Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC)

Event type: Trade show

Date: November 2 to June 5, 2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

Industry: Clean technologies, Oil and gas

Who should apply:

Canadian companies already operating in the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific region, as well as those exploring opportunities in these markets.

 

Event description

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will lead Canada’s participation at ADIPEC 2026, the world’s leading energy conference and exhibition, held annually in Abu Dhabi.  

With over 240,000 attendees from 172 countries in 2025, ADIPEC has firmly established itself as the largest energy Trade Show globally acting as an international center for energy innovation, investment, and policy discussion. Attendees include C-level executives from national and international oil companies, in addition to major private-sector operators. 

At the 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: 

  • AI in the energy sector 
  • optimization and integrity of oilfield assets  
  • energy security 
  • new energy 
  • low-carbon technologies 
  • carbon capture 

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.  

Registration

Contact Trade Commissioner, Sally Koornneef (sally.koornneef@international.gc.ca), to express your interest in participating in the TCS programming component at ADIPEC 2026.

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 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

  • Business-to-business (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.”

Sally Koornneef

Trade Commissioner, Energy, United Arab Emirates

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

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