Preparing your submission

Submitting a paper for the Technical & Commercial Conference is your opportunity to share groundbreaking insights, research, and innovations with global energy leaders.

To ensure you submit a strong submission, your abstract should be concise, compelling, and aligned with industry trends. Clearly define your topic, support your ideas with data-driven insights, and highlight your expertise.

Technical & Commercial Conference

Guidelines for Creating the Perfect Submission

Interest

Originality

Topicality

Statistics

Presenter

INTEREST

• Will the topic be of interest to the Gastech audience and the energy industry?

• Will it capture the imagination of the audience and will it offer useful updates, progress or new information?

ORIGINALITY

• Does the abstract offer a new angle or dimension to the chosen topic?

• Is this new and original material that has not been shared at other conferences?

• Does it demonstrate new and innovative updates or advances that are not yet widely known?

• Is your abstract research- or editorial-led as opposed to a sales pitch of your product or company

TOPICALITY

• Is the abstract relevant to the Gastech audience or to the industry now?

• Will it demonstrate the latest attitudes in thinking, innovation or delivery?

STATISTICS

• Graphs, diagrams, illustrations and/or tables should be used to enhance the Governing Body’s understanding of the abstract

• Captions and any necessary contextual information to understand the data will not count towards the word limit.

PRESENTER

• Abstracts must be accompanied by a presenter profile

• The proposed speaker (not the company) should be a good orator who can successfully convey and present information to an international audience in a live and interactive setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2026 Call for Papers open?

The 2026 Call for Papers opens on 27 October 2025.

When is the abstract submission deadline?

You will need to submit your abstract for the Call for Papers by 6 February 2026.

Is there a word limit for abstracts?

Yes, the word limit is 500 words.

However, captions and contextual information needed to understand any graphs, diagrams, illustrations and/or tables you have included do not count towards this limit.

Can I submit more than one abstract?

Yes. The papers themselves must differ in content, and we recommend submitting them across different categories and topics. The papers may have the same authors, presenters and companies represented.

How do I submit my abstracts?

Register your interest to receive an email when the applications portal is live, or visit the Call for Papers page on or after 27 October 2025 to apply.

To complete your application, you will need to submit your 500-word abstract and upload your photo and a 100-word biography.

How is my submission assessed?

The Gastech Governing Body assesses each eligible application against a set of specific criteria to produce an overall mark.

A meeting of the Governing Body will be convened in April 2026 to review the results of this process.

Who are the Governing Body?

The Governing Body is a dedicated committee of 50 industry experts who ensure the conference supports research of the highest standards. Individuals who serve on the committee must complete an application for selection to ensure the Governing Body's continued independence and a balance of knowledge, skills, experience and diversity.

The committee is a group of senior, experienced professionals with expertise in natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies, AI and the energy supply chain.

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What happens if my abstract is successful?

If the Governing Body accepts your abstract, you will be contacted shortly after the Final Selection Meeting and invited to speak at the Gastech Technical & Commercial Conference.

Both Technical and Commercial speakers will be invited to prepare a presentation, while Technical speakers will also be asked to develop a written paper.

Your presentation will be scheduled and publicised across our event collateral and social media channels.

What happens if my abstract is not selected?

If your abstract is not selected for the conference, you will be notified at the same time as applicants whose submissions have been accepted.

Those whose abstracts are not selected will be placed on a shortlist in case a selected applicant declines their offer to speak.

What are the benefits of becoming a speaker?

Lead presenters will receive a complimentary strategic delegate pass, providing full access to the Gastech Exhibition and Conference. Co-presenters and co-authors can benefit from passes offered at a preferential rate.

Gain visibility through your speaker profile on the event website and app, and inclusion in conference literature.

See your paper published on Energy Connects, dmg events’ dedicated media platform.

Take your place at the exclusive Speaker Dinner, where you can engage with other presenters and build professional relationships.

This is a once-a-year chance to present industry best practices, enhance your organisation’s reputation, expand your platform, and earn recognition among energy sector peers from 150 countries. It is also an opportunity to validate your ideas and gather feedback during Q&A sessions.

Are there any costs involved in the process to become a speaker?

There is no cost to submit an application to present at the Gastech Technical & Commercial Conference.

Lead presenters will receive a complimentary delegate pass for full access to the Gastech Conference and Exhibition. However, any additional co-authors or co-presenters will need to purchase a pass at a preferential rate.

Gastech does not cover travel, accommodation, subsistence or any other costs associated with participation.

Are co-presenters allowed?

We recommend one presenter but allow up to two co-presenters. When you submit your abstract, we will ask you to nominate a lead presenter who will receive a complimentary strategic delegate pass if your abstract is selected.

Once your abstract has been selected, our team will assist you in registering any co-presenters at a preferential rate.