The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference, (ADIPEC), one of the largest oil and gas events in the world, will be held from November 3 to 6, 2008 and expects to host between 35,000 to 40,000 industry executives who are spearheading the growth and development of the global oil & gas industry. 

As the inaugural event for the newly-completed Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), the tradeshow will cover more than 85,000 sq. m. of indoor exhibition space, making this event the largest in ADIPEC history.

With over 1,400 exhibitors from 55 countries, 18 national pavilions, ADIPEC is the only international oil & gas show with representation from major international and national oil companies, and operating companies besides manufacturers of related equipments.

“As the launch event at the newly completed, state-of-the-art Adnec exhibition venue and Abu Dhabi’s showcase energy event, we are confident ADIPEC 2008 will rank as one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive oil and gas tradeshow and conference for the technical, commercial and government sectors,” said project manager, ADIPEC, Ashok Pillai.

ADIPEC 2008 is the leading event for industry professionals, experts and government officials to promote their business and services, network, as well as see for the first time the latest technologies and innovations for the coming year.

The exhibition and conference promises manufacturers, service providers, research communities and professionals a unique international platform to promote their new technologies, products, ideas, and services to the major oil producing companies.

This year ADIPEC is of great significance to the organizers, supporters and sponsors as it builds on more than two decades of success.  The gross area of exhibition space for ADIPEC 2008 has grown by more than 100 per cent. In addition, the event will witness the most considerable gathering of key global influencers including oil ministers from the GCC.

Within the four days ADIPEC will stage two unique events – Energy 2030 and the Energy Finance Summit. The Petroleum Institute, Adnoc, and ADIPEC will host Energy 2030, which will include a high level conference and technical theatres.

The conference will feature lectures from globally renowned business and academic experts. Additionally, the future generation of engineers and industrialists will benefit from the commercial theatre area that will showcase the latest technology prototypes and innovations.  This year’s Energy 2030 will also see the launch of the first Alternative Energy Awards.

In tandem with the exhibition, ADIPEC 2008 also will feature a scientific conference that runs parallel to the exhibition with the theme “Working Together To Deliver Sustainable Growth: Innovative Teams and Technology Deployment.”

It will have more than 200 international speakers, researchers and experts from the industry and institutions delivering keynote addresses, participating in executive panels and delivering technical presentations.  

ADIPEC was first launched in 1984 and is fully supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.