Make It In The Emirates 2025 To Feature High-Level Industrial Dialogues At Vision Hall

The fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNEC Group, will take place at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi from May 19 to 22. This event, held in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC, will feature a comprehensive programme including ministerial dialogues, leadership panels, and significant industrial announcements.

Vision Hall serves as the forum's main stage, accommodating up to 1,500 guests. It will host four days of thematic programming focused on economic diversification, technological innovation, and sustainable manufacturing. Global leaders, policymakers, and innovators will gather here to discuss the UAE's industrial future.

The forum begins with a ministerial dialogue on redefining trade, investment, and industrial policy. A high-level leadership panel will follow, discussing regional industrial alliances and supply chain integration. Key themes include economic resilience, localisation, and international market access.

Day Two highlights the impact of the National In-Country Value (ICV) programme. It showcases how procurement policies are fostering industrial self-sufficiency and local content. The ICV Awards will honour top contributors to national value creation. An opening fireside chat will delve into Emiratisation and community engagement.

Day Three is dedicated to advanced technology and digital transformation in the UAE. A keynote session on Industry 5.0 will explore human ingenuity's convergence with robotics and AI for a sustainable industrial future. Sessions will also cover creative technologies' role in smart factories and AI-powered supply chains.

The final day focuses on youth involvement in industrial transformation. Strategic discussions aim to empower young Emiratis to lead this change. A graduation ceremony will celebrate achievements from the Emirati Youth Programme while panels address global export growth enablers.

Parallel Content Streams

In addition to Vision Hall events, parallel sessions will occur across Strategy Room, Momentum Hall, and Collaboration Hub. These include strategic roundtables, sector-focused sessions, startup showcases, and capacity-building workshops.

The programme concludes with discussions on scaling industrial innovation through policy-making partnerships and talent development. Emerging industries such as biopharma, green steel, and advanced materials are highlighted as key areas for growth.

Make it in the Emirates 2025 aims to be a national catalyst for investment in industrial innovation and future-ready policies. From AI advancements to localisation strategies, this event seeks to enhance export competitiveness while positioning the UAE as a global hub for high-tech sustainable industry.

With inputs from WAM