Major Infrastructure Summit in Abu Dhabi Draws World Experts
The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025 kicks off tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. This year’s theme “Future Cities: Rethinking Infrastructure for Better Lifestyles” puts people at the heart of urban development. The landmark event will welcome over 2,000 attendees and feature more than 70 speakers from around the world. On top of that, it will showcase 25+ exhibitors who will present ground solutions in construction, healthcare, mobility, energy, and urban design.
The summit will strengthen Abu Dhabi’s role as a global leader in eco-friendly infrastructure. Representatives from the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport will join forces with major developers like Aldar Properties PJSC, the official Real Estate Partner. The discussions will highlight smart city projects like Bloom Living Abu Dhabi and investment prospects similar to those at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Prominent banks in Abu Dhabi will lead conversations about funding tomorrow’s urban developments. This two-day event will spark new mutually beneficial alliances, investment deals, and policy initiatives that line up with Abu Dhabi’s vision for innovation and community well-being.
Abu Dhabi opens ADIS 2025 to reimagine urban living
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“ADIS comes at a crucial time when the way we design and deliver infrastructure must evolve to meet new expectations, from how people live and move, to how we sustain growth and resilience in our cities. In Abu Dhabi, we see infrastructure as a powerful enabler of opportunity, well-being, and innovation. The scale of what’s underway reflects both our ambition and our responsibility. This summit is a moment to learn from global peers, share successful strategies, and collectively shape a future where infrastructure improves quality of life.” — H.E. Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director General of Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Center (ADPIC)
Delegates will gather tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center for the first Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS). The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Center (ADPIC) organized this two-day event from June 17-18 under the theme “Future Cities: Rethinking Infrastructure for Better Lifestyles.”
ADPIC Director General H.E. Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid highlighted the summit’s importance: “ADIS comes at a significant time when the way we design and deliver infrastructure must evolve to meet new expectations. In Abu Dhabi, we see infrastructure as a powerful enabler of opportunity, well-being, and state-of-the-art solutions.”
Abu Dhabi’s vision to become a global hub for eco-friendly, people-focused infrastructure drives this summit. The event will bring together over 2,000 attendees, more than 70 global speakers, and over 25 exhibitors. These industry leaders will create an unmatched platform to discuss policies, partnerships, and innovations that shape urban planning.
The summit focuses on integrated, human-centered infrastructure to improve livability, sustainability, and economic resilience in urban environments worldwide. ADIS wants to showcase Abu Dhabi’s growing infrastructure scene while highlighting upcoming investment opportunities in key sectors.
Aldar Properties joined the summit as the Real Estate Partner. The event features experts from real estate, design, aviation, healthcare, urban planning, AI, and emerging technologies. These specialists will share their views on building more inclusive, resilient cities.
Speakers from the United Kingdom, Singapore, China, India, and Türkiye will share their best practices. They will explore partnerships that align with Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure goals. The summit will strengthen public-private partnerships and promote cross-industry collaboration to drive infrastructure development forward.
Global leaders discuss future-ready infrastructure models
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More than 70 speakers will take center stage at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025. The summit will tackle major infrastructure challenges and opportunities. Over 40 experts will gather during the two-day program to explore the latest breakthroughs and future trends in infrastructure and urban planning.
The speaker lineup features influential voices from public and private sectors representing major global markets. Senior government leaders will lead key discussions, including H.E. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport; H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development; and H.E. Badr Al Olama, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.
Several industry leaders will share their expertise. Ibrahim Al Maghribi, Modon Real Estate’s CEO; Adel Abdulla Albreiki, Aldar Projects’ CEO; Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Miral’s Group CEO; and Carlos Wakim, Bloom Holding’s CEO will participate actively. Representatives from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Archer Aviation, and Honeywell will explain developments in healthcare, aviation, and emerging technologies.
