ADIPEC 2026
About This Show
ADIPEC is one of the world's largest energy exhibitions and conferences, held every year at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Hosted by ADNOC and organized by dmg events, the 2026 edition runs 2-5 November under the theme "Performance under pressure: Energy systems in a new era". It covers the full energy value chain, from upstream oil and gas, natural gas and LNG to downstream and chemicals, low-carbon fuels, carbon management, power grids, maritime logistics and AI.
The 2025 edition drew a record 239,709 attendees from 172 countries. For 2026, ADIPEC reports more than 2,250 exhibiting companies, including 54 national and international oil and energy companies, and 30 country pavilions. Dedicated zones cover AI, digitalization, low carbon and chemicals, and maritime and logistics.
The conference runs 13 programs, six of them new for 2026, including Energy Security & Resilience, Upstream, and Grids, Infrastructure & Industrial Execution. ADIPEC expects 1,800+ speakers and 16,500+ delegates, with ministers and chief executives from across the global energy industry. Visitor passes cost US$60 before the show and US$120 on show days, conference sessions require a delegate pass, and general visitor admission is for people aged 18 and over.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is ADIPEC 2026?+
ADIPEC 2026 runs Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, on Khaleej Al Arabi Street in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The exhibition is open 10:00-18:30 from Monday to Wednesday and 10:00-17:30 on Thursday, UAE time (GST, UTC+4).
How much does an ADIPEC 2026 visitor pass cost?+
A visitor pass costs US$60 if you register before the show and US$120 during show days, 2-5 November 2026. It covers all exhibition halls, the AI, Low Carbon & Chemicals, Digitalisation and Maritime & Logistics zones, the country pavilions and Young ADIPEC. Your print-at-home badge is emailed about a week before the exhibition.
How much is an ADIPEC delegate pass?+
ADIPEC offers two four-day delegate passes for 2026. The Technical Pass costs US$2,030 and covers the SPE Technical Programme and the Downstream Technical Programme. The All Access pass costs US$7,250 and covers all 13 conference programs, networking events, delegate lunches and the exhibition halls. SPE members can ask delegate@adipec.com about member rates.
Does the ADIPEC visitor pass include the conferences?+
No. The visitor pass gives access to the exhibition halls and specialized zones only. Conference sessions need a Technical Pass or an All Access delegate pass, and Global Energy Club membership does not include conference access either.
Can children attend ADIPEC?+
ADIPEC's general visitor registration is for people aged 18 and over, and there are no childcare facilities at the venue. Young ADIPEC runs its own school and student programs, so schools and younger participants should use the program's own participation routes rather than ordinary visitor registration.
How big is ADIPEC?+
ADIPEC 2025 drew a record 239,709 attendees from 172 countries, up 17 percent on 2024, when 205,139 attended. For 2026, ADIPEC reports 2,250+ exhibiting companies, 54 national and international oil and energy companies and 30 country pavilions, and expects 1,800+ speakers and 16,500+ conference delegates.
What is the ADIPEC 2026 theme?+
The ADIPEC 2026 theme is "Performance under pressure: Energy systems in a new era", with a focus on energy security and resilience. The conference has 13 programs, six of them new for 2026: Energy Security & Resilience; Policy, Regulation & Governance; Upstream; Clean Power, Molecules & Carbon Management; Grids, Infrastructure & Industrial Execution; and Workforce & Skills.
How do I get to ADIPEC?+
ADIPEC recommends three options. Free hotel shuttles run every 30 minutes from selected Abu Dhabi and Yas Island hotels to the ADNEC Main Entrance, towards the venue in the morning and back to hotels from 16:00 to 19:00. A free park-and-ride runs every 5 minutes from 06:00 to 19:00 on show days from Zayed Sports City and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Careem gives 15 percent off rides to and from ADNEC with the code ADNEC.