ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the flagship venue operated by the ADNEC Group under Modon, has achieved remarkable success by winning five prominent awards at the Eventex 2026 Awards, renowned globally for recognizing events, exhibitions, conferences, and experiential marketing excellence.
This recognition amplifies Abu Dhabi's status as a premier global destination for international exhibitions, conferences, and significant events.
Five Significant Awards Recognized
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi has been honored with the following awards at Eventex 2026:
World’s Best Sustainable Venue
World’s Best Convention Centre
World’s Best Exhibition Venue
World’s Best Sports Venue
World’s Best Wedding Venue
These accolades underscore the center's exceptional capabilities in hosting diverse events, while adhering to elevated standards of sustainability, operation, and customer satisfaction.
The “World’s Best Sustainable Venue” award specifically emphasized ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi’s strong sustainability initiatives and its commitment to utilizing clean energy for its operations.
Intense Global Competition
The 16th edition of the Eventex Awards received a record-breaking 1,405 submissions from 58 countries worldwide.
A panel of 251 judges, comprised of experts and specialists from 43 countries, evaluated the entries. The jury included leaders from esteemed global organizations and brands such as FIFA, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Salesforce, Siemens, and the Financial Times.
Awards were presented in numerous categories reflecting the global events sector, encompassing exhibitions, conferences, tourism, event production, marketing, innovation, visitor experience, and sustainability.
Judges assessed submissions based on creativity, innovation, planning, execution quality, operational efficiency, audience impact, and measurable outcomes.
ADNEC Group CEO Emphasizes Abu Dhabi’s Global Influence
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, CEO of ADNEC Group, noted that the awards signify Abu Dhabi's rising stature as a top international hub for exhibitions, conferences, and business gatherings.
He expressed that this success exemplifies the confidence that partners and clients place in ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi owing to its state-of-the-art infrastructure and premium facilities.
Al Dhaheri reaffirmed ADNEC Group's dedication to delivering outstanding experiences for clients and fostering Abu Dhabi's economic growth through business tourism, exhibitions, and conferences.
Commitment to Excellence in Event Management
Khalifa Al Qubaisi, Chief Commercial Officer at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, remarked that these accolades highlight the center's robust global presence and leadership within the events sector.
He added that the achievement reflects the center's strategic vision, skilled management teams, and the application of cutting-edge event management technology and operational standards.
About ADNEC Group
ADNEC Group oversees a varied portfolio encompassing exhibition and conference centers, hospitality, tourism, event management, media, and related services.
The group manages four significant venues:
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
ADNEC Centre Al Ain
ExCeL London
Business Design Centre in the United Kingdom
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is the largest events venue in the MENA region, renowned for its ability to concurrently host multiple major events.
About Eventex Awards
Founded in 2009, the Eventex Awards commend creativity, innovation, and excellence within the global events and customer experience sector.
The awards continually attract submissions from prominent companies, venues, tourism destinations, and organizations worldwide.
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