The Global Energy Forum is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The Forum relies on the support of leading institutions, corporate partners, and individual sponsors to ensure the highest quality experience for policy makers, business executives, and thought leaders in the energy space. By partnering with the Global Energy Forum, companies play a crucial role in addressing the energy, political, and economic security challenges of a world in transition.

Partnership Levels and Benefits

Each year, our sponsors and partners’ generous support help make the Global Energy Forum a success. Sponsorship benefits include prominent branding, speaking opportunities, exclusive networking sessions, and more.

Platinum Co-Chair ($250,000)

  • Exclusive and private briefing opportunities with senior experts of the Atlantic Council during the forum
  • Mention in pre- and post-forum Global Energy Forum official press releases
  • One ticket to both the Distinguished Leadership Awards in Washington, DC, and the Global Citizen Awards in New York City
  • A special invitation for the CEO or designate to the Council’s Annual Board Dinner in Washington, DC, which features off-the records remarks by a high-level administration official
  • Atlantic Council assistance in scheduling interviews with various media at the forum, as desired
  • Permanent logo recognition on stage backdrops at the plenary and breakout sessions at the forum
  • CEO or senior designate invited to be part of the forum’s Leaders Council* and its exclusive off-the-record meals and discussions
  • Opportunity to feature CEO or Chairman as participant in a panel discussion
  • Guaranteed accommodations at main forum hotel
  • Opportunity to co-brand a workshop during the forum (limited based on space availability).
  • Access to bilateral meeting rooms during the forum (subject to availability) – Dedicated Room
  • Reserved area on partner information table to display and distribute company related material assisted by Atlantic Council staff (subject to availability)
  • Sponsorship of opening night small dinner on January 10
  • Dedicated Atlantic Council staffing throughout forum – Dedicated “Forum Sherpa” and access to Partner Help Desk
  • Access to all forum meals, networking events, and exclusive lobby areas
  • Logo recognition of support on printed materials, signage, and forum website (logo size dependent on partner level)
  • 10 Passes (total) for participants** to attend the forum and the gala dinner

Gold Forum Partner ($120,000)

  • CEO or senior designate invited to be part of the forum’s Leaders Council* and its exclusive off-the-record meals and discussions
  • Opportunity to feature CEO or Chairman as participant in a panel discussion
  • Guaranteed accommodations at main forum hotel
  • Opportunity to co-brand a workshop during the forum (limited based on space availability).
  • Access to bilateral meeting rooms during the forum (subject to availability) – Priority Access
  • Reserved area on partner information table to display and distribute company related material assisted by Atlantic Council staff (subject to availability)
  • Sponsorship of opening night small dinner on January 10 – $5,000 additional fee
  • Dedicated Atlantic Council staffing throughout forum – Shared “Forum Sherpa” and access to Partner Help Desk
  • Access to all forum meals, networking events, and exclusive lobby areas
  • Logo recognition of support on printed materials, signage, and forum website (logo size dependent on partner level)
  • 7 Passes (total) for participants** to attend the forum and the gala dinner

Silver Forum Partner ($60,000)

  • Opportunity to co-brand a workshop during the forum (limited based on space availability).
  • Access to bilateral meeting rooms during the forum (subject to availability) – Priority Access
  • Reserved area on partner information table to display and distribute company related material assisted by Atlantic Council staff (subject to availability)
  • Sponsorship of opening night small dinner on January 10 – $10,000 additional fee
  • Dedicated Atlantic Council staffing throughout forum – Access to Partner Help Desk
  • Access to all forum meals, networking events, and exclusive lobby areas
  • Logo recognition of support on printed materials, signage, and forum website (logo size dependent on partner level)
  • 5 Passes (total) for participants** to attend the forum and the gala dinner

Bronze Forum Partner ($30,000)

  • Sponsorship of opening night small dinner on January 10 – $15,000 additional fee
  • Dedicated Atlantic Council staffing throughout forum – Access to Partner Help Desk
  • Access to all forum meals, networking events, and exclusive lobby areas
  • Logo recognition of support on printed materials, signage, and forum website (logo size dependent on partner level)
  • 3 Passes (total) for participants** to attend the forum and the gala dinner

* The Forum’s Leaders Council comprises corporate representatives of platinum and gold forum partners, Atlantic Council Board Directors and International Advisory Board members. The Leaders Council convenes during the forum to discuss critical global and regional challenges in an off-the-record setting with government officials.
** Passes are only provided to partner company representatives.

This forum in fact provides a very important platform for industry, policy, and academic leaders to engage on key energy issues in a very complex way.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State, United Arab Emirates and Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Pictured from left to right: Claudio Descalzi, Chief Executive Officer, Eni; H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, and Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC; and Phongstorn Thavisin, President and CEO, PTTEP.

For more information about partnership opportunities and attendance, please contact Bryan Tamburro at btamburro@atlanticcouncil.org or +1 (202) 864-2830.

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