ADIPEC 2025 opened today in Abu Dhabi, hosting its largest ever gathering of global leaders from across the energy ecosystem, bringing together more than 45 ministers and 250 C-suite executives.

About 1,800+ speakers, including government leaders from around the world, including Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Germany, Lebanon, and Uzbekistan, as well as industry leaders from Shell, bp, ExxonMobil, CNPC, Eni, Microsoft, SandboxAQ, SLB

The leaders will 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 is held 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,  delivered the opening address for the ADIPEC 2025 Opening Ceremony this morning.

Also part of the ceremony, a moderated ministerial panel will bring together Doug Burgum, 55th Secretary of the Interior, United States of America; His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, United Arab Emirates; and His Excellency 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.

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 

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.

In response to the escalating pace of advancement in the global energy sector and the growing need to develop and retain skilled energy professionals, ADIPEC 2025 will kick off its largest Young ADIPEC programme ever. The 13th edition of Young ADIPEC will feature 11 components designed to equip students with the skills, insights and experiences needed to thrive in a dynamic energy landscape, with a goal of engaging over 1,000 high school students and 400 university participants.

On the ground at ADIPEC, Young ADIPEC has introduced The Innovators this year, a dedicated zone where young innovators showcase groundbreaking energy-related research, ideas and projects throughout the four days of ADIPEC. Aimed at youth from across the UAE, this zone provides students with the opportunity to present their work to industry leaders, investors and peers, bridging the gap between academic innovation and commercial application.

ADIPEC 2025 will also see the announcement of the winners of Young ADIPEC’s Methane Abatement Challenge, a competition for UAE-based high school students to showcase innovative ideas to reduce methane emissions. - TradeArabia News Service

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