Early confirmed speakers at ADIPEC 2026 demonstrate global relevance

As the energy sector navigates rising demand, geopolitical uncertainty, infrastructure pressures and rapid technological change, ADIPEC 2026 is set to bring together some of the world's most influential leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, to help shape the future of global energy systems

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and hosted by ADNOC, ADIPEC 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 2–5 November 2026, convening policymakers, industry executives, technology innovators and investors from around the world.

Among the early confirmed speakers are a number of the energy sector’s most prominent voices, reflecting the diverse breadth of expertise and perspectives that will be represented across this year's programme.

Confirmed leaders include: Proscovia Nabbanja, CEO, Uganda National Oil Company; Wael Sawan, CEO, Shell; Claudio Descalzi, CEO of ENI; Osama Mobarez, Secretary General, EMGF; Olivier Le Peuch, CEO of SLB; Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes; Horacio Marín, Chairman of the Board and CEO of YPF; Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of the Board of Kawasaki Heavy Industries; Dr Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General and CEO of the World Energy Council; Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Group; Hunter Hunt, Chairman and CEO of Hunt Energy Holdings; Stuart Bradie, Chair of the Board, President and CEO of KBR; and Professor Haruhiko Ando, CEO of the Japan Cooperation Center for Petroleum and Sustainable Energy.

These leaders will contribute to an expanded Strategic Conference designed around the key challenges and opportunities shaping energy markets today. Featuring more than 380 sessions across 11 specialised programmes, the conference will explore topics including energy security and resilience, market stability, infrastructure delivery, investment, workforce development, industrial competitiveness and the growing role of AI in transforming energy systems.

New programmes for 2026 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 refreshed to better reflect evolving industry priorities, including AI, Digital & Technology and Downstream, Chemicals & Industrial Value Chains.

In parallel, ADIPEC's exhibition will bring together more than 2,250 companies across 17 halls, including 54 national, international, integrated and independent energy companies, alongside 30 country pavilions. New features such as an expanded AI Zone and an enhanced Low Carbon and Chemicals Zone will showcase technologies and solutions supporting the next phase of energy development.

Expected to attract more than 239,000 attendees, 1,800 speakers and 16,500 delegates, ADIPEC 2026 will serve as a global platform for the partnerships, investment decisions and innovations needed to strengthen energy systems and support long-term economic growth. 

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