The LNG2026 Conference will take place from 2 to 5 February 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, bringing together global LNG leaders, ministers, CEOs, policymakers, and technical experts to shape the future of liquefied natural gas. The 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) is set to take place from 2 to 5 February 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha. Recognised as the world’s leading global platform for the LNG sector, LNG2026 will bring together ministers, CEOs, policymakers, innovators, and technical experts from across the entire LNG value chain—spanning development and production to transportation, delivery, and end use.

A Global Platform for the LNG Value Chain

LNG2026 is designed to foster collaboration and accelerate business opportunities at a time when LNG plays a critical role in global energy security and the energy transition. With the Call for Abstracts now open, the conference invites contributions across a broad spectrum of technical, strategic, and commercial themes, encouraging thought leadership and knowledge sharing that shape the future of the industry.

Executive Programme: Vision from Global Energy Leaders

The Executive Programme features high-level Plenary and Spotlight Sessions, offering strategic insights into today’s opportunities and tomorrow’s challenges under the theme “Leading LNG: Powering Today and Tomorrow”.

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Opening Day Highlights – 2 February 2026

The conference opens with a formal opening ceremony, followed by the conference launch led by senior industry figures, including Jim Solomon, chairman of the LNG2026 Programme Committee, and Menelaos Ydreos, secretary general of the International Gas Union.

PL01 – Global LNG Dynamics: An Industry Perspective

This flagship plenary examines evolving global LNG demand and supply dynamics. Moderated by Michael Stoppard of Stoppard Energy, the panel features CEOs and leaders from the world’s largest energy companies, including:

• H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs of Qatar and President & CEO of QatarEnergy
• Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO, ConocoPhillips
• Darren Woods, Chairman & CEO, ExxonMobil
• Wael Sawan, CEO, Shell
• Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman & CEO, TotalEnergies SE

Spotlight Sessions: Strategy, Sustainability, and Technology

Across multiple auditoriums, LNG2026 will dive deep into the forces shaping the sector:

• Geopolitics and the Future of LNG (SP01)
  Experts from leading LNG exporters discuss how geopolitical shifts impact energy security and global gas flows.
• Tackling Methane Emissions in the LNG Sector (SP02)
  With contributions from S&P Global Energy, Honeywell, and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, this session focuses on methane intensity reduction and credible decarbonisation pathways.
• The Catalyst for Hydrogen and Ammonia (SP11)
  This forward-looking discussion explores LNG’s role in enabling hydrogen and ammonia as future lower-carbon alternatives, featuring technology leaders from KBR and WinGD.
• Digital Transformation in the LNG Industry (SP12)
  Industry experts from ABB, Technip Energies, and ABS examine how AI, machine learning, and digital twins are reshaping LNG operations, safety, and efficiency.

Closing Plenary: The Road Ahead

The conference concludes with PL07 – The Future of LNG: Insights and Outlook from LNG2026, reflecting on four days of dialogue while outlining strategic priorities for the years ahead. The Closing Ceremony will mark the end of LNG2026, reinforcing LNG’s central role in powering economies today while enabling a pragmatic transition toward a lower-carbon energy system.

Why LNG2026 Matters

At a time of volatile geopolitics, tightening emissions regulations, and rapid technological change, LNG2026 stands out as a pivotal forum for shaping the global gas agenda. By bringing together decision-makers from across the LNG ecosystem, the event aims to translate insight into action—driving collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth for the LNG industry worldwide.