Target audience: Companies already operating in, or exploring the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific region. Attendees include C-Level executives from national and international oil companies along with major private operating companies.
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC)
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: November 3 to 6, 2025
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Industry(ies): Oil and gas, Clean technologies
Registration deadline: October 12, 2025
Event description
The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will lead Canada’s participation at ADIPEC 2025, the world’s leading energy conference and exhibition, held annually in Abu Dhabi. With over 205,000 attendees from 172 countries in recent years, ADIPEC has firmly established itself as a global center for energy innovation, investment, and policy discussion.
At this influential event, the TCS will help Canadian companies position themselves at the forefront of key industry changes in areas where Canada offers world-class solutions, including:
- artificial intelligence
- digitalization
- automation
By leveraging ADIPEC’s specialized innovation zones and extensive networking opportunities, the TCS will actively promote Canadian capabilities in:
- low-carbon technologies
- clean hydrogen
- carbon capture
- sustainable energy systems
As the energy sector evolves with complex geopolitical and market shifts, the TCS will help Canadian firms navigate trends such as energy security, the rise of emerging markets, and cross-border infrastructure development. Through strategic promotion and targeted connections, companies will be well-positioned to engage with global decision-makers, buyers, and investors seeking innovative, resilient solutions. Participation at ADIPEC provides an opportunity for Canadian companies to demonstrate leadership in advancing low-carbon technologies worldwide.
Contact Sally Koornneef (Trade Commissioner) to participate in the TCS programming component at ADIPEC 2025.
Benefits of participating
- Gain insights and market intelligence
- Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
- Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
- Meet key regulatory bodies
- Meet academic or research entities
- Participate in networking events
- Participate in pre-organized business-to-business meetings
- Increase visibility of your product or service
- Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
- Compare your product/service with international competitors
- Pitch your product/service to selected audiences
- Receive mentoring and coaching
How the program works
- B2B matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
- Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.
- Pavilion/exhibit: Showcase your company at the Canada Pavillion where your organization can have a booth located in a high-traffic area.
- Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.
- Site visits
Testimonials
“Be prepared to work, it’s going to be the busiest week of your year, but you’ll walk away with a pipeline for the Middle East and wide that is real. You need to prep, that’s the key and it’s a lot of fun. But they mean business here at ADIPEC”
Contact us
Sally Koornneef
Trade Commissioner
United Arab Emirates
sally.koornneef@international.gc.ca
Baharnesh Teshome
Trade Commissioner
United Arab Emirates
baharnesh.teshome@international.gc.ca