The summit will focus on state-of-the-art topics. Discussions will cover modular construction methods that can reduce construction timelines by 25-50% and waste by 15% compared to traditional approaches. Abu Dhabi’s AED 12.12 billion investment to become the world’s first AI-native city by 2027 will be a major highlight. Experts will also address the World Economic Forum’s projected need for 96,000 new homes daily by 2030.
Discussions will explore policy frameworks, investment strategies, public-private partnerships, future-ready cities, green urban development, and modular construction technologies. Experts from the United Kingdom, Singapore, China, India, and Turkey will share successful practices that could enhance Abu Dhabi’s long-term infrastructure plans.
The summit serves as a platform for knowledge exchange. Attendees will learn about market trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in infrastructure planning. Bill O’Regan, Modon’s Group CEO, emphasized: “ADIS will create new opportunities for dialog and collaboration on infrastructure, underpinning the growth of vibrant, liveable, and sustainable cities for the future.”
Summit launches new partnerships and investment opportunities
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The first-ever Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit will become a key platform to launch major partnerships and realize investment opportunities across the infrastructure ecosystem. Attendees will witness several groundbreaking announcements during the two-day event. These include new partnerships, investment agreements, and policy frameworks that will shape the next era of infrastructure regionally.
ADPIC has already secured Aldar Properties PJSC as the Real Estate Partner ahead of the summit. This mutually beneficial alliance between ADPIC and Aldar demonstrates their shared dedication to building strong infrastructure and integrated communities that serve the UAE community’s evolving needs. The collaboration paves the way for future alliances, much like the partnerships that propel success at events like the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
Exclusive access to Abu Dhabi’s development agenda and investment pipeline awaits summit attendees. They will discover opportunities that line up with the Emirate’s long-term vision of state-of-the-art solutions, transparency, and social well-being. Projects like Bloom Living Abu Dhabi might showcase successful integrated urban planning stories.
Adel Abdulla Albreiki, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Projects, notes: “Reimagining infrastructure as a catalyst for wellbeing, socioeconomic growth, and long-term resilience is fundamental to shaping the cities of tomorrow”. His words highlight how the summit will help foster dialog on integrated infrastructure solutions.
“Modon’s vision for intelligent, connected living can only be achieved on a foundation of innovative, world-class infrastructure, and we are actively building partnerships to achieve this,” states Bill O’Regan, Group CEO of Modon.
The summit brings together government entities, semi-government bodies, developers, investors, contractors, technology providers, academia, and global associations to create a complete ecosystem for collaboration. Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport representatives will join financial institutions, including some of Abu Dhabi’s leading banks, to explore funding mechanisms for future-ready developments.
Anticipating Impact and Future Collaborations
The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit opens its doors tomorrow with high expectations. This landmark event will show attendees how infrastructure development shapes urban lifestyles and community well-being. The summit’s complete agenda covers smart city breakthroughs, modular construction techniques, and AI-driven urban planning that will deliver substantial value.
ADIS 2025 marks a vital moment in Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure vision. More than 2,000 global delegates, 70 distinguished speakers, and 25 innovative exhibitors will come together to exchange knowledge and form partnerships. Government leaders and private sector visionaries will bring balanced views on building resilient, accessible urban environments.
The world just needs about 96,000 new homes daily by 2030. This makes the summit’s focus on quick construction methods and integrated community planning relevant. Financial institutions at the event will play a vital role in these discussions and could help unlock funding for transformative projects.
Partnerships formed at this first summit will alter Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure map in coming years. The collaboration between ADPIC and Aldar Properties shows the type of strategic partnerships that drive breakthroughs. New partnerships from the summit could accelerate infrastructure development across many sectors.
The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit serves as a showcase of achievements and springboard for future goals. Participants will leave with valuable insights, new connections, and a clear vision of how well-designed infrastructure can improve life quality and support economic growth. The emirate’s eyes are now on the Abu Dhabi Energy Center as it takes this important step to become a global leader in sustainable, people-focused urban development.
