Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has been named as the co-host of the fifth and largest edition of Make it in the Emirates, taking place from May 4 to 7 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) and organized by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in association with the Ministry of Culture, ADIO, and ADNOC, the 2026 edition will bring together local industrial champions, global investors, policymakers, and government stakeholders to accelerate the UAE’s industrial growth and foster cross-sector partnerships.
At this year’s event, ADIO will host a series of live memorandum of understanding (MoU) signings and partnership announcements across the automotive, energy, and finance sectors, showcasing the UAE’s ability to attract and grow industrial partnerships in key industries.
ADIO’s leadership and strategic partners will also participate in high-level discussion sessions addressing the opportunities and emerging challenges shaping the UAE’s industrial ecosystem. The sessions will explore the future of industry in the UAE through real-world success stories, highlight the need for scaling industrial technology adoption, and map out localization pathways, offering manufacturers practical frameworks for localizing critical industries.
In addition, ADIO’s participation will feature cluster-focused showcases spotlighting the UAE’s priority sectors and investment opportunities for local and global investors. Interactive digital walkthroughs will present Abu Dhabi’s comprehensive suite of industrial support programs and enablement platforms, including incentives, infrastructure, and institutional support.
ADIO will also host a centralized engagement hub to facilitate targeted meetings between investors, partners, and international delegations exploring investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi.
As the government entity responsible for accelerating Abu Dhabi’s economic growth and transformation, ADIO plays a key role in advancing the UAE’s industrial ambitions, translating national strategies into action through impactful partnerships, showcases, and strategic collaborations.
ADIO’s participation reinforces the UAE’s position as a globally competitive industrial and investment hub, offering investors and partners a clear pathway from opportunity to industrial execution.
