News & Events: Energy Exports Conference, gateway to global opportunities

The Energy Exports Conference (EEC) is the EIC’s flagship event –and one of the few times in the year we welcome all of our regional directors together to showcase the diverse projects and developments taking place in their region. We also welcome our Advisory Committee partners: Aberdeen City Council, Decom Mission, the Department for Business & Trade (DBT), Energy Transition Zone, Global Underwater Hub, Offshore Energies UK, the North Sea Transition Authority, Scottish Development International (SDI) and UK Export Finance. Together, we shape the conference programme and welcome speakers and delegations from around the world to Aberdeen.

A platform born from need

The UK supply chain sector plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, but breaking into the export market has long been a challenge. For years, businesses have struggled to find viable routes to access foreign markets and grow their presence globally. Enter EEC – an event designed to open doors and connect companies with export-focused insight and support.

Launched in 2019, EEC was created in response to a significant need in the UK energy supply chain: a platform sharing how they could access overseas potential and explore their exporting strategy – one of the most difficult growth strategies in which to succeed.

EEC 2025 will showcase more than US$100bn in opportunities and allow a years’ networking in a week

Evolving to serve the supply chain

From inception, EEC has focused on highlighting export opportunities directly to the supply chain. But as it evolved, so did the needs of its audience. In 2023, the Advisory Committee made a landmark decision: the event would be free to attend. This ensures that all businesses, particularly small-to-medium enterprises, cam access the information that could help them to navigate and thrive in their exporting strategies.

This was not just about making the event accessible, but also about reinforcing its core mission: to be the go-to space for anyone in the supply chain who wants to break into markets beyond the UK. As a result, EEC has become the main event for identifying worldwide energy opportunities and meeting decision makers.

Powering global connections

One of the cornerstones of EEC’s success has been its close partnership with the DBT and SDI. These collaborations have ensured that the event attracts delegations from across the world, broadening its reach and impact. During the last six years, we have welcomed large delegations from Japan, Greece, Africa, Turkey, Spain, Brazil, Peru, Chile and Ukraine.

In 2023 and 2024, EEC had the privilege of welcoming delegations from Aramco Overseas from the Hague, where the procurement team connected with more than 450 companies – a significant achievement for both the visiting delegates and the UK businesses that were eager to work with a major player from outside the domestic market.

While networking and meetings are at EEC’s heart, it also provides a truly immersive experience for delegations. One of the highlights each year includes the site visits to local offshore wind farms, including Aberdeen and Kincardine Offshore Wind Farms. This allows delegations to witness first-hand the scale and innovation of the UK’s renewable energy sector, which is becoming an increasingly important part of the global energy supply chain.

As EEC grows, its focus is on ensuring that UK supply chain is well-represented and competitive. The Advisory Committee is adamant about keeping the experience in-person, ensuring that businesses show their true commitment to the sector. This face-to-face approach fosters genuine relationships and creates meaningful opportunities for collaboration and trade.

As the world economy evolves and international markets shift, EEC’s role in facilitating global trade for UK businesses has never been more crucial. For those attending or reading about the event – whether during or after – this is just the beginning. EEC 2025 will showcase more than US$100bn in opportunities and allow delegates to do a years’ networking in one week while bringing global delegation to Aberdeen, Scotland.

Upcoming Events

Meet the Energy Players in Sabah (SOGCE 2025) 3 July 2025 Sabah, Malaysia

For more information: kualalumpur@the-eic.com

EIC Connect Energy Brazil 7 August 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

For more information: rio@the-eic.com

EIC Pavilion at Offshore Europe 2025 2-5 September 2025 Aberdeen, UK

For more information: internationaltrade@the-eic.com

Check out our full calendar with in-person events, webinars, trade delegations, pavilions and training sessions on the-eic.com/Events/Calendar

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