Abu Dhabi:Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 42nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026) was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event is being held at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi until 5th November, with participation from energy ministers, senior officials, and leaders from the energy, technology, finance, and industrial sectors globally. The opening ceremony took place at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre.
The attendance included H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Adviser and Commander of the Bahrain Royal Guard; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; various ministers and senior officials; and executives from leading international energy companies.
ADIPEC serves as the world's largest energy conference and exhibition, acting as a platform for decision-makers, investors, experts, and industry leaders to discuss the future of energy. It aims to strengthen international cooperation and explore investment and technology opportunities amidst rising global energy demand and economic transformation.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour emphasized the UAE's role as a reliable partner in global energy security through strategic investment and advanced technology deployment. He highlighted the need for new solutions, stronger international cooperation, and increased investment in resilient energy systems.
This year's ADIPEC focuses on strategic priorities such as energy security, resilience, infrastructure development, and the integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate project development.
The event features over 2,260 exhibitors across 16 halls and 30 country pavilions, showcasing global energy technologies. More than 239,000 attendees are expected, with over 1,800 speakers participating in 380 sessions addressing key global energy priorities.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber delivered an opening address, praising the UAE's resilience and unity in challenging times. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and political solutions for market stability and ADNOC's ambition to become the world's most customer-centric energy company.
The partnership between ADNOC, OpenAI, and G42, guided by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to transform ADNOC's operations through advanced artificial intelligence. Dr. Al Jaber reaffirmed the UAE's commitment as a reliable global partner.