ADIPEC 2025 closed in Abu Dhabi after another record-breaking edition that delivered $46bn in deals across the global energy value chain and attracted 239,709 attendees, a 17 per cent increase from 2024.
The four-day event, hosted by ADNOC under the theme “Energy. Intelligence. Impact.”, strengthened its position as the world’s most influential energy platform, connecting international energy companies, technology leaders, financiers and policymakers to accelerate progress towards a secure, diversified and lower-carbon future.
The event facilitated 35,000 cross-sector deals and generated an estimated $400m in economic benefits for Abu Dhabi, particularly across hospitality, tourism and transport.
ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi
Leaders throughout the week echoed the call by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, to focus on energy addition — increasing secure, diversified and lower-carbon supply through investment and innovation.
In his opening address, Dr. Al Jaber highlighted the need for $4tn in global investment across all energy sources to drive job creation, economic growth and competitiveness through pragmatic policies and partnerships.
Abdulmunim Al Kindy, Chairman of ADIPEC 2025, said the event continues to serve as a global platform that brings together the entire energy ecosystem to advance practical, data-driven solutions for growth and competitiveness.
Al Kindy: “This year’s record participation and partnerships reinforces ADIPEC’s key role in shaping a more secure energy future”.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council (USA), said: “We stand at a critical moment in time, where innovation, national security, and prosperity intersect like never before.
“Energy has always underpinned national security and prosperity, but today those forces are converging in a way history has never seen.”
Global energy ecosystem
The Strategic and Technical Conferences featured 12 programmes, more than 380 sessions, and over 1,800 speakers, including ministers, policymakers, and CEOs.
Attendance reached 16,000 conference delegates, with participation from 54 of the world’s leading energy companies, such as:
- ADNOC
- Aramco
- ExxonMobil
- Shell
- BP
- Chevron
- CNPC
- Oxy
- NNPC
- Petronas
- TotalEnergies
Technology, AI and innovation stage
Reflecting the theme Energy. Intelligence. Impact., ADIPEC showcased unprecedented participation from AI and digital leaders including:
- Mistral AI
- IBM
- Cisco
- Microsoft
- Gecko Robotics
- AIQ
- SandboxAQ
- Inclusive Brains
The event demonstrated how intelligent systems are transforming operations, enabling decarbonisation and meeting the rising energy demands of AI-driven economies.
The Technical Conference, the world’s largest gathering of engineers and technical experts, featured 203 sessions and 1,420 speakers, underscoring the role of applied engineering in delivering measurable progress.
ADIPEC’s Finance and Investment Programme also examined how policy innovation and strategic capital deployment can accelerate system-wide transformation and unlock long-term prosperity.
Global attendance and future outlook
Delegations from 172 countries attended ADIPEC 2025, highlighting the UAE’s position as a global hub for energy partnerships and innovation.
Ministers, investors and policymakers advanced discussions on energy security, market stability, and inclusive financing to build future-ready infrastructure.
ADIPEC 2025 reaffirmed Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading host for government-to-government dialogue and industry collaboration, cementing its reputation as the world’s most commercially impactful energy event.
The next edition, ADIPEC 2026, will return to Abu Dhabi from November 2-5, 2026, continuing its mission to unite the global energy sector and drive transformation toward a secure, inclusive and sustainable energy future.
