International events organisers dmg events and Deutsche Messe AG (DMAG) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a major new global energy exhibition and conference set to launch in Germany in 2027.

The agreement brings together the combined global reach, sector expertise and convening strength of the two organisations.

By uniting dmg events’ leadership in world-class energy platforms – including Adipec, Gastech and India Energy Week – with Deutsche Messe AG’s longstanding expertise in large-scale industrial and technology exhibitions, supported by its deep governmental and institutional networks, the partnership draws on decades of experience at the intersection of global industry, energy and innovation.

Together, the two organisers will deliver a high-impact event designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving global energy system.

The MoU was signed by Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, and Dr Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Board of Deutsche Messe AG, during the annual UFI Global Congress in Hong Kong held last month (November).

Global energy demand is rising faster than at any point in the last two decades. Electricity consumption alone is expected to grow by around 25 per cent by 2030, fuelled by population growth, urbanisation and rising living standards across emerging markets, said the organisations.

As millions enter the global middle class, demand for cooling, heating, transport and household appliances is accelerating, adding sustained pressure to power systems and fuel supply chains, they stated.

At the same time, the expansion of digital infrastructure is reshaping global energy needs. AI and data centres could consume up to 10 per cent of global electricity by 2030, intensifying pressure on already stretched power grids and underscoring the urgent need for system-wide resilience.

Nations across both developed and emerging markets are confronting this dual imperative: securing supply while expanding capacity, said industry experts.

To address this moment, dmg events and DMAG are developing a platform that brings together the full breadth of the global energy system.

Spanning fuels, power generation, grids, storage, clean technologies, digital infrastructure, mobility solutions and major energy-using sectors, the event will create a unique forum for strategic dialogue and practical action.

It will convene producers, solution providers, technology companies, financiers, policymakers and emerging innovators to explore the pathways that will shape energy security, system resilience and future economic growth.