Goa is set to become the epicenter of global energy discussions as it gears up to host the second edition of India Energy Week (IEW) from February 6 – 9, 2024.

The event, to be held at the ONGC Institute of Petroleum Safety, Health and Environment Management (IPSHEM) in the southern part of the state, is expected to attract over 35,000 participants from more than 100 countries.

Building on the success of its debut edition earlier this year, inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, IEW 2023 garnered widespread acclaim for showcasing India’s resilience in the energy sector. This grand scale event drew nearly 37,000 attendees from 149 countries, featured 326 companies in exhibitions, and hosted 315 speakers in over 80 conference sessions.

Organized by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, IEW 2024 is poised to be a catalyst for meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among industry experts, policymakers, academia, and entrepreneurs.

IEW 2024 is set to witness 35,000 participants and representation from 100+ countries. With over 350 exhibitors, 400 speakers, and 4,000 delegates, the conference will delve into diverse themes during ministerial, leadership, technical sessions, and roundtable discussions.

These conferences will explore critical topics such as energy transition, development of a future-ready energy stack, significance of alternate fuels, and the profound impact of localization, regionalization, and globalization on energy-related industrialization.

Gurmeet Singh, Director General, FIPI said, "The spotlight at IEW 2024 will demonstrate India's intricate energy landscape, characterized by a diverse energy mix, rapid growth in renewable energy, challenges related to energy access, urbanization, and economic development, all within the context of addressing climate change."

Sanjeev Singhal, Executive Director & Head, ONGC said, "IEW will also provide a tremendous increase in tourist footfalls, with over 35,000 people visiting the beautiful state of Goa. We are working very closely with the Government of Goa, which is extending all cooperation to have world-class infrastructure support, traffic management, among other things."

Rajeev Jain, Director General, Press Information Bureau (PIB) said, "IEW 2024 builds on the first edition of IEW, inaugurated by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who underscored the unprecedented possibilities emerging in India’s energy sector. This time we will ensure that the event will foster partnerships, drive innovation, and explore solutions that will propel India's energy sector into a sustainable and vibrant future."