ADIPEC shifts focus from why to where and how on AI

The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) 2026 is shifting its focus from debating the necessity of digitisation to the strategic deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and its scalability. Haitham Al Jenaib, EVP, Development & Production (Gas), ADNOC Upstream and ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference Chair, revealed that the industry has moved beyond questioning the 'why' of digitisation, now concentrating on where to best apply AI and how to expand its use.

This reflects the growing demand for energy and the need for reliable supply amidst geopolitical uncertainties and the push for future capacity. The conference, which received 7,200 submissions this year, is set to cover various topics including energy security, investment, infrastructure, natural gas and LNG, AI, advanced technologies, and industrial growth.

The opening ceremony will be moved to the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, freeing up space at ADNEC Centre for exhibitors. With 239,000 expected attendees from over 170 countries, ADIPEC continues to be a significant platform for governments, energy producers, investors, technology companies, and industrial groups, highlighting Abu Dhabi's role as a hub for international engagement in the energy sector.

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