The Geneva Energy Forum (GEF) is an independent, impartial, and non-profit association that brings together professionals from across the energy sector and the wider community. As societal expectations evolve regarding energy sources, production, storage, and consumption, the GEF provides its members with knowledge, insight, and interaction to better understand and act upon emerging risks and opportunities.
Our mission is to examine the complex mix of options shaping the energy sector and to support society—today and in the future.
Thought Leadership: Establish a reputation for impartial, expert knowledge across the energy sector.
Outreach & Advocacy: Inform decision-makers through science and fact-based presentations and debates.
Public Engagement: Participate in events to share unbiased insights on energy transition impacts.
Collaboration: Work with other professional organisations.
Founded informally in 2000 as the Geneva Petroleum Club, the organisation began when three Geneva-based oil executives met to discuss upstream petroleum developments. The Club expanded rapidly, attracting senior professionals from oil and gas exploration and production.
2003: Official registration in the Canton of Geneva and election of the first Executive Committee.
2020: Members recognised the need to broaden focus beyond petroleum as energy transition topics dominated discussions.
2021: At an Extraordinary AGM, members unanimously approved the transformation into the Geneva Energy Forum.
This evolution reflects our commitment to fact-based science and economics, ensuring energy remains affordable, reliable, and sustainable. Today, the GEF fosters expertise, networking, and collaboration across the entire energy value chain.