The ADIPEC Exhibition & Conference is a premier event in the energy industry, held from 2-5 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The event is the world's largest energy event, attracting over 239,000 exhibition attendees and 2,250 exhibiting companies. The conference features 16,500+ delegates and 1,800+ speakers, with 12 conference programs and participation from 54 NOCs, IOCs, NECs, and IECs.

The event's goal is to examine how the global energy system is adapting to an era of energy addition and advance practical cross-sector solutions that strengthen resilience, scale investment, modernize infrastructure, and drive long-term stability and progress. The conference brings together leaders from across energy, finance, and technology to turn strategy into delivery and strengthen the resilience of the global energy system.

The event features various programs, including the Young ADIPEC initiative, which aims to inspire the next generation of energy leaders by fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. The program includes field trips, ambassador connect, school connect, industry connect, SANED youth talks, experimental and edutainment hub, university connect, and methane mitigation competition.

The Young ADIPEC program offers various activities, such as field trips to real-world energy field sites, training and innovation centers, and energy workshop facilities. The program also includes ambassador connect, which provides an opportunity for former participants to inspire current participants and guide them to various energy career paths. School connect aims to bridge the gap between classrooms and the energy industry, while industry connect provides undergraduate students with first-hand experience in the energy industry through two-week internship experiences.

The event also features the SANED program, which offers volunteering opportunities for university students and young professionals to gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and build their networks within the energy industry. Youth talks offer a forum for the next generation of energy professionals to connect with leaders and experts from the industry, while the experimental and edutainment hub provides an on-site learning platform to win the hearts and minds of today's youth.

University connect aims to connect the UAE's young innovators with industry leaders, providing students with a glimpse of