The 2027 President’s Award Recipient and Dinner Speaker will be announced soon.
2026 President’s Award Recipient & International Energy Week Dinner Speaker:
Lei Zhang, Founder and CEO of Envision
Lei Zhang, Founder and CEO of Envision, has been awarded the 2026 Energy Institute President’s Award. This is our highest honour, recognising extraordinary leadership and impact in global energy.
A globally recognised entrepreneur and advocate for sustainable innovation, Lei founded Envision Group in 2007 and is the first entrepreneur and business leader to receive this prestigious award. Under his leadership, Envision has led some of the world’s most innovative renewable energy systems, spanning smart wind turbines, advanced battery systems, and net zero industrial parks with the use of AI technology. The company’s mission ‘to solve the challenges for a sustainable future’ has helped accelerate decarbonisation in economies across Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas.
Lei is an active participant in international climate and energy forums and a key contributor to global discussions on clean technology and sustainable infrastructure investment and co-founded the LSE Global School of Sustainability. He was recently included in Time 100’s Most Influential Climate Leaders of 2025.
Lei commented ahead of receiving the award:
'I am deeply honored to receive the President’s Award from the Energy Institute. Humanity now stands at the threshold of a new energy paradigm — one that will lead us toward a renewable civilization.
At Envision, we believe sustainability is the new prosperity, and we are committed to building an intelligent, renewable energy system that enables every community to access clean, affordable and abundant energy.'
On 12 February 2026, Lei received the President’s Award and addressed guests as a keynote speaker at the International Energy Week Awards Dinner.
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The 2027 categories will open for entries shortly.
| 2026 Timings | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Drinks Reception | 18:30 | 19:15 |
| Awards Dinner | 19:15 | 21:45 |
| After Party | 21:45 | 00:45 |
International Energy Awards Timeline
Awards submissions open
Portal opens for entries and supporting materials.
Awards submissions close
Final deadline for entry submission.
Submission packs circulated
Entries compiled and shared with judges for review.
Scorecards due
Judges submit completed scoring and comments.
Judging meeting
Hybrid sessions (online & in-person) to finalise shortlists.
Shortlisted entrants notified
All shortlisted entries contacted and briefed on next steps.
EI Awards & Dinner
Winners announced and celebrated at the EI Awards & Dinner.
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