News DeskAbu Dhabi: DIPEC 2024 opened today, marking 40 years of energy stewardship by uniting world leaders under the theme of “Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy.”
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, delivered the opening address, rallying the energy industry to lead the world into the next phase of sustainable socioeconomic growth. He emphasized the importance of capitalizing on global megatrends and called for unprecedented cross-sectoral integration to accelerate sustainable growth.
“We stand at the dawn of a new era of hope and possibility, defined by three megatrends: the rise of the global south and emerging markets, the transformation of energy systems, and the exponential growth of Artificial Intelligence. These megatrends present mega opportunities that demand mega solutions,” he said.
ADIPEC 2024, being held in Abu Dhabi from 4-7 November, is expected to gather over 184,000 attendees. More than 40 ministers and 200 global C-suite executives will be among the 1,800-plus speakers contributing to the 370-plus conference sessions. These global perspectives will address key energy transition priorities, emphasizing transformational solutions like artificial intelligence to drive global sustainability and prosperity.
The event’s commitment to innovation and cross-border collaboration was further affirmed during ADIPEC’s first Ministerial Panel, titled ‘The new global leaders and the energy transition’. This panel addressed the role of policy and cross-border cooperation in shaping the energy transition and expanding access to groundbreaking climate technologies.
The session featured insights from His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE; His Excellency Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India; Honourable Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda; and His Excellency Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Egypt.
“Our leaders in the UAE have always thought of the future, and we are committed to investing in more energy resources to ensure adequate supply,” said His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei. “We are privileged to have leadership that cares about investment in energy, and our commitment to renewables, nuclear, and conventional energy will continue.”
ADIPEC also featured insights from private sector leaders exploring the balance between business priorities and rising energy consumption amid climate change realities. Executives from bp, Shell, PETRONAS, Eni, and ADNOC shared their strategies during a session on transitioning to a low carbon energy system.
AI remained a critical focus of ADIPEC 2024, with the event featuring an all-new AI Zone where experts and leaders showcased the technology’s potential to revolutionize energy systems, enhance grid resilience, and unlock new investment opportunities.
With AI set to play a critical role in the energy future, ADIPEC serves as a key platform for accelerating investment and collaboration around this transformative solution, building on 40 years of fostering innovation and sustainable progress in the global energy transition.
