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), as a model for driving access to clean cooking energy.

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