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Energy leaders from across Africa will participate in the Strategic Conference. (Image source: dmg events)

The upcoming edition of ADIPEC 2026 will feature a strong contingent of African government leaders, underlining the continent's growing importance in shaping the future of global energy markets

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 to 5 November 2026, convening policymakers, industry executives, technology innovators and investors from around the world.

Senior ministers and energy leaders from across Africa are expected to participate in the event's Strategic Conference and high-level discussions, bringing perspectives from some of the world's fastest-growing energy markets. Their participation reflects increasing collaboration between African nations, the Middle East and international partners to expand energy access, attract investment and advance sustainable economic development.

Among the confirmed speakers are: Rt. Honourable Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas); Honourable James Opiyo Wandayi, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum; Honourable July Moyo, Zimbabwe's Minister of Energy and Power Development; and His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, Libya's Minister of Oil and Gas.

Also participating are: His Excellency El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, Senegal's Minister of Energy and Petroleum; His Excellency Tiémoko Traoré, Mali's Minister of Energy and Water; and His Excellency Karim Badawi, Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. They will be joined by Proscovia Nabbanja, Chief Executive Officer of Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), representing one of Africa's most closely watched emerging energy companies.

Africa is home to vast oil, gas and renewable energy resources and is expected to play a pivotal role in meeting rising global energy demand while supporting economic growth across the continent. Many countries are pursuing strategies that balance energy security, industrial development and emissions reduction, creating new opportunities for investment, technology deployment and cross-border collaboration.

At ADIPEC 2026, African leaders will engage with global decision-makers on topics including energy security, gas development, infrastructure investment, energy access, digitalisation and the pathways to a lower-carbon future. Their presence will reinforce ADIPEC's role as a leading platform for international dialogue and partnership, bringing together governments and industry to accelerate progress toward a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system.

To register to attend ADIPEC 2026, visit https://www.adipec.com/

The workshop will show how Flyability's Elios 3 is transforming the way challenging inspections are approached.

A bespoke hands-on workshop is being held on 16 September in Dubai on Transforming oil and gas inspections with Elios 3, which will show how Flyability's Elios 3 is transforming the way challenging inspections are approached

The oil and gas industry continues to face increasing pressure to improve safety, reduce operational downtime and enhance inspection efficiency. Increasingly, operators are deploying UAV technology to improve inspection quality, enhance safety and drive greater operational efficiency across oil and gas assets.

This workshop will showcase how Flyability’s Elios 3 is being used to inspect confined spaces, navigate difficult environments and capture detailed visual data, while reducing the need for personnel exposure in potentially hazardous environments.

Expert speakers: 

Alex Clark, group chief commercial officer, director Interocean Marine Services;
Capt. Ankur Arora, head of commercial and global market expert, Bureau Veritas Marine & offshore,
Fabio Fata, senior sales manager Flyability and
Senan Khatib, certified UAV pilot/instructor and UAV field specialist, Sagerdrone.

Find out about:

• Flyability’s vision and mission
• The latest trends in industrial inspections
• The importance of safety in confined space inspections
• Enhancing asset integrity with drone technology
• How operators are deploying Elios 3 across asset integrity and inspection workflows for safer, faster, more efficient and more data-driven inspections

Practical insights:

Get practical insights into the technology and its potential across oil & gas inspection operations, watch the live demonstration of the Elios 3 and take part in the hands-on session.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take away expert insights to help you transform your oil and gas inspections!

Register for the workshop here: 

Haitham Al Jenaibi, EVP Development & Production (Gas), ADNOC Upstream and ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference chairman. (Image source: dmg events)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as one of the defining forces shaping the future of the global energy sector, with submissions to the ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conferences revealing a significant increase in industry-led research focused on improving efficiency, strengthening operational resilience and enhancing energy security

Across both the SPE Technical Conference and the Downstream Technical Conference organised by dmg events, submissions highlight how the global technical community is increasingly deploying digital technologies to advance operations.

