Agenda

Panel Brief: A flagship discussion examining how Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a globally competitive destination for industry, investment and manufacturing. The session will explore economic policy, industrial infrastructure, access to finance, investment attraction, private-sector growth and the ecosystem required to help companies establish, scale and compete internationally.

Panel Brief: A forward-looking discussion on how artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, energy systems and next-generation technologies are reshaping Abu Dhabi’s industrial economy. The panel will explore how research, government policy, technology platforms and industrial leaders can work together to accelerate AI adoption, improve productivity and energy efficiency, develop smarter factories and supply chains, and create new globally competitive industries.

Panel Brief: This session explores how companies can use Abu Dhabi as a platform for regional and international expansion. The conversation will bring together customs, logistics, rail, ports and industrial perspectives to examine market access, trade facilitation, supply-chain resilience and the connectivity that enables Abu Dhabi-based businesses to reach customers around the world.

Panel Brief: A high-level discussion on how Abu Dhabi is strengthening food security through local production, resilient supply chains, food processing, agricultural investment, logistics and market infrastructure. The panel will bring together government, agriculture, food production, processing and distribution perspectives to examine how Abu Dhabi can build a more secure, efficient and competitive food economy.

Panel Brief: A value-chain discussion on how Abu Dhabi can move further downstream in metals and capture more value through fabrication, engineered products, advanced materials and technology-enabled manufacturing. The panel will examine localisation, productivity, innovation, export competitiveness and the opportunities created when primary metals feed higher-value industries such as automotive, construction, energy and advanced manufacturing.

Panel Brief: A discussion on what it will take to build a complete automotive ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, extending beyond vehicle assembly into components, batteries, software, advanced manufacturing, aftermarket, logistics and exports. The session will explore localisation, supplier development, technology and how Abu Dhabi can attract the next generation of automotive investment.