The world's largest energy exhibition and conference, 2 to 5 November 2026 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Press accreditation: ADIPEC 2026 is a paid event. Visitor passes cost US$60 before the show and US$100 during show days (2 to 5 November 2026). Conference delegate passes are on sale: All Access Pass US $7,250 and Technical Pass US $2,030. Media accreditation criteria are published on the official FAQ page.
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ADIPEC 2026 is a paid event. Visitor passes cost US$60 before the show and US$100 during show days (2 to 5 November 2026). Conference delegate passes are on sale: All Access Pass US $7,250 and Technical Pass US $2,030. Media accreditation criteria are published on the official FAQ page.
Check official access requirementsConference delegate passes on sale for 2026: the All Access Pass (4-day, for leaders and decision makers) is US $7,250 and covers 11 strategic programmes plus 2 technical programmes, networking, delegate lunches and exhibition halls; the Technical Pass (4-day, for engineers and technical specialists) is US $2,030 and covers the SPE Technical and Downstream Technical programmes, delegate lunches and exhibition halls. Visitor passes are separate: US$60 before the show, US$100 during show days.
Open official ticket information16 exhibition halls and 30 country pavilions at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, with the Strategic Conference across 11 programmes and the Technical Conference in the SPE Technical and Downstream Technical programmes.
ADIPEC is the heavyweight annual gathering of the global energy industry, and the 2026 edition keeps the proven ADNEC footprint with a large exhibition plus a two-track conference program. The honest planning constraint is the compressed timeline: with the event 10 days out at review time, ADNEC-area hotels will carry event-week premiums, so book quickly and make sure your pass type matches your access needs before committing.
ADIPEC 2026 runs 2 to 5 November 2026 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The event is organized by dmg events, and the Technical Conference is hosted by ADNOC. The official materials describe it as the world's largest energy conference and exhibition.
The organizer states the 2026 edition will host over 239,000 visitors and 2,250+ exhibiting companies, including 54 national, international, integrated and independent energy companies, across 16 halls and 30 country pavilions. The Strategic Conference spans 11 programmes and more than 380 sessions with 1,800+ speakers, complemented by the Technical Conference (SPE Technical and Downstream Technical programmes). Conference delegate passes are on sale: the All Access Pass is US $7,250 and the Technical Pass is US $2,030. Visitor passes cost US$60 before the show and US$100 during show days.
The ceremonial opening of the world's largest energy exhibition and conference, with accredited media granted access.
11 programmes and more than 380 sessions with 1,800+ speakers, spanning the energy industry's business and policy agenda.
2,250+ exhibiting companies, including 54 national and international energy companies, across 16 halls and 30 country pavilions.
The SPE Technical and Downstream Technical programmes, hosted by ADNOC, for engineers and technical specialists.
Book hotels in the Capital Gate or ADNEC district now; the event is 10 days out and event-week rates rise sharply around the venue. Delegate passes are on sale via adipec.com/delreg; confirm which pass covers your sessions before buying.
Official reservation guideThe ADNEC Centre is on Khaleej Al Arabi Street in Abu Dhabi (P.O. Box 5546). Fly into Zayed International Airport (AUH) and take a taxi or hotel transfer to the venue district; allow extra time on the morning of 2 November when the exhibition opens.
Official transport guideConference delegate passes: All Access US $7,250, Technical US $2,030. Visitor passes: US$60 before the show, US$100 during show days. Budget for event-week hotel premiums in the ADNEC area, which is the highest-price week for the Capital Gate district.
Expect 239,000+ visitors across four days. The exhibition floor is busiest on opening day, 2 November; the conference programs run through 5 November with the venue closing at 5:30 pm on the final day.
ADIPEC is a B2B trade event and conference; children under 18 are not permitted per the official FAQ. Plan childcare separately if combining with family travel.
Official family guidanceNo 2026-specific accessibility guide was published on the pages checked. The ADNEC Centre is a modern convention venue; contact the organizer via the official site in advance to confirm specific accessibility arrangements.
Official accessibility guideSite rulesNo 2026-specific bag policy was published on the pages checked. Expect standard convention-centre security checks at hall entrances; check the official ADIPEC site before traveling.Check the official safety guidance
Stay in the Capital Gate district or the ADNEC Centre area to walk to the exhibition halls. The Andaz Capital Gate is physically part of the ADNEC complex; the Aloft Abu Dhabi is directly linked to the halls.
Best for: Walking to the exhibition halls; the Andaz and Aloft are on the ADNEC complex.
Tradeoff: Convention-focused; limited dining and evening options beyond the hotels.
Best for: Waterfront hotels and more evening dining choice.