The strongest signal came from the SPE Technical Conference, where AI & Digital Transformation became the largest category, attracting 1,296 submissions, up 11.6% year on year. The trend was equally evident in the Downstream Technical Conference, which recorded its highest-ever submission intake with 977 papers, a 24.9% increase on 2025. Digital Transformation & Advanced Manufacturing was the fastest-growing category, rising 58.6% to 211 submissions and becoming the largest theme in the programme.

The growth reflects AI’s rapid transition from pilot projects to large-scale deployment across the energy value chain, supporting predictive maintenance, asset optimization, operational automation, emissions management and real-time decision-making.

Addressing the trends emerging from this year’s submissions, Haitham Al Jenaibi, EVP Development & Production (Gas), ADNOC Upstream and ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference Chairman, said, “The prominence of AI across this year’s submissions highlights a broader shift in how the energy industry is approaching innovation. Organisations are increasingly deploying intelligent technologies to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and support energy security. The research being presented at ADIPEC 2026 demonstrates a shared commitment across the industry to developing practical solutions that can help meet growing energy demand while creating long-term value. Real progress, however, will come from combining digital innovation with deep engineering expertise, strong governance and human insight.”

Earlier this year, the ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conferences announced a record of more than 7,200 paper submissions from energy professionals and researchers worldwide. More than 320 Technical Conference Subcommittee members from across the global energy industry then conducted a rigorous review process, helping to develop a high-quality programme that reflects the sector's latest innovations and technical priorities.

ADIPEC 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 2–5 November 2026, bringing together more than 239,000 attendees, 1,800 speakers, 16,500 delegates and 2,250 exhibiting companies to advance the partnerships, technologies and solutions needed to support long-term energy security and economic growth.

Click here to register as an ADIPEC 2026 delegate or visitor.

Participants at the opening ceremony. (Image source: dmg events)

At the opening of the Egypt Energy Show in Cairo, heads of state, energy ministers and policymakers underlined the need for regional co-operation to navigate the unprecedented international volatility and drive progress on energy security

His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, said, "The International Energy Agency has indicated that this may be one of the most severe energy crises in modern history - indeed, possibly one of the most significant crises the modern world has faced. This is not a single shock, but a double shock: a supply shock and a price shock. We are facing a significant reduction in supply - estimated at around 20-25%. Given the grave consequences of continued conflict […] it is our collective responsibility to work toward ending such crises, as cooperation is the key to overcoming the current challenges facing the energy sector."

His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, president of the Republic of Cyprus , highlighted the impacts of the ongoing crisis on global energy priorities, stating "energy security is no longer merely an economic concern - it is fundamentally a political imperative."

Ditte Juul Jørgensen, director general of Energy, European Commission commented that the current criss has underlined the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy and to build sustainable domestic energy systems.

“For Europe, Egypt is a valued partner in this effort, and we must seize this opportunity not only to address current challenges but also to build a shared future defined by stability, resilience, sustainability, transparency, and integrity."

His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), highlighted the Gulf region's critical role in stabilising international markets through prudent production policies and effective coordination to maintain the supply/demand balance.

His Excellency Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Arab Republic of Egypt, also took the stage to underline the country's firm commitment to pragmatic policymaking, strategic investment, and sustained cross-border collaboration, which have contributed to its rise as a fast-growing regional energy hub and trusted diplomatic partner.

"This year's conference carries exceptional significance, convening at a critical juncture marked by escalating challenges and shifts within our region. In this context, effective partnerships are no longer an option, but an absolute necessity. Collective action has become the cornerstone for enhancing the resilience and sustainability of global supply chains."

The Opening Ceremony closed with the signing of new agreements between Egypt and Cyprus, which will enable Cypriot gas to be processed and liquefied at advanced facilities in Egypt.

Providing a forum for high-level dialogue, cross-border investment and commercial engagement, the first day of the Egypt Energy Show welcomed more than 50,000 international participants and 2,200 conference delegates, while more than 500 exhibitors across 13 dedicated country pavilions showcased the latest technologies and services shaping the future of energy.