KEZAD Connect 2026

KEZAD Connect 2026 is a two-day conference and exhibition hosted by KEZAD Group, the operator of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi. Under the theme Building the Future of Industry, it brings government, business and industrial communities together to discuss Abu Dhabi's next phase of economic growth and to turn conversations into partnerships, joint ventures and tenancies across KEZAD's zones.

Who attends

The event targets organisations and decision-makers connected to industry, trade, investment, technology and economic development, with an ambition to gather 5,000 industrial leaders, investors and policymakers.

• KEZAD clients, CEOs and senior executives
• Manufacturers and industrial companies
• Investors, banks and investment funds
• Trade, logistics and supply-chain companies
• Technology and innovation providers
• Government entities, free zones and chambers
• SMEs, entrepreneurs and international delegations

Programme

Day one (Convene) opens with registration and majlis coffee, an opening ceremony and chairman's address, a headline keynote, then sector roundtables alongside the exhibition, with an invitation-only gala dinner. Day two (Catalyse) features a keynote on the AI-era supply chain, an investor forum and zone showcase, guided KEZAD zone tours and closing remarks at 5:00 pm.

Sectors

The programme and exhibition cover eight industrial sectors.

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Logistics & Supply Chain
• Food & AgTech
• Automotive & Mobility
• Metals & Polymers
• Life Sciences
• Digital & AI Infrastructure
• Trade & Services