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- Grow by shifting toward electric alternatives, enhancing resilience.
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Frost & Sullivan welcomed more than 2,000 business leaders, policymakers, investors, academics and innovators to the 20th Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) Summit in China, held August 4–5 at the Jing An Shangri-La in Shanghai.
Coinciding with Frost & Sullivan’s 65th anniversary, the summit featured more than 300 speakers and 150 keynote presentations and panel discussions. Topics included artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, consumer markets and investment - highlighting the forces reshaping global competitiveness and transformational growth.
The event combined a flagship plenary programme with 10 parallel forums and the fifth edition of Frost & Sullivan’s New Investment Event, fostering collaboration across business, finance, government, academia and research.
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Rethinking Growth in the Oil & Gas Industry: Strategic Imperatives for 2026 and Beyond
Growth in the oil and gas industry has long been driven by production expansion, resource access, and operational scale. That equation is changing as decarbonization, geopolitical uncertainty, technology advancements, and evolving regulations reshape investment decisions, operating models, and portfolio priorities.
Top Strategic Imperatives Shaping Growth in Critical Power Sector
The critical power industry is under increasing pressure as higher power densities, growing AI workloads, and constrained grid capacity make power infrastructure more complex. These shifts are exposing the limitations of conventional strategies built around peak-load planning, component-level reliability, and reactive maintenance.
Frost & Sullivan Appoints Dr. Vinod K. Aggarwal as Chief Economist
Frost & Sullivan recently announced the appointment of Dr. Vinod K. Aggarwal as Chief Economist. Having collaborated with the company for more than two decades across a range of advisory and leadership roles, Dr. Aggarwal brings deep expertise in the interplay of industries, policy and global strategy.
In this new capacity, Dr. Aggarwal will lead Frost & Sullivan’s global initiatives to help governments, corporations and investors navigate the shifting dynamics of industrial policy, economic statecraft and non-industry strategy. His work will focus on how geopolitical change and technological transformation are redefining global competitiveness.
How Smart Electricity Meters Are Powering the Next Phase of Grid Intelligence
Traditionally, smart meters have been deployed to improve billing accuracy and provide basic visibility into energy consumption. However, rising grid complexity, increasing renewable integration, and the push for electrification are exposing the limitations of these conventional use cases. This makes it harder for utilities to manage decentralized energy flows and respond to real-time grid conditions.
Conflow Power Group Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Global Company of the Year for Excellence in Smart Urban Infrastructure Leadership
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World Utilities Congress
Dates: 19-21 May 2026
Venue: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Celebrating its 5th year in 2026, the World Utilities Congress, hosted by TAQA from 19 - 21 May 2026 in Abu Dhabi, stands as a premier global platform uniting the utilities community to shape the future of power and water sectors. The event will bring together 25,000+ international attendees, 1,000+ delegates, and 500+ expert speakers.
Dates: 22nd to 24th October 2026
Venue: India Expo Mart & Centre, Greater Noida, India
Experience the future of sustainable energy at South Asia’s largest renewable energy and energy storage platform. REI Expo 2026, co-located with Energy Storage India, brings together 60,000+ trade visitors, 1,100+ brands, and 350+ speakers across 30,000+ sqm of exhibition space. Connect, learn, and discover the innovations shaping the energy transition.
Dates: 1-3 September 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Middle East Energy is where the world’s energy industry comes to do business. Bringing together 35,000+ energy professionals, 1,900+ exhibitors and 250+ expert speakers, the event helps organisations compare technologies, build valuable business connections and move energy infrastructure projects forward. From transmission and distribution to battery storage, renewables and critical power, Middle East Energy is where tomorrow’s energy takes shape.
The 20th Frost & Sullivan Global Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Summit and the 5th New Investment Event
Dates: 4-5 August 2026
Venue: Shanghai, China
On August 4-5, 2026, the 20th Frost & Sullivan Global Growth, Innovation and Leadership Summit and the 5th New Investment Event will have its grand opening at the Shangri La Hotel in Jing'an, Shanghai. This will also mark the 20th year milestone for Frost & Sullivan China to continue building on an international high-end communication platform for enterprises across China as well as the rest of the world.
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