by Ennio Bassi

Curated by Matteo Colombo, CEO of Profile Middle East, SIPPING returns to the Abu Dhabi EDITION Hotel on November 4th: a refined “fuori salone” of ADIPEC, featuring top-tier institutional guests and prestigious sponsors.

In the midst of the most strategic week of the year for the global energy industry, SIPPING 2025 returns for its fourth edition, reaffirming its position as the most elegant and anticipated side event of ADIPEC – the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference. Widely regarded as one of the most influential global gatherings for the oil & gas and energy sectors, ADIPEC brings together thousands of professionals, leaders, and decision-makers from over 160 countries each year. But within this whirlwind of meetings and negotiations, SIPPING offers something different: a moment of quality, a breath of humanity, a pause inspired by the finest Italian traditions.

The concept was envisioned by Matteo Colombo, founder and CEO of Profile Middle East and Technometer, who first recognized the need for an alternative space where meaningful networking could happen away from the noise of the exhibition halls. That idea has since evolved into a highly regarded fixture during ADIPEC week, drawing distinguished guests, international sponsors, and institutional support from around the world.

The 2025 edition, scheduled for November 4th at the Abu Dhabi EDITION Hotel, will embrace the theme “Energy of Heritage, Pulse of Tomorrow”—a tribute to this year’s ADIPEC theme, which honors the enduring value of cultural roots, even in the most cutting-edge industries.

A Prestigious Institutional and Business Lineup

Reinforcing SIPPING’s growing relevance within the ADIPEC ecosystem, the 2025 edition will welcome an exceptional group of high-profile participants:

  • Luigi Di Maio, EU Special Representative for the Gulf Region

  • Lorenzo Fanara, Italian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates

  • Barbara Beltrame, President of Confindustria Vicenza

  • Massimo Falcioni, Chief Competitiveness Officer at Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)

  • Said Ali Al-Abri, Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry – North Al Batinah Branch

These leaders, coming from diverse yet complementary fields, embody the dialogue between diplomacy, enterprise, and innovation that lies at the heart of SIPPING’s vision.

Under the Patronage of Key Italian Institutions

SIPPING 2025 is organized with the friendly support and under the auspices of several key Italian institutions, highlighting the strategic importance of the initiative in strengthening economic and cultural ties between Italy and the Gulf region.
Among the supporting entities are:
the Embassy of Italy in the United Arab Emirates, SACE, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the Joint Italian Arab Chamber of Commerce, and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the UAE.

Sponsors and Supporters: An Expanding Ecosystem

This unique experience is made possible thanks to the strong and forward-looking support of its sponsors. For the 2025 edition, SIPPING is proudly supported by:

  • Profile Middle East

  • Technometer

  • Cortem Group

  • Rina

  • Burckhardt Compression

  • AWS Legal Group

  • Gianni & Origoni

A diverse and synergistic group of companies, united by a shared commitment to invest not only in business, but in the relationships that make business meaningful.
Associated Medias serves as the event’s technical media partner, supporting the communication strategy and editorial identity of SIPPING 2025.

SIPPING is more than just a side event—it is a philosophy: intimacy, elegance, efficiency, and humanity. In a setting where every detail is carefully curated, the value of time and conversation takes center stage. And often, between a toast and a melody, the most lasting collaborations are born.

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