ADIPEC 2026 will bring together global energy, technology, finance and industry leaders in Abu Dhabi from November 2 to 5 to focus on investment, energy security and the development of resilient and intelligent energy systems. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the event will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Ministers, CEOs, investors, policymakers and technology leaders are expected to participate as the global energy sector responds to rising demand, geopolitical volatility, infrastructure constraints and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI).
ADIPEC will provide a platform for participants to discuss energy security, infrastructure development, investment, technology and industrial execution, while advancing commercial partnerships and projects aimed at supporting secure, reliable and affordable energy supplies.
Among the early confirmed speakers are Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE; His Excellency Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Egypt; His Excellency Saleh Kharabsheh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jordan; RtHon Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Nigeria; Wael Sawan, CEO, Shell; Patrick Pouyanne, Chairman and CEO, TotalEnergies; Meg O’Neill, CEO, bp; Richard Jackson, President and CEO, Oxy; Claudio Descalzi, CEO, Eni; Christian Bruch, President and CEO, Siemens Energy; Olivier Le Peuch, CEO, SLB; and Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO, Baker Hughes.
Other confirmed speakers include Horacio Marín, Chairman of the Board and CEO, YPF; Dr Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General and CEO, World Energy Council; Aliko Dangote, President and CEO, Dangote Group; Hunter Hunt, Chairman and CEO, Hunt Energy Holdings; Stuart Bradie, Chair of the Board, President and CEO, KBR; Dr Olivier Oullier, CEO and Co-founder, Inclusive Brains; and Prof. Haruhiko Ando, CEO, Japan Cooperation Center for Petroleum and Sustainable Energy.
Abdulmunim Al Kindy, Chairman of ADIPEC 2026, said, “Recent volatility has reaffirmed a simple truth: energy security is economic stability. As demand rises and AI transforms both the energy sector and the economies it powers, the world must invest ahead of demand, diversify supply and strengthen the infrastructure, technology and capabilities that keep energy moving.”
The Strategic Conference has been redesigned for 2026 around issues shaping the energy sector, including rising demand, energy security, infrastructure, investment, AI, industrial execution and workforce capabilities. Across 11 programmes and more than 380 sessions, delegates will examine the investment, partnerships and decisions required to expand energy supply and strengthen energy systems.
New programmes include Energy Security & Resilience; Policy, Regulation & Governance; Upstream; Clean Power, Molecules & Carbon Management; Grids, Infrastructure & Industrial Execution; and Workforce & Skills. Existing programmes covering AI, Digital & Technology Innovation and Downstream, Chemicals & Industrial Value Chains have also been updated.
The Strategic Conference will be complemented by the Technical Conference, including SPE Technical and Downstream Technical programmes, bringing together engineers and technical specialists to address operational challenges and project delivery> Christopher Hudson, President, dmg events, the organiser of ADIPEC, said the event would provide a platform for dialogue, collaboration and commercial engagement as the energy landscape evolves.
The ADIPEC Exhibition will feature more than 2,250 confirmed companies, including 54 NOCs, IOCs, NECs and IECs, across 16 halls and 30 country pavilions. Four specialised zones will connect technologies and solutions with customers, investors and partners.
In 2025, ADIPEC generated US$53 billion in value through more than 49,000 deals. The 2026 edition is expected to welcome 239,000 attendees, more than 2,250 exhibitors and over 1,800 speakers. ADIPEC 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi from November 2-5. Hosted by ADNOC, the event brings together governments, industry, investors and technology companies to address energy supply, investment, technology and partnerships. ADNOC is a diversified energy and petrochemicals group wholly owned by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The company explores and produces hydrocarbons and supports the UAE’s economic growth and diversification through its energy businesses.
