Abu Dhabi:ADIPEC 2026 is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from November 2 to 5, 2026 at the ADNEC Centre, under the patronage of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The event aims to drive investment in resilient and intelligent energy systems and will see participation from ministers, CEOs, and senior leaders from various sectors including energy, technology, finance, and industry.
According to Emirates News Agency, the conference will bring together the global energy industry to address rising energy demand, geopolitical challenges, infrastructure constraints, and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. This underscores the importance of energy security for economic stability and growth.
As the world's largest energy conference and exhibition, ADIPEC 2026 will leverage the UAE's status as a reliable energy supplier and a hub for technology and industry. The event will gather policymakers, producers, investors, technology leaders, and customers to align priorities and foster partnerships that support reliable and affordable energy supplies and long-term growth.
The conference will feature speakers such as Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Wael Sawan, CEO of Shell; Patrick Pouyanne, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies; and several other global leaders. Abdulmunim Al Kindy, Chairman of ADIPEC 2026, emphasized the need for investment to meet rising demand and to diversify supply.
New for 2026, the Strategic Conference will focus on themes like energy security, infrastructure, AI, and workforce capability. It will include 11 programmes and over 380 sessions, opening with the Energy Security Forum to discuss resilience and supply chain challenges.
Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, highlighted the importance of ADIPEC as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, as it brings together industry leaders to address energy demand, supply issues, and technological advancements. With 2,250 companies already confirmed, ADIPEC 2026 is poised to be a significant event, fostering connections and commercial outcomes in the global energy sector.