UAE Business: Digitalisation is ‘transforming the utilities sector’ – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Digitalisation is ‘transforming the utilities sector’ – Gulf Digital News

The utilities sector, an underlying facilitator for all industries, has witnessed a spike in the adoption of digital technology and it is expected to climb as power demand rises to drive economic development.

Placed in this context, the World Utilities Congress, with a dedicated strategic panel on Digital Transformation and Technological Innovations, will deeper into how digitalisation will transform the utilities sector.

The Congress will take place on from May 9 to 11 in Abu Dhabi’s Adnec, convening more than 10,000 global utilities professionals to explore critical topics, including the future of low carbon power and water supplies.

Increasing efficiency

Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, the organisers of the World Utilities Congress said: “Adopting digital technologies will help utility company managers increase the efficiency of their assets, save energy and water, and lead to an overall more sustainable country.”

He added: “Data will also play an integral role in decision-making, both for current projects and future developments, paving the way for a new energy ecosystem.”

Hosted by Taqa, the global exhibition and congress provides an unrivalled platform to explore the latest products, innovations, and technological advancements across the global utilities landscape. It will bring together water and power leaders to provide insights on building resilient