KT's climate action conference to return for 4th edition on September 17
UAE's premier climate action conference, Journey to Net Zero – UAE 2025, is back with its fourth edition happening on September 17 at Kempinski Central, Downtown Dubai.
Organised by KT Events, this high-impact business forum is built around the powerful theme 'Local Action, Global Impact', spotlighting the UAE's leadership in translating bold sustainability commitments into measurable, sector-wide outcomes.
As the global momentum toward decarbonisation accelerates, this forum convenes top-level decision-makers from across government, business, and innovation ecosystems to address the practical, financial, and technological dimensions of the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Charter. With a curated agenda that spans sustainable real estate, climate tech, green mobility, energy transition, responsible retail, ESG integration, and digital sustainability, the 2025 edition goes beyond ambition, focusing on how national policy is being operationalised through public-private collaboration and commercially scalable solutions.
Held in the heart of Dubai, the conference brings together Chief Sustainability Officers, CEOs, ESG leaders, energy transition directors, investment heads, public policy stakeholders, and innovators driving systemic change across critical sectors. It will explore how companies are embedding sustainability into core strategy, how supply chains are being restructured for climate readiness, and how technology, from carbon-neutral data centres to smart logistics, is enabling the next phase of low-carbon transformation.
The forum also addresses regulatory readiness and ESG compliance, offering clarity on mandatory disclosures, green financing frameworks, and the evolving expectations placed on businesses operating in the region. Delegates will engage with real case studies, learn from regional pioneers, and connect with decision-makers who are shaping the country's climate response on the ground.
Designed as a solutions-oriented platform for those leading the charge in sustainability, Journey to Net Zero – UAE 2025 marks a pivotal opportunity to align with the UAE's Vision 2031, accelerate green innovation, and build partnerships that position climate responsibility as both a business imperative and a competitive advantage.
Join us this September in Dubai and be part of the UAE's most critical climate dialogue — where local innovation meets global ambition.
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