Abu Dhabi gears up for world’s largest energy event

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The global energy community will gather in Abu Dhabi next week for ADIPEC 2024, the world’s largest energy event.

Hosted by ADNOC under the theme "Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy," this year's conference runs from November 4-7 at the ADNEC Centre.

It will focus on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the energy transition, incorporating insights from finance, technology, and youth voices to promote a secure and sustainable future.

A key feature of ADIPEC 2024 is the new AI Zone, Energyai by ADNOC, where leading tech companies will showcase innovative solutions aimed at addressing energy needs while reducing emissions.

This zone will include the Energyai Conference, a Creative AI Lab, and interactive demo stations, providing attendees with hands-on experiences and networking opportunities.

With over 2,200 exhibitors and 184,000 attendees from 164 countries, this year's event promises to be the largest yet.

ADIPEC will host more than 1,800 speakers, including over 40 ministers and 200 C-suite executives, engaging in over 370 conference sessions.

This collaborative environment aims to drive growth, efficiency, and innovative solutions for a resilient energy future.

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