Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Energy Super Week will run from Monday, August 25 to Friday, August 29 at BEXCO and Nurimaru Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) House in Busan, Korea. This international event brings together global energy leaders in conjunction with the 2025 World Climate Industry EXPO (WCE), the 16th Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting (CEM16), the 10th Mission Innovation Ministerial Meeting (MI-10), and the 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting.

The five-day event has been organized through active cooperation among Korean ministries, including the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. As chair of APEC 2025 KOREA, CEM16, and MI-10, Korea will lead discussions on advancing global energy agendas and present AI-driven strategies for energy innovation and climate action under the theme “Energy for AI & AI for Energy.” Energy Super Week will bring together 40 government delegations, officials from 65 international organizations, 1,300 prominent figures including global business executives, and representatives from 540 companies. Korea aims to leverage this opportunity to strengthen its role as a hub for international energy cooperation.

2025 WCE: Platform for AI and Energy Innovation

❶ The 2025 World Climate Industry EXPO (WCE) will be co-hosted by the Korean government, the International Energy Agency (IEA), and the World Bank (WB) from August 27 to 29 at BEXCO. Following opening remarks by Korea’s Prime Minister, leading figures in the global energy and climate sectors—including IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and Microsoft Director of Sustainability Policy Michelle Patron—will deliver keynote addresses. This year’s expo carries added significance as WB joins as a new co-host, reinforcing global cooperation.

❷ The 2025 WCE will feature 12 global conferences, four of which are organized directly by international bodies such as IEA, WB, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Key agendas include energy & AI, smart energy, and low-carbon innovation strategies, with participation from major global tech companies including Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, and General Electric. Korean ministries and organizations will also host sessions to explore climate and energy solutions in collaboration with the international community. Hosts include MOTIE, the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth, Busan Metropolitan City, MSIT, the Korea Meteorological Administration, the Korea Forest Service, and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

❸ The 2025 WCE will operate six exhibition halls showcasing nearly 540 companies, including Samsung, LG, and other major Korean corporations. Exhibits will highlight innovations across offshore wind energy, hydrogen, and carbon reduction technologies. A highlight will be the newly launched “Energy Highway” hall, where Korean power equipment companies will present next-generation power grids, high-voltage direct current transmission systems, energy storage systems, and digital power solutions. This new hall is designed as a symbolic space to communicate the new Korean administration’s visions for energy transition to the international community.

❹ Alongside the conferences and exhibitions, visitors can take part in a job fair and global networking program featuring 45 Korean public energy corporations, Germany’s RWE, the Global Green Growth Institute, and WB. Their participation is expected to generate new job opportunities and expand international cooperation. To further enrich the event, experiential programs will include a talk concert by a science YouTuber on August 28, an AI-based photography experience, and a drone light show at Gwangalli Beach on August 27.

APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting: Advancing Global Policymaking and Cooperation

Ministerial meetings will be held in succession during Energy Super Week. The 16th Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting (CEM16) and the 10th Mission Innovation Ministerial Meeting (MI-10) will take place from August 25 to 27 at BEXCO under the theme “Energizing Cooperation for a Prosperous Future.” Participants will discuss policy and technological innovation to accelerate the spread of clean energy.

These two events bring together senior government officials and representatives from leading international companies and organizations to seek joint public-private initiatives across four key agendas: Power Transformation; Future Fuels (such as hydrogen and bio-energy); Industry Decarbonization & Energy Efficiency; and Energy & AI.

The 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting will follow from August 27 to 28 at Nurimaru APEC House and Paradise Hotel Busan. Delegations at the ministerial or sub-ministerial level from all 21 member economies—together with nearly 330 representatives from international organizations and private sector stakeholders—will focus on pressing global issues, including strengthening power grid infrastructure and energy security, ensuring stable power supply for data centers, and promoting energy innovation through AI.

Korea’s MOTIE Minister Kim Jung-kwan emphasized that as chair of the three ministerial meetings during Energy Super Week, Korea must demonstrate international leadership in the energy sector. He added that the success of this event would lay the foundation for the successful 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in October.