Empower announces 2026 IDEA diamond sponsorship
DUBAI, UAE, 9 December 2025: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) said it will serve as the diamond sponsor of the International District Energy Association (IDEA) conferences and exhibitions in 2026. Making the announcement through a Press Release, Empower said the sponsorship covers IDEA Campus Energy 2026, IDEA 2026 and other events under the association’s Annual Sustaining Sponsor programme.
Empower said its continued sponsorship for the third consecutive year reflects its ongoing commitment in the global District Cooling sector and its role in facilitating communication and knowledge exchange among key players in the energy and cooling sectors.
The company said IDEA’s events bring together utility sector leaders, energy experts, decision-makers and technology innovators from around the world to explore the latest solutions in District Cooling, heating and sustainable energy infrastructure. Empower added that the events serve as a global forum for sharing best practices that support the advancement of the District Energy sector and strengthen its future worldwide.
According to Empower, IDEA events also provide opportunities for various entities and organisations to showcase their practices and innovations, driving resilience and sustainability in District Cooling systems in cities, university campuses and communities. Empower said that its participation reinforces UAE’s leadership in sustainable urban development and underscores its commitment to global knowledge sharing for the advancement of the sector.
Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, said: “Empower’s Diamond Sponsorship of the International District Energy Association (IDEA) 2026 events is an extension of our firm commitment to supporting the global development of the District Cooling sector and consolidating the UAE’s pioneering position in energy efficiency initiatives. At Empower, we believe that the future of District Cooling depends on integrating innovation and collaboration. Therefore, we are keen to actively participate in international platforms that bring together experts and decision-makers to exchange experiences and formulate solutions that contribute to building more resilient and sustainable cooling systems. Our participation for the third year in a row reaffirms Empower’s pivotal role in driving the transformation toward more sustainable cities and strengthening our ability to share our advanced expertise and enrich the global dialogue on the future of District Cooling.”
Rob Thornton, President, CEO, IDEA, said: “Empower’s continued sponsorship of IDEA’s events demonstrates its strong leadership and longstanding commitment to supporting the development of the district energy sector on a global scale. We highly appreciate their contribution and look forward to productive discussions at the upcoming 2026 events and to building on the advancements achieved in previous years to strengthen the sector’s future further”
Empower said its sponsorship of IDEA’s events serves as a strategic platform for the company to showcase its recent achievements in the District Cooling sector, including its experience in developing urban cooling infrastructure and implementing global technologies in energy efficiency and sustainability. The company added that these developments support its position in the global market and contribute to wider discussions on the future direction of the District Cooling industry.