About

Energy Summit is a global event that spearheads innovation and entrepreneurship in the areas of energy and sustainability. Organized in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), it is aimed at connecting specialists, leaders and innovators from around the world to discuss the next steps to be taken towards energy transition and sustainable solutions.

Co-organized with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The collaboration with the MIT – recognized by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as the world’s top university for twelve years in a row – allows having direct access to cutting-edge knowledge, advanced research, a global network of specialists and the academia.

Energy Transition: a global opportunity

The Energy Summit is driven by 4Ds: Decarbonization, Digitization, Decentralization and Democratization. These pillars are shaping the future of the energy sector, as decarbonization becomes a global priority to reach net zero targets by 2050.

Decarbonization

Energy generation and distribution while reducing CO2 emissions

Decentralization

Better power generation and distribution.

Digitization

Use of digital technologies to boost efficiency.

Democratization

Affordable quality energy for all.

MIT Reap methodology: building an innovation ecosystem

The event follows the MIT REAP (Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program) methodology that highlights the importance of collaboration between five key stakeholders: government, corporate, academia, risk capital, and the entrepreneurial community.

Facts & Figures

In 2024, the event offered 150 hours of content distributed across 5,000 m2 of total area, in three days. With over 10,000 participants, more than 180 speakers (out of which more than 80 CEOs and other C-level executives, 40 government authorities and 20 international keynote speakers), the event delivered R$ 30 million-plus in advertising value equivalency.

3-day

event

5,000 m²

of total area

10,000+

attendees

3,300 +

participating organizations

80+

business partners

150 + hours

of content

180 +

speakers

R$ 30MLN +

of advertising value equivalency

520 +

articles published

15.5 MLN +

users reached

ESG

(Environmental, Social and Governance)

Woman in Energy

At the 2024 edition of Energy Summit, The Women in Energy initiative was a major success: 43% of the attendees were women. This is a significant achievement considering that female participation in Brazil’s energy sector accounts for 20% only, according to a 2023 survey carried out by Brazil’s energy sector regulator ANEEL ('Mulheres no Setor Elétrico' / Women in the Energy Sector). This milestone evidences the positive impact of diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Net Zero

The 2024 edition of Energy Summit has achieved a certified net zero carbon footprint by offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) – such as carbon dioxide (CO2) – generated during the event. With the GHG Protocol, an internationally recognized methodology to calculate and monitor GHG emissions, the environmental impact of the Energy Summit event can be measured by calculating the emissions from transportation to the energy used. UN-certified carbon credits were purchased to offset 291 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions (CO2e)

Zero Waste to Landfill

The 2024 edition of Energy Summit was a Zero Waste to Landfill event. Thanks to collaboration with Polen, all waste generated was offset while encouraging the recycling chains by collaborating with partner recycling coalitions and stimulating the circular economy.

Inclusion and accessibility

All speeches are translated into Brazilian sign language to ensure participation of all, while being a global event also means that we provide simultaneous interpretation for all speeches.

Students, R&D centers and universities:

Complimentary admission tickets were offered to public school students thanks to collaboration with the Rio de Janeiro State Administration, the master sponsor of the event. Approximately 300 students attended the discussion panels or volunteered during the event, which allowed them to earn after-school certificates.