About the venue

The IUCN World Conservation Congress will be hosted in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is the first and largest event centre in the region to be powered by clean energy. A multi-award-winning venue boasting 153,678 square meters of outstanding facilities, ADNEC is the largest exhibition venue in the Middle East. Since opening in 2005, ADNEC has successfully hosted numerous events and proudly maintains a customer satisfaction score of 94.7%.

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ADNEC Location Map

To discover more about ADNEC, please visit the ADNEC interactive map

FAQs

Luggage storage details will be provided closer to the event. We will ensure there is a safe place for participants to leave their luggage at the venue. Please refer to the Congress website for more information as the event date approaches.

The opening and closing hours of the Congress venue will be confirmed closer to the event. In the meantime, participants can refer to the Programme at a glance for general information.

Yes, Wi-Fi will be available at the venue for free for all participants.

IUCN will put in places shuttle buses from the airport to the venue (and the Congress hotels) on 8 and 9 October and from the venue (and the Congress hotels) to the airport at the end of the event (exact dates to be confirmed). Further information will be made available closer to the event.

Yes, IUCN is committed to ensuring Congress is accessible to all participants. The venue will have provisions for individuals with disabilities. For any specific accessibility-related questions, please contact the IUCN Congress team.

Yes, manual wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge. A refundable deposit will be required. To reserve a wheelchair, please reach out to the IUCN Congress team in advance or inquire onsite.

For any accessibility concerns or special requirements, please contact the IUCN Congress team.