H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani Delivers the Opening Keynote
The 2026 Marsh Energy Industry Summit, held under the theme “Resilience in a Volatile World,” concluded yesterday at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha, convening senior leaders from across the energy value chain, alongside experts in insurance, risk advisory, and strategic consulting from Qatar and the wider region.
Held with Qatar Insurance (QIC) as Diamond Sponsor, the summit provided a high-level platform to examine the structural shifts reshaping the global energy landscape — from geopolitical realignments and macroeconomic uncertainty to cyber threats, supply chain vulnerabilities, and accelerating technological transformation.
The summit opened with a keynote address by H
E. Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin Thani Jasim Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Insurance, who emphasized that volatility is no longer cyclical but structural — requiring institutions to embed resilience at the core of strategy, governance, and capital allocation.
His Excellency highlighted that resilience today is not reactive, but deliberate — built on long-term planning, cross-sector integration, and trust among market participants. He underscored the critical role of the insurance industry at the intersection of risk, capital, and growth, enabling stability, protecting balance sheets, and facilitating sustained investment in strategic sectors such as energy.
He further called for deeper collaboration among energy leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, insurers, and technology partners to collectively address systemic risks and reinforce investor confidence in an increasingly complex global environment.
The summit’s agenda focused on actionable insights and forward-looking strategies, covering:
Regional geopolitical risk dynamics and global macroeconomic trends
Emerging and evolving risks shaping 2026 and beyond
Enhancing supply chain resilience through advanced data and analytics
Human capital priorities within the energy and natural resources sector
Developments and underwriting trends in the energy insurance market
Cyber risk management in an era of escalating digital exposure
As Diamond Sponsor, QIC delivered a strategic presentation outlining its digital transformation roadmap and the role of innovation in designing advanced insurance solutions tailored to the evolving risk profile of the energy sector.
A high-level market panel featuring senior executives from leading global insurers provided additional insight into underwriting discipline, capacity dynamics, and emerging opportunities across regional energy markets.
The summit concluded with a clear and consistent message: resilience is no longer a theoretical construct — it is a competitive and strategic imperative. In an era defined by uncertainty, organizations that proactively strengthen risk frameworks, enhance adaptability, and foster collaboration will be best positioned to ensure business continuity and long-term sector stability.