Under UAE President’s Patronage, ADIPEC 2026 Set for Abu Dhabi in November

Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2026 will be held in Abu Dhabi from 2–5 November, under the patronage of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and hosted by the UAE Energy Authority. It will be hosted at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi.

The four-day event, hosted by ADNOC, will concentrate on how to mobilise investment for resilient and smart energy systems and how to meet escalating energy demand and infrastructure requirements as well as increase energy transition towards lower-carbon energy, and introduce artificial intelligence.

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ADIPEC 2026 to Bring Global Energy Industry Together

Over 2,250 exhibiting companies, including 54 national and international energy companies, are expected to attend ADIPEC, in 16 Halls and 30 Country pavilions. Over 1,800 speakers will be on the programme over 380 sessions in 13 programmes.

The extent of participation puts Abu Dhabi in the centre of the stage for both policymakers and investors, energy producers, technology firms and industry experts wanting to form partnerships and find solutions on the energy value chain.

Energy Security and Resilience in Focus

Rising demand, geopolitical uncertainty and infrastructure constraints are expected to be significant factors affecting energy security, which will be a key focus of ADIPEC 2026. The strategic programme will analyze the opportunities for investing and technology to reinforce energy systems and contribute towards long-term economic resilience.

Maritime and logistics, infrastructure, supply chain and industrial execution will also be prominent and highlight the significance of reliable networks for global energy flows.

AI and Decarbonisation Take Centre Stage

AI will also be represented with the dedicated AI Zone, where the possibilities of smart technologies for energy systems and industrial processes will be discussed.

In addition, there are dedicated sections for the topics of low carbon technologies, chemicals, digitalisation, maritime and logistics. The platforms will discuss measures such as hydrogen, ammonia or CCUS, industrial electrification and digital infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi Prepares for Major Energy Gathering

ADIPEC 2026 is expected to host over 239,000 attendees for networking, investment discussions and technology showcases, for more than 23 years. Visitor passes are discounted admission to the exhibition and special zones and different delegate programmes are available for conference sessions.

FAQs

When is ADIPEC 2026?

ADIPEC 2026 will be held from Nov 2-5, 2026.

What will be the venue for ADIPEC 2026?

The conference will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

What are the key issues to be discussed at ADIPEC 2026?

Themes that are key are energy security, resilient infrastructure, artificial intelligence, digitalisation, decarbonisation and investments in future energy systems.