Ryan Reynolds, Adrian Grenier, Steve Chen and Tucker Carlson are among the first speakers confirmed for LIVEX 2026, Abu Dhabi’s inaugural Liveability & Investment Exhibition, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 29 September to 1 October.
Gulf News reported the first wave on 2 September 2026, placing those names alongside former city mayors Anne Hidalgo, Enrique Peñalosa and Sally Capp AO in a programme of more than 100 speakers from government, technology, media, climate and investment.
Who is speaking at LIVEX 2026
The official LIVEX homepage styles Reynolds as an acclaimed actor, film producer, screenwriter and entrepreneur. It lists Adrian Grenier as an actor, environmental advocate, founder of Earth Speed Media, investor and UN Environment Programme ambassador; Steve Chen as co-founder of YouTube; and Tucker Carlson as founder of the Tucker Carlson Network and host of the Tucker Carlson Show.
Gulf News spelled Grenier as Adrien. The organiser’s speaker page and stills use Adrian Grenier, which this article follows.
The same homepage also features H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade; H.E. Sana bint Mohamed Suhail, UAE Minister of Family; H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi; and Anne Hidalgo, global ambassador for the Global Covenant of Mayors and former Mayor of Paris (2014–2026).
The official speakers page currently lists 35 names, including Enrique Peñalosa, former mayor of Bogotá; Sally Capp AO, former lord mayor of Melbourne; Christiana Figueres; Sebastian Thrun; Bjarke Ingels; and Etihad Airways chief executive Antonoaldo Neves. Session times are marked as to be announced.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, said in a statement reported by Gulf News: “Livability is increasingly a defining factor in attracting investment, talent and long-term economic growth. Abu Dhabi has focused on creating an environment where economic opportunity and quality of life reinforce one another. By bringing more than 100 international speakers into the same programme as investors and decision-makers, LIVEX connects a wide range of perspectives with the people and capital shaping the emirate’s continued development.”
Investors Lounge, ADIO and Mubadala
Gulf News said a dedicated Investors Lounge will operate in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Mubadala, with their investor services and platform teams present across the three days.
The official LIVEX homepage lists Aldar as presenting partner, Modon as founding partner and Mubadala as investor partner.
Abu Dhabi Media Office said on 5 June 2026 that the Department of Municipalities and Transport will host the inaugural exhibition.
The official homepage currently states 20,000+ attendees, 40+ exhibitors, 50+ countries, 1,500+ investors and 100+ global speakers. A June DMT briefing had expected more than 75 exhibitors; the later official homepage figure is the one used here.
Dates, hours and how to register
ADNEC’s event listing places LIVEX in Halls 8–11, with parking at car parks A and B. Official visitor FAQs give the venue as ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street.
Official visitor FAQs list opening hours as 10:00–18:00 on 29 September and 09:00–18:00 on 30 September and 1 October. Experience Abu Dhabi and ADNEC’s event schema publish different hours; this article follows the official LIVEX FAQ.
The same FAQs say registration is free and open now.
Register via the official LIVEX visitor form.
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is also the venue for Middle East Film & Comic Con this month.
LIVEX 2026 runs from 29 September to 1 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Follow speaker updates on the official LIVEX site; session times are still listed as to be announced.
When and where is LIVEX 2026?
LIVEX 2026 runs from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, according to the official LIVEX site, ADNEC’s listing and Experience Abu Dhabi. ADNEC places the exhibition in Halls 8–11.
Who is speaking at LIVEX 2026?
The official LIVEX homepage and speakers page list Ryan Reynolds, Adrian Grenier, Steve Chen, Tucker Carlson, Anne Hidalgo and UAE ministers among a first wave of 35 named speakers, with 100+ global speakers advertised. Gulf News also named Enrique Peñalosa and Sally Capp AO. Session times are listed as to be announced.
Is LIVEX 2026 free to attend?
Yes. Official visitor FAQs say registration is free and open now via the LIVEX visitor registration form. No paid ticket prices were published in the sources reviewed.
What are the opening hours?
Official visitor FAQs list 10:00–18:00 on 29 September and 09:00–18:00 on 30 September and 1 October. Experience Abu Dhabi and ADNEC’s event schema list different hours; this article follows the official LIVEX FAQ.
Who is hosting LIVEX 2026?
Abu Dhabi Media Office said on 5 June 2026 that the Department of Municipalities and Transport will host the inaugural exhibition. The official homepage names Aldar as presenting partner, Modon as founding partner and Mubadala as investor partner.
