ADNEC Group gears up for dynamic Q2 welcoming thousands of visitors
This broad scope reinforces Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for collaboration and innovation, driving solutions to pressing challenges and unlocking new opportunities.
January began with the Ataya Exhibition starting the year, along with the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week featuring the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony and World Future Energy Summit (WFES), which gathered nearly 42,000 policymakers and innovators to drive progress in renewable energy and climate action. Taking place annually at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, WFES has evolved into one of the world's leading platforms for collaboration, innovation, and action in sustainability and clean energy, attracting policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators from across the globe.
Additionally, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi successfully hosted a dynamic lineup of events, including the Paper & Tissue Show, The Crucible Fitness Competition, Al Thuraya Exhibition, and The Gulf Bride Show. These exhibitions brought together industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts, highlighting advancements in their respective sectors. From innovative solutions in paper and tissue manufacturing to high-energy fitness challenges, luxury bridal fashion, and cultural showcases, these events underscored ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi's role as a premier destination for diverse and impactful exhibitions.
In February, the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi welcomed the largest edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX). These globally renowned events attracted over 200,000 defence leaders, Heads of State and decision makers to explore cutting-edge technologies and build strategic alliances. With a focus on innovations across land, air, sea and space, IDEX and NAVDEX serve as critical platforms for addressing emerging security challenges with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected.
With the holy month of Ramadan taking place throughout March, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is hosted a series consumer and public events such as the Capital Majlis and the Ramadan and Eid exhibition. The Eid exhibition showcased companies from the Gulf, Asia, and Arab regions displaying an array of fashion, accessories, perfumes and other gifting items.
April features a packed and diverse schedule of events at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The 8th edition of the Gulf & Indian Ocean Hotel Investors' Summit (GIOHIS) will take place from 7 to 8 April, focusing on hotel real estate investors, developers, and franchisees. Running concurrently, the Annual Investment Meeting Congress will be held from 7 to 9 April, offering a premier investment platform in the Middle East aimed at driving positive change, fostering solidarity, and strengthening economic ties among nations.
Also, from 7 to 9 April, the World Local Production Forum will be hosted under the theme 'Advancing Local Production for Health Equity, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development.' Meanwhile, the World Crisis & Emergency Management Summit, taking place from 8 to 9 April, will highlight the UAE's commitment to enhancing global emergency and crisis preparedness.
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