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The Gas and Oil Technology Conference and Exhibition wrapped up at the Dubai World Trade Centre following three days of technical sessions and high-level panels the Emirates News Agency reported on October 2 2026. Hosted by Dragon Oil in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers the event adopted the theme Energising the Future through Leadership Innovation Sustainability AI and Talent with particular attention to operational efficiency and talent development. More than 2600 participants representing 1206 companies from 70 countries attended alongside 40 exhibitors and 11 sponsors. The gathering underscored practical approaches to integrating advanced technologies into energy operations.
Organisers received approximately 1300 technical papers from contributors worldwide and selected 250 of them for presentation and discussion across 52 specialised sessions according to WAM figures. Agenda items addressed well integrity sustainable well design water injection reservoir analysis carbon dioxide leak monitoring and optimisation in complex environments. The closing day concentrated on advanced AI and digital applications including tools to optimise operational shutdowns predict geothermal energy potential detect downhole obstructions in gas wells and identify internal valve leakage. These presentations formed part of a wider push to convert technical knowledge into measurable industry improvements.
Dedicated sessions examined the future outlook for the Caspian energy landscape and included representatives from Kazakhstan Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan the Emirates News Agency stated. A student outreach programme engaged 30 university participants from the UAE across the three days offering them direct exposure to energy sector practices and career pathways. This element reflected the conference emphasis on building the next generation of professionals equipped for evolving technological demands.
Abdulkarim Ahmed Al Maazmi chief executive officer of Dragon Oil and conference chair for GOTECH 2026 commented on the event’s reach. “GOTECH 2026’s extensive global participation reflects the importance of cooperation and knowledge exchange in building a more innovative efficient and sustainable energy industry” he said according to the Emirates News Agency. “We believe that the greatest impact occurs when technology and artificial intelligence are combined with human professional experience and talent advantages and are able to translate innovation into tangible results.”
The conference ran under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy who inaugurated proceedings on September 29 a separate WAM report from the opening confirmed. The Society of Petroleum Engineers which maintains a membership of more than 127000 professionals across 145 countries per its organisational records contributed to programme development and knowledge sharing. Mordor Intelligence data places the AI in oil and gas market at 3.79 billion U.S. dollars in 2025 with projections for growth to 7.91 billion by 2031 at a compound annual rate of 13.03 percent a trend the event agenda directly addressed through its focus on predictive maintenance and process optimisation.
