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9th OPEC International Seminar

Charting pathways together: the future of global energy

9-10 July 2025 | Hofburg Palace | Vienna, Austria

”The OPEC International Seminar has gained a global recognition due to its outstanding record for the calibre of speakers and participants and the quality of discussions that address the most pressing issues related to the energy industry. We look forward to welcoming all our guests to Vienna in July 2025 for what will be an engaging and exceptional event.

HE Haitham Al GhaisOPEC Secretary General

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About the Seminar

Day 1

  • State-of-the-art opening ceremony
  • New perspectives, many panelists and speakers
  • Addressing energy transitions, market stability, energy security, investment, technology, innovation and much more
  • Ministerial sessions
  • High-level roundtables
  • Unique networking opportunities and side discussions
  • Exclusive Gala Dinner at the prestigious City Hall of Vienna

Day 2

  • Inspiring conversations and fruitful discussions on key industry issues, including energy transitions, energy poverty eradication, climate change policies, cooperation and more
  • Networking and VIP areas
  • Wrap-up sessions, newsletters and handouts
  • Focus on the youth and students participation
  • Access to a rich multimedia section covering the event
  • Special concluding remarks

Gala Dinner

The Gala Dinner on the first evening of the Seminar is a vital element of the OPEC Seminar.

Held at the magnificent Vienna City Hall, this event will be the perfect occasion for casual discussions and networking. Furthermore, on the occasion of the Gala Dinner, the prestigious OPEC Awards will take place, making this a truly unforgettable evening.

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The OPEC Seminar is an ideal platform for both oil-producing and consuming nations to engage with each other, as well as with critical stakeholders, on key issues impacting global energy markets.

HE Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al JaberMinister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate,
and Group CEO and Managing Director of ADNOC
United Arab Emirates
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The Seminar is a very important platform to deal with the latest challenges the oil market faces.

HE Bijan ZanganehFormer Minister of Petroleum
Islamic Republic of Iran
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The successful OPEC International Seminar brought together participants from all over the world.

HE Emmanuel Ibe KachikwuFormer Minister of State for Petroleum Resources
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Over the years, this Seminar has proven to be an invaluable venue, bringing together representatives from governments, industry, the media and others to discuss issues of importance to world energy and the global economy.

HE Ali I. NaimiFormer Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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The OPEC Seminar comes at a timely moment to continue the cooperation, which embraces the critical elements of sustainability, dialogue and decisions.

HE Dr. Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-RumhyFormer Minister of Oil and Gas
Sultanate of Oman
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The OPEC Seminar allows us to examine in some detail the main issues affecting the oil industry. It also provides an important yardstick as to where we stand today in a global context.

HE Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-SadaFormer Minister of Energy and Industry
State of Qatar
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I very much value the efforts of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to extend the dialogue and cooperation on energy issues.

HE Dr. Heinz FischerFormer Federal President
Republic of Austria

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