Annual Forum
The region’s senior decision-makers meet to examine the commercial, policy and investment choices shaping a resilient future.
Sustainability Forum Middle East
Engage.
Act.
Deliver.
Driving Climate and Economic Resilience for the MENA Region
About SFME
A regional platform built for action.
Sustainability Forum Middle East brings business leaders, policymakers, investors and sustainability experts together to accelerate practical climate action and economic resilience across MENA.
Launched in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2022, SFME connects high-level dialogue with programmes designed to move ideas into implementation.
Our year-round platform
One platform.
Four ways to engage.
Regional Roundtable Series
Focused conversations across MENA that surface practical solutions, market insight and cross-sector collaboration.
View the series →Executive Workshops
Applied learning with leading knowledge partners, built around the capabilities businesses need to act.
Explore workshops →Sustainability Future Lab
A forward-looking programme connecting emerging leaders with expertise, tools and a regional network.
Discover the Lab →What we cover
Climate innovation at the heart of business.
The agenda shaping MENA’s next economy. SFME examines the priorities influencing the region’s transition.
01Strategy & leadership
02Transition finance
03Future of energy
04Regulatory regimes
05AI & technology
06Cross-sector industry
Upcoming 5th Edition 2027
26 – 27January
2027Kingdom of Bahrain
2027Kingdom of Bahrain
In the presence of
H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina
Minister of Oil and Environment
Special Envoy for Climate Change Affairs
Sustainability for Value CreationDriving Resilience, Innovation and Growth
5th Edition
2027 Forum
Programme
A programme designed to move from insight to implementation.
Keynote perspectives
Senior regional and international voices set out the leadership choices that matter now.
Strategic panels
Government, business, finance, energy and technology leaders examine the systems, policies and partnerships required for delivery.
Applied workshops
Practical learning helps organisations translate commitments into credible action.
Purposeful connections
Curated networking creates space for partnerships and regional collaboration.
Agenda 2027
Day 1 · 26 January 2027
The detailed programme will appear here as sessions and speakers are confirmed.
Day 2 · 27 January 2027
The detailed programme will appear here as sessions and speakers are confirmed.
Speakers 2027
Speaker announcements will appear here, with profiles, session details and links to the programme.
Past Editions
The evolution of regional dialogue and action.
2026
4th Edition
Advancing Alignment, Innovation, and Implementation for Energy and Climate Transformation.
2025
3rd Edition
Mobilizing Action and Investment for Climate and Energy Resilience.
2024
2nd Edition
Achieving Net Zero: Pathways to Accelerating Implementation.
2023
1st Edition
Business Transition to Net Zero: The Path Towards a Successful Low-Carbon Future.
What to expect
5th Edition
Highlights
650+sustainability, climate & business leaders from MENA & globally
50+expert speakers
Multiple Workshopsknowledge-building for practitioners
Networkingextend your reach through new connections across MENA
Who attends
Leaders shaping the region’s transformation.
A diverse group of decision-makers and specialists lead our conversations.
01Government officials, ministers and dignitaries.
02Regional and international sustainability experts.
03C-suite, finance, risk and investor relations professionals.
04Management consultants and sustainability experts, HR and communications officers.
Regional Roundtable Series
Focused dialogue. Regional impact.
Energy Efficiency
Scaling practical solutions for high-performance buildings and cities.
Sustainable Resilience
Building stronger systems for a changing climate.
Climate Solidarity
Strengthening collaboration across borders and sectors.
AI for Sustainability
Using technology to accelerate measurable outcomes.
The Future of Energy
Transition, security and the pathways ahead.
Oceans at the Frontline
Harnessing marine ecosystems for climate action.
Advisory Committee
Experience that moves the conversation forward.
Abdullah Saeed Al Jubran
Central Cluster Head
The National Water Company
Abdurahman Alsum
Executive Director, Sustainability & CSR
ACWA Power
Ian McCallum
Chief Sustainability Officer
Bank ABC
Jessica Robinson
Partner
Solve Strategies
Kal Subramanian
Head of Clients & Markets
KPMG Bahrain
Karim El Jisr
Executive Director, Sustainability
Red Sea Global
Eng. Khalid bin Mohammed Albalushi
Director General of Climate Change
Environment Authority, Oman
Sh. Khalifa Al Khalifa
Vice President — Health & Environment
Bapco Refining
Laila Danesh
Managing Director
FinMark Communications
Eng. Layla Sabeel
Director of Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Supreme Council for Environment
Okan Ugurlu
Climate Change Expert, Carbon Pricing Department
Republic of Türkiye
Sarah Baashan
Corporate Sustainability Director
Aramco
Victoria Barron
Chief Sustainability Officer
Gulf International BankPartners
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News &
Insights
SFME Hosts High-Level Networking Reception for Bahrain’s Sustainability and Climate Ecosystem
More than 80 leaders and sustainability professionals gathered to strengthen connections and advance regional climate action.
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Energy Efficiency Roundtable Highlights Pathways for Accelerating Delivery
SFME, Tabreed Bahrain and BCG convened leaders to examine practical approaches under Bahrain’s National Energy Strategy.
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SFME Announces Speakers for High-Level Energy Efficiency Roundtable
Senior voices from government, infrastructure, finance and international organisations joined the June programme.
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Sustainability Future Lab Concludes its Inaugural Edition
The university challenge ended with a student pitch showcase and awards ceremony celebrating practical youth-led solutions.
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