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Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates

LIVEX 2026

The Liveability & Investment Exhibition

Meet the people, ideas and opportunities shaping Abu Dhabi's next chapter across liveability, investment, development, culture, education, energy, health and the economy.

29 Sep – 1 Oct2026 ADNECAbu Dhabi Free RegistrationIn-person event
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About LIVEX

Liveability. Experienced differently.

LIVEX brings together government, investors, developers, businesses, experts and the public to explore the projects, policies and technologies shaping Abu Dhabi's future. Across three days, the event connects the city's growth story with liveability and investment opportunity.

Visitors can hear global voices, discover projects and opportunities, meet investors and developers, and explore six interconnected themes: Liveability, Culture, Education, Economy, Energy and Health.

20,000+Attendees
40+Exhibitors
50+Countries
1,500+Investors
100+Global speakers
Global voices

Featured speakers

A selection of voices presented on the official LIVEX 2026 website.

H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi
Government & Trade

H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi

Minister of Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates

Ryan Reynolds
Entrepreneurship & Culture

Ryan Reynolds

Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter & Entrepreneur

Tucker Carlson
Media

Tucker Carlson

Founder, Tucker Carlson Network & Podcast Host

H.E. Sana bint Mohamed Suhail
Family & Society

H.E. Sana bint Mohamed Suhail

Minister of Family, United Arab Emirates

H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak
Culture & Tourism

H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak

Chairman, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

Adrian Grenier
Sustainability

Adrian Grenier

Actor, environmental advocate and investor

Steve Chen
Technology

Steve Chen

Co-founder of YouTube

Anne Hidalgo
Urban Leadership

Anne Hidalgo

Global Ambassador, Global Covenant of Mayors; Former Mayor of Paris

Conference programme

LIVEX 2026 agenda highlights

Selected sessions from the official three-day programme. Use the official agenda link for the complete session list.

Opening Keynote

Opening keynote

H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa · Chairman, Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi

Day 01
Fireside / Panel

The cities that get it right are rewriting the rules

A conversation on cross-sector city growth and a shared vision for Abu Dhabi.

10:00–10:25
Panel

Access is not an amenity

Designing cities for everybody, and every stage of a life.

10:50–11:25
Structured Debate

The 15-minute city

The best idea in urban planning or its most appealing?

12:15–12:50
Panel

The city that thinks: Who does it think for?

AI, data, governance and human-centred smart-city outcomes.

13:50–14:35
Panel / Fireside

Growth with soul

Culture, tourism and the cities people come back to.

15:10–16:10
6 themes · One Abu Dhabi

The foundations of a liveable city

LIVEX is staged across six interconnected themes brought together as one continuous experience.

Liveability

Liveability

Culture

Culture

Education

Education

Economy

Economy

Energy

Energy

Health

Health

Brand & commercial opportunities

Sponsorship & partnership opportunities

LIVEX presents partnership packages designed around visibility, investor access, content, audience engagement and bespoke activations.

01 · Headline Tier

Foundation Partner

Maximum visibility, priority introductions and international media reach.

02

Strategic Partner

High-impact visibility and targeted audience access.

03

Associate Partner

A sector presence focused on qualified lead generation.

04

Investor Access Partner

Curated touchpoints with LIVEX's investor audience.

05

Content Partner

Keynote, panel, roundtable or thought-leadership ownership.

06

Connect Partner

Targeted visibility within a defined category or audience.

07

Bespoke Partnership

Tailored networking, branding, exhibition and activation opportunities.

Together. Shaping what's next.

Partners behind LIVEX

Selected official partner logos currently presented by LIVEX.

Aldar
Modon
Mubadala
ICT RED
LEAD Development
ONE Development
SAAS
Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau
Advanced Technology Research Council
Abu Dhabi Chamber
Connecting capital & opportunity

Investors & financial institutions attending LIVEX 2026

Organisations presented in the official LIVEX investor section.

Arcapita
BlackRock
Blackstone
Brookfield
Hillhouse
Gulf Islamic Investments
JLL
Oaktree Capital Management
PGIM
Pictet
Rothschild & Co
Temasek
UBS
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Emirates Development Bank
FIM Partners
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Mashreq Bank
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

LIVEX 2026 venue

LIVEX 2026 takes place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street. The venue is accessible by car, taxi, public transport and air travel.

Plan your visit on the official website →
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Disclaimer & Source Credit: This is an independent informational event listing and is not the official LIVEX website. Event information, agenda details, speaker information, partner/investor logos and referenced imagery have been sourced from the official LIVEX website. All event names, logos, photographs, trademarks and brand assets remain the property of their respective owners. Agenda, speakers, partners, opening hours and other details may change. Visitors should verify the latest information with the official organiser before registering, travelling or making commercial arrangements.

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