Abu dhabi: ADIPEC has reaffirmed its global leadership role in accelerating progress, enhancing value, and driving innovative solutions, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence and energy in shaping a more sustainable future for the global energy sector. Over the past three editions, ADIPEC has succeeded in generating business deals and economic returns exceeding USD 27 billion (AED 99.2 billion) across various energy segments, underscoring its positive impact in driving growth and strengthening collaboration within the global energy ecosystem.
According to Emirates News Agency, at ADIPEC 2022, business deals worth USD 8.2 billion were signed among participating companies. The 2023 edition achieved USD 8.8 billion in economic returns for the global energy sector, along with over USD 350 million in benefits to several economic sectors within the UAE. The 40th edition, ADIPEC 2024, recorded deals surpassing USD 10 billion across diverse industries, reinforcing the event's position as a major global platform advancing the energy transition and innovation.
Abdulmunim Saif Alkindy, Chair of ADIPEC 2025, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the ADIPEC's theme of "Energy. Intelligence. Impact." reflects a belief that, as global populations expand, new growth economies emerge, and the development of Artificial Intelligence accelerates, energy and intelligence are the twin engines that will set the pace of global progress. This year's program will focus on building resilience in today's energy systems while investing to scale intelligent energy solutions needed for sustainable economic growth.
Alkindy explained that ADIPEC 2025 will convene the AI-energy nexus to unlock the solutions, partnerships, and investments needed to build a resilient and inclusive sector for the next era of progress. The integration of AI and energy is creating a strategic advantage for more secure, inclusive, and sustainable outcomes with measurable impact at speed and scale. AI is central to the theme this year.
The Strategic Conference, under "Unlocking AI in Energy: Scaling Intelligence with Confidence," will explore how AI intersects with policy, infrastructure, and skills to drive scalable deployment. The Technical Conference will spotlight real-world innovation, from predictive maintenance to intelligent grids. The AI Zone Leadership Roundtables will explore practical applications, investment strategies, governance frameworks, regulatory considerations, and actionable solutions needed to unlock AI's potential for advancing energy systems transformation.
ADIPEC plays a pivotal role in driving the global energy agenda forward, with greater speed, unity, and a shared commitment to creating a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future for all. Last year, more than $10 billion of deals were signed during ADIPEC. This year, with even greater participation from energy, technology, and investment sectors, ADIPEC is expected to deliver real outcomes and impact.
The stories shared, partnerships forged, and commitments made at this event will enable addressing the world's growing demand for energy, which requires an intelligent and pragmatic approach embracing all viable sources and technologies to drive long-term socioeconomic growth.
ADIPEC has expanded this year in terms of floor space. The AI Zone has been expanded, and a new co-located event, the Chemicals and Low-Carbon Expo, has been introduced in response to industry needs. The expo will showcase innovative companies across ammonia, hydrogen, methanol, carbon capture, energy storage, chemicals, and renewable and clean energy, as part of ADIPEC's commitment to embrace all viable sources and technologies.
ADIPEC 2025 will feature the most expansive edition of Young ADIPEC to date, now with 11 components designed to educate, inspire, and empower high school and university students to pursue careers in energy. The ADIPEC Youth Council will continue to convene talented young minds to help shape conversations at ADIPEC 2025, enabling next-generation energy leaders to engage with pioneers, develop skills, and shape intelligent energy systems.
Reflecting the UAE's role as a convening power for communities, the Chair of ADIPEC 2025 announced the introduction of a new UAE Culture Pavilion at the main entrance to showcase the collaborative and innovative spirit that makes the UAE a dynamic place to live and work. The pavilion will immerse the global community in the culture of partnership that defines progress in the UAE.
Together, these initiatives ensure ADIPEC is not only about shaping markets but also about shaping the next generation of leaders who will carry intelligent energy systems forward.