ADIPEC 2025, which kicks off on Monday (November 3) in Abu Dhabi, will serve as a vital platform to attract investment, drive innovation, and advance long-term carbon neutrality goals.
ADIPEC 2025 will highlight the necessity of strengthening current energy system resilience alongside the increased deployment of smart solutions and technologies that accelerate global progress.
The event will host its largest ever gathering of global leaders from across the energy ecosystem, bringing together more than 45 ministers and 250 C-suite executives to address the world’s need for more energy – by building and scaling resilient systems that deliver progress for all.
Hosted by ADNOC under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, ADIPEC 2025 will be hosted at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi till November 6 under the theme ‘Energy. Intelligence. Impact.’, convening leaders, policymakers, innovators and academics from across energy, technology, finance and beyond.
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, will deliver the opening address for the ADIPEC 2025 Opening Ceremony.
Also part of the ceremony, a moderated ministerial panel will bring together Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior, US; Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, UAE; and Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Qatar. The Opening Ceremony will also feature a session with Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft.
Global leadership
ADIPEC 2025 will host 45 ministers and over 250 C-suite executives from across the energy, finance, and technology sectors. Newly confirmed high-level speakers include: Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary General, OPEC; Minister of Energy and Natural Resources His Excellency Nathanael Liminski, Minister for Federal, European, International Affairs and Media, State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; Joseph Al-Saddi, Minister of Energy, Lebanon; Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, Minister of Energy, Republic of Uzbekistan; Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman & CEO, Baker Hughes; Dai Hualing, Chairman of CNPC; Dr Guy Diedrich, Chief Innovation Officer, Cisco; Claudio Descalzi, CEO, Eni; Ian Bremmer, Founder, Euroasia Group; Francesco La Camera, Director General, International Renewable Energy Agency; Jack Hidary, CEO, SandboxAQ; and Olivier Le Peuch, CEO, SLB.
Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, said: “With the greatest number of ministers and C-suite executives ever in attendance, this year’s event reflects the urgency and ambition driving energy transformation worldwide. Our most robust exhibition to date and a conference programme that spans every facet of the energy ecosystem underscore ADIPEC’s role as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration and actionable progress. From policy to technology, ADIPEC 2025 is where the future of energy is shaped.”
Showcasing innovation and impact
The ADIPEC Exhibition is also its largest ever and includes among its offerings many new features designed to highlight innovative products and services advancing global energy transformation. Visitors will be able to experience the latest technologies driving efficiency in the industry.
Unitree’s H1 robot – the world’s fastest and most agile humanoid – will be on display, standing at 1.8 metres tall and able to run at a record‑setting 3.3 metres per second.
Gecko Robotics’ TOKA- 5, a wall-climbing robot used for inspection and data collection on critical infrastructure, can be piloted by attendees.
IKM Subsea will display one of the most capable electrically-powered work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROV) in the market – the Merlin ROV – which can dive up to 3,000 metres.
Data Bridge’s SkyShine, the world’s most advanced drone‑cleaning service, uses autonomous drones with AI and LIDAR to clean skyscraper façades and solar panels safely and efficiently.
Bechtel’s Low Energy Ejector Desalination System (LEEDS) transforms high‑salinity produced water into clean, reusable water.
ADIPEC has cemented the UAE’s global leadership in shaping the future of energy and accelerating the sector’s transformation through investment, artificial intelligence (AI), and international partnerships.
The expanded AI Zone at ADIPEC underscores Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for integrating energy and AI sectors. The zone will demonstrate how AI tools and solutions contribute to optimising energy systems, enhancing efficiency, enabling smarter infrastructure, and driving sustainable progress on a wide scale.
Over the years, ADIPEC has evolved into a pivotal hub in the global energy industry, fostering commercial, financial, and technological dialogue to accelerate the transition toward more efficient, sustainable, and intelligent energy systems.
ADIPEC 2025 marks its largest and most comprehensive edition yet, gathering key global economic sectors—from energy, technology, and finance to logistics and policy—to meet global energy demand in more sustainable and cost-effective ways.
The conference and exhibition will host more than 2,250 exhibitors across 17 halls and feature four specialised zones: AI Zone, Decarbonisation Zone, Maritime & Logistics Zone, and Digitalisation Zone, along with a new Low Carbon & Chemicals Expo.
The event will include 30 international pavilions, including those from emerging markets, which will highlight ready investment opportunities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This reflects the importance of public-private partnerships in fostering innovation, developing infrastructure, and expanding access to clean energy.
ADIPEC 2025 is expected to attract more than 205,000 visitors from 172 countries worldwide. It features 12 programmes and over 380 sessions with more than 1,800 international speakers.
The event introduces several new features, notably the ADIPEC 2025 Cultural Pavilion, which serves as the UAE's cultural gateway to the world. It provides an open invitation for visitors to explore the essence of the national identity, values, and the qualitative transformation the country has undergone in various fields.
The Young ADIPEC programme will offer interactive educational experiences, direct career mentorship, and innovation challenges designed to inspire and empower the next generation of energy leaders.
Through its conferences and exhibition, ADIPEC champions intelligent choices that embrace all viable energy sources, technologies and innovations to build sustainable systems that deliver energy to more people, more affordably, and with lower carbon intensity.