Abu Dhabi:ADIPEC 2026, the world's largest energy event, is scheduled to open on Monday in Abu Dhabi. The event will host over 40 ministers and global executives, providing a platform for high-level discussions, investment, and business engagement over four days.
According to Wam, the event will feature more than 1,800 speakers and 2,260 exhibiting companies, marking its largest exhibition to date. With 16 fully booked halls, 30 country pavilions, and over 239,000 attendees from more than 170 countries, the exhibition is poised to be a significant gathering for the energy sector.
Participants will include 54 national and international oil and energy companies, such as bp, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil, along with major technology firms including Siemens AG and Microsoft. The strong demand for exhibition space has led to the relocation of the Opening Ceremony to the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, allowing for additional capacity at the ADNEC Centre.
The event is held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and hosted by ADNOC. It aims to address rising energy demand, geopolitical shifts, and infrastructure needs, focusing on energy security, resilience, and investment.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, will address the opening ceremony, setting the tone for strategic dialogue and commercial engagement. A ministerial discussion on energy security will include prominent figures such as Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei and Katherina Reiche.
More than 40 ministers and leading CEOs, including Meg O'Neill from bp and Richard Jackson from Oxy, will participate. Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, highlighted the industry's commitment to ADIPEC, noting the event's importance for fostering international cooperation and business partnerships.
The event will also feature specialized industry zones focused on AI, digitalization, low carbon, and maritime logistics, showcasing technological advancements in energy operations. The expanded AI Zone, co-hosted by AIQ, will emphasize applications of AI and automation.
Overall, ADIPEC 2026 will host over 1,800 speakers and 380 sessions across 13 conference programs, addressing key energy topics such as security, infrastructure, and workforce development. The Technical Conference will also convene experts to share practical insights and solutions for improving energy sector performance.