Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

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Where strategy meets action

Structured around ten programmes, the Strategic Conference explores how strategic foresight, policy innovation and pragmatic governance can confront near–term volatility while positioning energy systems for long–term opportunity.

2025 Strategic Conference themes

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Stability under pressure: redefining energy security now

Stability under pressure: redefining energy security now

Redefining energy security through diversification, smarter systems and resilient supply chains in a geopolitically complex world.

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Playbook: how do we compete in an increasingly fragmented & multipolar world?

Playbook: how do we compete in an increasingly fragmented & multipolar world?

Adapting business models to rising fragmentation, shifting trade dynamics and AI-driven demand growth.

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Unlocking AI in energy: scaling intelligence with confidence

Unlocking AI in energy: scaling intelligence with confidence

Scaling intelligence to transform infrastructure, operations and decision-making while managing digital demand.

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Big bets and bold capital: funding and fueling the next energy frontier

Big bets and bold capital: funding and fueling the next energy frontier

Mobilising strategic finance to fund resilience, innovation and long-term value across the global energy system.

Powering progress through 10 strategic programmes

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Global Strategy

This programme will convene global leaders, ministers and experts to define the strategic choices that drive long term resilience and progress, examining how bold, system wide investment and policy foresight are reshaping energy resilience across geographies, technologies and time horizons.

Decarbonisation
Decarbonisation

This programme reframes decarbonisation as a catalyst for shared progress – connecting energy security, technological innovation and industrial strategy. Join ministers, operators, financiers and technology leaders to explore scalable solutions already cutting emissions while safeguarding growth.

Finance & Investment
Finance & Investment

Bringing together financiers, policymakers and industry leaders, the Finance & Investment programme will connect diverse perspectives to unlock the capital, tools and frameworks needed to transform global energy systems at speed and scale.

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Natural Gas & LNG

This programme will explore how natural gas and LNG can strengthen resilience and deliver optionality as part of an inclusive energy mix. Discussions will focus on supply chain agility, investment risk, and the strategic role of gas and LNG in building energy systems that are affordable, secure and future–ready.

Digitalisation & AI
Digitalisation & AI

Bringing together energy leaders, digital disruptors and AI pioneers, the Digitalisation & AI programme will spotlight scalable solutions that demonstrate how applied intelligence can shape a more efficient and resilient global energy.

Emerging Economies
Emerging Economies

This programme explores strategic pathways for growth across emerging economies. Sessions will examine AI–enabled energy systems, investment gaps, critical mineral strategies and regional supply chain evolution, offering practical tools, policy insights and new models of value creation.

Hydrogen
Hydrogen

From unlocking final investment decisions to building demand–side confidence, the programme will explore emerging financing mechanisms, cross–border infrastructure alignment, offtake market development, and the scaling of hydrogen derivatives.

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Downstream & Chemical

This programme will explore how refiners and chemical producers are recalibrating strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. Sessions will examine circular platforms, bio–based and specialty chemicals, feedstock evolution and the role of AI in operational optimisation.

Maritime & Logistics
Maritime & Logistics

This programme will convene policymakers, shipowners, port authorities, energy leaders and investors to explore how ports and fleets are becoming levers for innovation, sustainability and secure supply.

Diversity, Leadership
Diversity, Leadership & Development

Bringing together trailblazers from across the sector, the programme will explore how diverse teams and inclusive leadership models unlock value, fostering creativity, adaptability and long–term organisational strength.

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The Conferences at ADIPEC facilitate a meeting of minds across diverse sectors and geographies, forging the alliances, collaborations and actions necessary to accelerate the transition to cleaner forms of energy.

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