Former mayors of Paris, Bogota and Melbourne join YouTube co-founder and Tucker Carlson in Abu Dhabi for LIVEX
Actor Ryan Reynolds, YouTube co-founder Steve Chen and Tucker Carlson are among the first speakers confirmed for LIVEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi. They will join former mayors of Paris, Bogota and Melbourne as part of an international programme featuring more than 100 speakers. The inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition will run at Adnec in Abu Dhabi from September 29 to October 1, bringing…
Ryan Reynolds, Steve Chen, and Tucker Carlson are among the first speakers set to appear at LIVEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The event, featuring over 100 speakers, will take place at Adnec from September 29 to October 1. It aims to connect various perspectives with government, technology, media, climate, and investment figures shaping Abu Dhabi's development.
The exhibition will also host an Investors Lounge, a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Mubadala, providing a platform for discussions on investment opportunities amid the emirate's commitment to Dh450 billion in infrastructure investment. Liveability, as a defining factor for investment, talent, and economic growth, is a key focus of LIVEX.
Abu Dhabi has been recognized for its liveable environment, consistently ranking as the safest city in the Middle East and North Africa and the world for seven and ten consecutive years, respectively, according to Mercer's Quality of Living Survey and Numbeo's Safety Index. As part of the event, a travelling public installation will visit Abu Dhabi for five weeks, encouraging residents to share what makes the city liveable.
Additionally, a Community Tour and a children's creative initiative, Imagine What's Next, will further engage the community in celebrating Abu Dhabi's liveability.
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