ADNEC Group, a Modon company, is set to host 297 events across ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and ADNEC Centre Al Ain through December 2026. The programme will include exhibitions, conferences, sporting activities, cultural programmes and community events.
At ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the calendar will cover sectors including energy, artificial intelligence, defence, healthcare, education, food security, finance, fashion, marine lifestyle, wellness and sustainability. Around 21% of the exhibitions and four international associations scheduled at the venue will be held in the Middle East for the first time.
ADNEC Centre Al Ain will host a programme focused on community activities, including cultural exhibitions, indoor sporting events, academic celebrations, entertainment programmes and public gatherings.
September Events
The September calendar at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi includes Middle East Film and Comic Con from September 11 to 13, followed by the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair from September 13 to 18.
The Ajban Defence Industry & Technology Exhibition will take place from September 21 to 22, alongside the Education Interface on September 22 and 23. Teeb Al Hazm will run from September 25 to October 5.
From September 26 to October 1, Abu Dhabi will host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, bringing together governments, experts, academia and civil society to discuss security, justice and related issues.
October Programme
October will feature AI Everything Abu Dhabi from October 6, comprising the AI Summit and AI Expo, with discussions and exhibitions focused on artificial intelligence policy, innovation and emerging technologies.
Global Food Week will also take place from October 6 to 8 and will include the Abu Dhabi International Date Palm Exhibition.
Other events scheduled during the month include the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders’ Summit, Najah Abu Dhabi, the DIA Middle East and Africa Conference, the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit and the Arabian AI & Agentic Summit from October 26.
November and December
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi will host ADIPEC from November 2 to 5, followed by the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine from November 9 to 13.
November’s programme will also include IREIS, the Jewellery and Watch Show Abu Dhabi, Revive ME 2026 and Tawdheef x Zaheb.
The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show will take place from November 19 to 22, covering boating, marine lifestyle, water sports and leisure activities.
The calendar will conclude with the 2026 UN Water Conference from December 8 to 10, which will focus on global water governance and the international water agenda.
ADNEC Group CEO Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri said the programme reflects continued activity across the events sector and Abu Dhabi’s role in hosting international exhibitions, conferences and other gatherings. The Group said its venues will support business activity, knowledge exchange, economic development and international collaboration through the remainder of 2026.
