ADIPEC 2026
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ADIPEC 2026

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2 - 5 November, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Stand 6350, Hall 6

AI innovator zone (pod 33)

Proud to support resilient energy across the Middle East.

Join Wood at ADIPEC 2026 and discover how we're helping clients maximise asset value, strengthen energy resilience and deliver complex projects through engineering expertise, practical innovation and regional delivery capability.

Wood has more than 90 years of engineering and integrated delivery expertise in the Middle East. From complex project delivery and infrastructure modernisation to AI-enabled innovation and decarbonisation, we help unlock greater performance, resilience and long-term value from critical energy infrastructure.

As ADIPEC 2026 brings together industry leaders to shape the future of global energy, Wood brings the insight, experience and delivery expertise to turn ambition into action and opportunity into impact.

Conference sessions AI innovator zone Global energy club Connect with us

Conference sessions

Date
Time
Venue
Topic
2 Nov
10:30 – 12:00
Capital Suite Room 8

Clean Firm Power for the AI Age: Geothermal Pathways to Data Center Decarbonisation across the Energy Trilemma

Speaker:
Hooman Haghighi, Global Director of Decarbonisation Digital Solutions

Hooman Haghighi headshot

3 Nov
09:10 - 09:30
Capital Suite Room 8

Energy Addition and Sustainable Solutions: Scaling the Hydrogen Economy

Speakers:
Simon Valdivia, Middle East Lead - Energy Storage and Hybrid Power

Simon Valdivia headshot

3 Nov
10:50 - 11:10
Capital Suite Room 3

Health, Safety and Environment: Barriers, Controls, and Risk Management

Speakers:
Greig Ritchie, Operations & Maintenance Manager

Greig Ritchie headshot

3 Nov
16:30 - 16:50
Capital Suite Room 16

AI and Digital Transformation: LLMs for Operational Intelligence and Engineering Excellence

Speakers:
Abhishek Rawat, Lead Advisor, Intelligent Assets (IA)

Abhishek Rawat headshot

5 Nov
13:20 - 13:40
Capital Suite Room 8

Energy Addition and Sustainable Solutions: Hydrogen and Low Carbon Fuels

Speakers:
Karthik Kamatchi Perumal, Blue Hydrogen Consultant

Karthik Kamatchi Perumal headshot

AI Innovator Zone (Pod 33)

Wood is proud to showcase at the AI Innovator Zone at ADIPEC 2026, demonstrating how we combine engineering expertise with artificial intelligence to solve complex industry challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.

Visit us in the AI Innovator Zone (Pod 33) to explore interactive demonstrations showcasing how AI is helping improve project certainty, accelerate engineering productivity, strengthen operational readiness and optimise brownfield and turnaround delivery.

Hear from our specialists throughout the event as they share insights on digital innovation, intelligent execution and the future of project delivery, highlighting how organisations can unlock greater value across the asset lifecycle.

Date
Time
Venue
Topic
3 Nov
13:25 – 13:35
AI Theatre

Intelligent execution: Reimagining capital project delivery

Speaker:
Arvin Singh, Head of Digital Advisory for Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia

Arvin Singh headshot

Connect with Wood's executive leadership team

Wood is proud to be driving strategic conversations that shape the future of energy at ADIPEC’s Global Energy Club. Senior executives from across Wood will be in attendance, engaging in high-level discussions with partners, clients and industry leaders.

This is a unique opportunity to connect with decision-makers and explore how Wood is enabling a more sustainable and efficient energy future. From energy transition to digital innovation, our team is ready to connect, collaborate and lead.

Schedule a meeting

Whether you're looking to explore opportunities, discuss complex project challenges or learn looking to unlock greater value from your assets, Wood's leadership team will be available throughout ADIPEC to share insights and discuss your priorities.

Joe Carter will lead client engagement during the event and can facilitate introductions and meetings with Wood's leadership team.

Joe Carter
Senior Vice President, Growth & Development – Middle East & Africa

Joe Carter leads Wood’s business development strategy across the Middle East and Africa, helping clients solve complex challenges with tailored engineering and consulting solutions. With over 25 years' experience in the energy and materials industries, Joe is a trusted partner to national and international operators seeking to deliver complex projects, unlock value from their operations, and accelerate their energy transition. Joe aligns Wood’s global expertise with regional client priorities - whether it's enhancing asset performance, supporting low-carbon energy goals or enabling large-scale project delivery. If you're exploring new opportunities or facing technical or strategic challenges, connect with Joe and his team at ADIPEC to discover how Wood can support your ambitions.

3,500+
experts delivering full life cycle solutions
9
regional offices in UAE, Qatar, Iraq, KSA, Kuwait and Oman
90+
years delivering excellence in region

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