Tradeoff: Requires a taxi or shuttle to ADNEC each morning during event week.
Best for: Resort-style stays near the airport with theme-park leisure options.
Tradeoff: Farther from downtown; event-week transfers to ADNEC add time and cost.
Capital Gate District, adjacent to the ADNEC Centre
Physically part of the ADNEC complex, so ADIPEC delegates can walk to the exhibition halls in minutes. The 188 five-star rooms have floor-to-ceiling panoramic views, with meeting facilities and on-site dining (Cyan Brasserie, Andaz Lounge, 18 Degrees Bar and Terrace) plus a suspended outdoor pool deck.
Know before booking: Rates surge sharply during major exhibitions at ADNEC, so ADIPEC week is the most expensive time to book, and one recent guest review warns against booking during exhibition time. The immediate area is convention-focused with limited evening options beyond the hotel and neighboring Capital Centre.
ADNEC Centre district, directly linked to the exhibition halls
Directly linked to the ADNEC Centre, so delegates walk to ADIPEC sessions. With 408 rooms it is the largest on-site option, which matters for availability during event weeks, and it is a business-friendly 4-star with free Wi-Fi, tech-forward rooms, a 24-hour Re:fuel pantry, a rooftop bar (Brick) and an outdoor pool, at noticeably lower rates than the luxury tower next door.
Know before booking: Guest reviews describe the rooms as somewhat compact, which is worth noting for longer stays or delegates who work from their room. The brand's lively, high-energy positioning and rooftop bar scene may suit light sleepers less well than quieter alternatives.
Hotel ratings move over time. We check at least two independent sources and include a drawback, but you should still read recent reviews before paying.
The ADNEC Centre sits on Khaleej Al Arabi Street in the Capital Gate district of Abu Dhabi, east of the Corniche and south of Zayed International Airport. The venue district is convention-focused; the main dining and leisure clusters are along the Corniche, downtown and Yas Island.
Arrive the night before 2 November and use the evening to get your bearings around the ADNEC complex, confirm hall entrances and pick up any last essentials.
After the halls close, the Abu Dhabi Corniche offers a long waterfront promenade for an evening walk and dinner options beyond the venue district.
The ADNEC district is convention-focused, so Abu Dhabi's main dining clusters are a taxi ride away. Book evening tables in advance during ADIPEC week, when restaurants near the venue fill up.
Andaz Capital Gate, ADNEC complex · French-Arabic brasserie
The signature restaurant inside the Andaz Capital Gate, part of the ADNEC complex, serving French-rooted cuisine with Middle Eastern influences. It is the closest full-service dinner option to the ADIPEC halls, suited to business dinners without leaving the venue district.
Know before booking: Hotel-restaurant pricing runs above nearby independents, and tables book out during major ADNEC events, so reserve before ADIPEC week.
Al Khaleej Al Arabi area, near ADNEC · Arabian and Middle Eastern
A MICHELIN Guide-listed restaurant serving Bahraini-rooted Arabian cuisine a short ride from ADNEC, popular with locals and expatriates for generous sharing plates, a good off-site dinner pick during the conference.
Know before booking: It is not within walking distance of the exhibition halls, so plan a taxi, and its local popularity means weekend tables need advance booking.
Restaurant details and hours can change. Reconfirm the operating day and reserve directly before relying on a recommendation.
2 to 5 November 2026 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Hours are 10 am to 6:30 pm on 2 to 4 November and 10 am to 5:30 pm on 5 November.
The All Access Pass (4-day, for leaders and decision makers) is US $7,250 and the Technical Pass (4-day, for engineers and technical specialists) is US $2,030. Both are on sale at adipec.com/delreg.
Yes. Visitor passes cost US$60 before the show and US$100 during show days (2 to 5 November 2026). Children under 18 are not permitted.
The official FAQ publishes accreditation criteria: editorial staff at trade publications, energy writers for recognised media, freelancers, industry bloggers with 10,000+ monthly uniques, accredited photographers and videographers, and relevant influencers. Accredited media receive a badge covering the Opening Ceremony, all conferences except the Technical conferences, the onsite Press Centre on the Mezzanine Level above the ICC Hall, and all Exhibition Halls.
In the Capital Gate or ADNEC district for walking access: the Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi is part of the ADNEC complex, and the Aloft Abu Dhabi is directly linked to the halls. Book quickly; event-week rates are the highest of the year.
Dates, venue, delegate pass prices, visitor pass prices, opening hours and media accreditation criteria verified against official ADIPEC pages on 2026-10-23. Scale figures are stated by the organizer as expected 2026 figures. No official 2026 theme tagline was published on the pages checked. Hotel scores checked against Tripadvisor review pages the same day.
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