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ADIPEC 2026 to mobilise global investment for energy security, AI, infrastructure – EnviroNews
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The global energy industry is set to converge on Abu Dhabi from November 2 to 5, 2026, for ADIPEC 2026, with the event expected to drive investment, partnerships and practical solutions for a rapidly changing energy landscape.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the conference and exhibition will take place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
The event comes as the world faces rising energy demand, geopolitical volatility, infrastructure constraints and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), placing energy security at the centre of discussions on economic stability and growth.
Organisers said ADIPEC 2026 will bring together ministers, chief executives, policymakers, investors, technology leaders, producers and energy customers to translate shared priorities into investment, commercial partnerships and project delivery.
Abdulmunim Al Kindy, Chairman of ADIPEC 2026, said recent volatility had reinforced the connection between energy security and 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,” he said.
He said the 2026 edition would focus on “growth, reliability, intelligence and delivery”, while connecting policy, capital, technology and industry to advance investments and partnerships aimed at providing secure and affordable energy.
Among the early confirmed speakers are UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei; Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi; Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh; and Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo.
The programme will also feature global energy executives including Shell CEO Wael Sawan, TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne, bp CEO Meg O’Neill, Oxy President and CEO Richard Jackson, ENI CEO Claudio Descalzi, Siemens Energy President and CEO Christian Bruch, SLB CEO Olivier Le Peuch, Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli, and Dangote Group President and CEO Aliko Dangote.
Other confirmed speakers include World Energy Council Secretary General and CEO Dr Angela Wilkinson and Hunt Energy Holdings Chairman and CEO Hunter Hunt.
Focus on investment and energy system resilience
For 2026, ADIPEC has redesigned its Strategic Conference around the forces reshaping the global energy system.
The programme will feature 11 programmes and more than 380 sessions examining energy security, infrastructure, investment, AI, industrial execution, policy, technology and workforce capabilities.
New strategic programmes include Energy Security & Resilience; Policy, Regulation & Governance; Upstream; Clean Power, Molecules & Carbon Management; Grids, Infrastructure & Industrial Execution; and Workforce & Skills.
Existing programmes have also been updated to reflect emerging priorities, including AI, digital and technology innovation, as well as downstream, chemicals and industrial value chains.
The Strategic Conference will be complemented by the Technical Conference, featuring the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Technical and Downstream Technical programmes.
Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, organisers of ADIPEC, said the event’s role in facilitating dialogue, collaboration and commercial engagement had become increasingly important as the energy landscape evolves.
He said the strong early participation in ADIPEC 2026 reflected the industry’s recognition of both the scale of investment opportunities and the urgency of delivering new energy infrastructure and technologies.
More than 2,250 companies confirmed
The ADIPEC Exhibition is expected to provide a major marketplace for energy companies, technology providers, investors and customers to develop commercial partnerships and move projects towards implementation.
Organisers said the 2025 edition generated US$53 billion in value through more than 49,000 deals, highlighting the exhibition’s role in facilitating investment and project development.
For the 2026 edition, more than 2,250 companies have already confirmed participation, including 54 national oil companies (NOCs), international oil companies (IOCs), national energy companies (NECs) and international energy companies (IECs).
The companies will be represented across 16 exhibition halls and 30 country pavilions.
Four specialised zones will also showcase market-ready technologies and solutions, connecting technology developers with customers, investors and potential partners.
With energy security, infrastructure investment and technological transformation high on the global agenda, ADIPEC 2026 is positioned as a major platform for governments and industry to discuss how investment and innovation can support the delivery of reliable, affordable and resilient energy systems.