Abu Dhabi to Host Global Energy Conference

Abu Dhabi is set to host ADIPEC 2024, a major global energy conference focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in the energy transition, beginning November 4. The event will feature over 2,200 exhibitors and 1,800 speakers, exploring AI's potential to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions, particularly through the newly created AI Zone by ADNOC. Simultaneously, a report by ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft highlights AI's transformative capacity for the energy sector, predicting significant improvements in efficiency by 2030. Concerns about Microsoft's ties to the fossil fuel industry have emerged, with a nonprofit urging shareholders to consider the associated financial risks. Meanwhile, the U.S. Departments of Energy and Commerce have signed a memorandum to enhance the safe use of AI, focusing on public safety and privacy in AI applications. These developments reflect a broader trend of integrating AI into energy solutions while addressing sustainability challenges.