ADIPEC 2025 | Young ADIPEC

Young ADIPEC seeks to inspire tomorrow’s changemakers, empowering them to work together, unify around a common cause, and play a central role in creating a more inclusive and progressive energy future.

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and with the support of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), ADIPEC 2025 will host the 13th edition of Young ADIPEC.

The programme epitomises ADIPEC’s drive to foster an inclusive, collaborative environment, with the representation of all communities, to ensure that the path to a sustainable energy future is shaped by a truly global community, and diverse voices can unite around a shared mission to deliver a fair and balanced energy transition.

The programme extends its impact by serving as a learning platform that actively engages high school and university students within the framework of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.

Impact to date

7,000+

Students

600

Ambassadors

1,200

Alumni

350

Field Trips

400

Schools

180

Talks Sessions

400+

University students

160

Workshops

Young ADIPEC 2025 components

Field Trips

Recognising the benefits of learning through doing, participants will be taken to real-world energy field sites, training and innovation centres, energy workshop facilities and manufacturing plants.

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Experimental & Edutainment Hub

The Experiential & Edutainment Hub is an on-site learning platform designed to win the hearts and minds of today’s youth and highlight the wealth and diversity of career opportunities in the energy industry.

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Youth Talks

Youth Talks offer a forum for the next generation of energy professionals to connect with leaders and experts from the industry at ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy exhibition and conference. The series of sessions also offers the industry a unique opportunity to connect with, engage and empower today’s youth.

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Methane Abatement Challenge

The Methane Abatement Challenge is an exciting opportunity for high school students to showcase their innovative ideas to reduce methane emissions, empowering them to actively participate in climate action and contribute to a sustainable future.

University Connect

Through this initiative, students from universities across the UAE will have the opportunity to participate in ADIPEC’s Innovation Sessions and sessions in the Youth Innovation Zone, which showcases innovative energy-related research being done by university students.

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Industry Connect

This initiative will provide undergraduate students with first-hand experience in the energy industry through two-week internship experiences at energy companies in the UAE over the winter and summer breaks. This will provide students a unique opportunity to explore the industry and all that it has to offer, as well as gain valuable experience from industry professionals.

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School Connect

School Connect, which takes places from May to October, aims to bridge the gap between classrooms and the energy industry, broadening the future talent pool for the energy industry and inspiring the next generation of energy leaders.

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Ambassador Connect

This four-day programme during ADIPEC provides an opportunity for former participants of the Young ADIPEC programme to inspire current participants and to guide them to various energy career paths by sharing their experiences and the knowledge gained by joining the Young ADIPEC Youth Talks.

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Expo Tour

The Expo Tour is a unique, tailored experience aimed at high school and university students, providing them with a dynamic and educational introduction to the energy sector. This guided tour will take students through a series of sponsor booths, giving them exclusive access to the latest innovations, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse career opportunities within the industry.

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SANED

Meaning ‘to support’ in Arabic, Young ADIPEC’s SANED programme offers volunteering opportunities at ADIPEC 2025, designed to help university students and young professionals gain valuable experience, develop new skills and build their networks within the energy industry during ADIPEC 2025.

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Hear from our attendees

It’s always a pleasure to attend this remarkable annual event, which highlights the vital role of the UAE and its people in the energy sector. I appreciate the opportunity to be here and to see ADNOC's commitment to the youth. It’s inspiring to witness how they are showcasing the exciting opportunities available in the energy industry, encouraging young people to pursue careers in this field and shape the future of energy.

H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan

Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence United Arab Emirates

The future leaders are the wealth of the nation. It’s not the oil, it’s not the gas, it’s the human capital. We are bidding on them to be positive contributors to solving future energy problems. With them the idea starts and… from them the solution will come.