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ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has announced that ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is fully prepared to host two major international events this week, with Global Food Week 2026 and AI Everything 2026 bringing global leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators to the UAE capital.
The simultaneous events highlight ADNEC Group’s ability to manage large-scale exhibitions, conferences and specialised programmes while strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for business events, innovation and knowledge exchange.
Global Food Week 2026 will take place from 6 to 8 October under the theme “Building Scalable Food Futures Together.” The event will bring together policymakers, international organisations, investors, researchers, innovators and industry leaders to discuss food security, sustainability and the transformation of global agrifood systems.
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, the event is organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with ADAFSA.
The programme includes the Global Food Security Summit, AgriTech Forum, Farmers Majlis, FAO Policy Majlis, World Organisation for Animal Health GCC & Africa Workshop, and YALAFAST, which focuses on youth leadership in agrifood awareness and systems transformation.
Other features include the Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition, Abu Dhabi Honey Forum, specialised exhibitions and several industry-focused initiatives.
The 2026 edition will also introduce new experiences, including Shop at the Show, while the Republic of India will participate as Guest of Honour. Organisers said the additions are expected to further strengthen opportunities for international collaboration, trade, investment and knowledge exchange across the food value chain.
Running alongside Global Food Week, AI Everything 2026 will be held from 6 to 7 October, bringing together global technology executives, policymakers, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators.
The event will focus on the growing role of artificial intelligence in transforming economies, industries and societies, while highlighting developments in emerging technologies and their applications across key sectors.
Through conferences, strategic discussions and industry showcases, AI Everything 2026 will also support the UAE’s ambition to strengthen its position as an international hub for artificial intelligence, technology investment and innovation.
ADNEC Group said extensive operational preparations have been completed across the venue to support both events.
Plans cover venue management, registration, logistics, visitor services, hospitality, transportation coordination, technical support and on-site operations.
Dedicated teams have also been deployed for exhibitor services, security, health and safety, VIP and protocol services, digital infrastructure, wayfinding and visitor experience management.
The Group’s hospitality teams have expanded food and beverage offerings across ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, with additional dining options, cafés and hospitality services available for delegates, exhibitors and visitors.
According to ADNEC Group, hosting Global Food Week 2026 and AI Everything 2026 simultaneously demonstrates the strength of its integrated events ecosystem and its ability to deliver complex international gatherings at scale.
The two events also reinforce Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a platform for global dialogue on major international priorities ranging from food security and sustainable agriculture to artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
