17th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM17)
Ministerial
From 11 October to 13 October 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The 17th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM17) will take place from 11-13 October 2026, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Riyadh’s Exhibition and Conference Centre, during Riyadh Energy Week and alongside the 11th Mission Innovation meeting (MI-11).
The meeting will bring together Ministers from across the CEM membership and beyond, Heads of International Organisations, C-suite representatives from business and industry, and experts from across the CEM community to showcase impact under the banner of:
INSPIRING TRANSFORMATIONS
TO DELIVER REGIONAL TRANSITIONS
Ministers and delegates will be able to engage meaningfully in a variety of sessions to advance their priorities, showcase examples of success and impact, and make powerful announcements about the progress made and future areas of work.
Programme elements
Details of the 3-day programme are still being developed but will include the following key programmatic elements:

For full programming and logistical details, visit the official CEM17 website.