ADIPEC 2015 kicks off with theme of innovation, sustainability
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- His Highness Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has formally inaugurated the largest Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), marking the start of four days of industry-related discussions and activities, and bringing together leading international and regional decision makers to set the agenda for meeting the growing global demand for energy.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, ADIPEC 2015 is supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy, ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi Chamber, and the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, and is organized by dmg events.
The official opening ceremony featured intriguing speeches from H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, U.A.E., H.E. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi, director general of ADNOC, Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi, strategy and coordination director of ADNOC and chairman of ADIPEC 2015, followed by riveting insights and projections on the transforming energy landscape by keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Yergin.
“Industry leaders, decision makers, and stakeholders have all gathered in Abu Dhabi today to focus on innovation by using ADIPEC as a knowledge-sharing platform for driving industry change,” H. E. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi, director general of ADNOC, said. “Together, we can advance the energy sector and develop creative solutions for meeting the world’s energy needs.”
Innovation and sustainability
“ADIPEC has been an integral part of Abu Dhabi’s hydrocarbon industry since it was established in 1984, and has transformed over the years to become one of the world’s largest oil and gas events,” Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi, strategy and coordination director of ADNOC and chairman of ADIPEC 2015, said. “With growing global recognition and interest from both major industry players, and emerging markets, ADIPEC will continue to raise Abu Dhabi’s profile as a global knowledge hub for the energy sector.”
Held under the theme “Innovation and Sustainability in a New Energy World,” ADIPEC 2015 marks its 18th edition by breaking its previous records with the largest event to date, bringing together 2,050 exhibiting companies, including the world’s leading national and international companies, more than 600 speakers, 7,000 delegates, and 85,000 attendees from more than 120 countries.
The Ministerial Panel brought together international ministers and decision makers who offered insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by the new energy landscape. The session focused on driving innovation, future sustainability prospects, the future energy mix, the role of technology in the energy sector, and offered global and regional viewpoints.
The first of two CEO Plenary Sessions that are being held at ADIPEC 2015 brought together chief executives from the world’s leading companies to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the ever-growing global demand in energy. Plenary speakers included representatives from ADCO, JOGMEG, STATOIL and Lazard.
ADIPEC Awards
“Bringing together global, regional, and local industry leaders and decision makers to reflect on key industry topics, ADIPEC serves as a platform where innovation, best practice and latest developments are shared from all corners of the globe. ADIPEC has seen continuous growth over the years, in terms of both visitors, and global recognition, demonstrating the importance of the event in the energy industry,” said Christopher Hudson, president, Global Energy, dmg events.
The first day of ADIPEC 2015 concluded with the announcement of this year’s winners of the ADIPEC Awards at the ceremonial Gala Dinner, which is hosted by ADNOC and held at the Emirates Palace Hotel.
The ADIPEC 2015 Awards, which celebrate excellence in energy and recognize innovation in the Middle East, welcomed a record 501 submissions this year, featuring some of the most innovative people, companies, and projects in the region.
