Organised and led by the Ministry of Education, the Festival stands as one of the nation's premier flagship events dedicated to nurturing and empowering promising student innovations. Participants are immersed in an inspiring experience featuring a diverse array of competitions, challenges, panel discussions, hands-on workshops and interactive activities.
Over its past seven editions, the festival has firmly established itself as a national platform for discovering scientific and innovative talent, developing student capabilities and fostering a culture of scientific research, entrepreneurship and innovation across the United Arab Emirates.
Building on this legacy, the 8th edition of the festival launches in 2026 as a joint initiative co-organised by the Ministry of Education and the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). This strategic partnership combines educational, research and technological expertise to elevate the festival’s impact and empower the next generation of scientists and innovators.
The festival features three core competitions catering to various age groups, culminating in a closing ceremony that celebrates the most outstanding projects and honours the visionary minds shaping future-ready solutions.
We invite you to explore these groundbreaking projects, meet the creative minds behind them and witness firsthand how the next generation is shaping and defining the future of the United Arab Emirates.
Event timings:
Science Fair & Conference: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Family Festival: 4:00PM-9:00PM
National Science, Technology and Innovation (NSTI) Festival
Visitors are welcome to use any of our two on-site car parks, which can accommodate up to 812 vehicles. Our highly trained personnel are on-site 24 hours a day to assist with traffic management.
Abu Dhabi’s taxi network is operated by TransAD. To book a taxi through TransAD call 600 53 53 53.
A number of taxis are available from ADNEC at the adjacent Aloft Hotel entrance.
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Tourism365 is always available to organise your private transfers as well as meet and greet services both from the airport and across the city. They can help make all your transfers smooth and easy.
Email: events.service@tourism365.ae
Abu Dhabi’s second international airport. Located 13.5 kilometeres northwest of the city centre, the airport receives 14 international flights and 4,000 passengers each week.
Access has never been easier. Abu Dhabi International Airport is just 15 minutes from ADNEC. Over 50 international airlines operate a schedule of flights connecting Abu Dhabi to more than 100 destinations across the globe.
Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline flies to 44 international destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
Required by all, except GCC nationals (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman).
Citizens of certain countries are eligible for a free of charge visa on arrival, please visit the the UAE Government website for more information.
Capital Experience is always available to organise your private transfers as well as meet and greet services both from the airport and across the city. They can help make all your transfers smooth and easy.
Email: events.service@tourism365.ae
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