Gastech 2026 Call for Papers is now open

Each year, thousands of energy professionals – technical experts, analysts, scientists, and innovators by submitting evidence-based abstracts for the chance to present at the world-renowned Technical & Commercial Conference.

More than 1,000 abstracts are submitted from across the energy value chain — from operators and policymakers to engineers, researchers, and strategists — making it one of the most respected opportunities in the industry.

Successful contributors will develop their 500-word abstracts into full papers and share their insights with a global audience. By contributing your work, you will help shape an innovative, sustainable, and lower-carbon energy future for all.

Submit your abstract across the natural gas and LNG, hydrogen, climatetech, AI for energy, and shipping and maritime categories by 6 February 2026.

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Submission categories

The categories for the Technical programmes are carefully curated in partnership with industry experts from across the global energy landscape. Representing the critical trends, challenges, and opportunities identified by the Gastech Governing Body, each area is chosen for its pivotal role in shaping the future of the energy sector.

Click on each category below to explore the full list of topics.

EPC & Gas Processing

Climatetech

AI::Energy

Hydrogen

Shipping & Marine

Commercial

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Why submit an abstract?

The Call for Papers is a once-a-year opportunity for technical experts and commercial executives to contribute to industry-defining conversations, showcase innovation, and elevate both your professional profile and your organisation’s impact across the global energy value chain. By submitting a paper, applicants put their critical insights, energy sector experience, and evidence-based research at the heart of industry discourse.

Share your expertise on a global stage

Showcase your insights within a globally recognised programme attended by top engineers, executives and policymakers - placing you at the centre of the industry’s most influential discussions.

Amplify your reach through multi-channel visibility

Your profile and published paper reach thousands across Energy Connects and Gastech channels, amplifying your authority and extending your influence far beyond the event.

Access high-value, curated networking opportunities

Connect with fellow speakers, CEOs, investors, and innovators during dedicated receptions and sessions designed to foster collaboration and unlock new partnerships.

Strengthen your organisation’s brand authority

Increase credibility by positioning your company’s innovations and research alongside those of industry leaders and technology pioneers.

Important dates

2026 6 February

Call for Papers closes

2026 23 February

The Gastech Governing Body begins selection process

2026 7 May

Technical & Commercial Conference agenda announced

Who should submit a paper?

For more than 50 years, Gastech has championed the innovative technical and commercial ideas and approaches of energy professionals from all industry segments.

The Call for Papers welcomes submissions from global leaders in NECs, IECs, SMEs, start-ups and major operating companies across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.

This approach facilitates an environment of collaboration, creativity and possibility, catalysing the development of innovative practices and technologies with tangible and scalable impact.

Technical programme speakers should be specialists in the fields of technology, innovation, data, process engineering, project and program management, product management, research and other relevant disciplines.

Commercial programme speakers should be experts in the fields of business strategy, marketing, regulatory issues, trading, finance and other relevant professions. They’ll be expected to demonstrate their experiences of turning corporate policy into practice.

Join a global community of energy innovators

Gastech is a fantastic event to keep up to date with the newest developments on both the technology and commercial sides. In addition to wide range of high-quality speakers, many companies are present – ensuring that you have the best networking opportunities in one single event.

Anne-Sophie Corbeau

Global Research Scholar | Columbia Center for
Global Energy Policy | Co-Chair - Gastech Governing Body

Over the last few years, the Gastech conference has continued to evolve with the energy industry, growing to include a focus on sustainable energy, showcasing numerous technological advancements, innovative execution techniques, and commercial insights.

Jason Manning

Gastech Governing Body Member,
VP Technology

Kiewit

The Call for Papers for this year includes an updated framework as we continue to evolve the conference programme to seek and deliver current insights and learnings from industry across the LNG, natural gas, and low carbon value chains.

Nick Milne

Managing Director – Upstream
Energy Capital | Macquarie Bank | Co-Chair -
Gastech Governing Body

Gastech continues to set the global benchmark for energy innovation and collaboration. The depth of insight from this year’s speakers, coupled with the diversity of topics spanning AI, decarbonisation, and operational excellence, reflects the industry’s rapid transformation. It’s a vital platform where new ideas turn into tangible progress, and where leaders come together to shape the energy transition.

Michael Deighton

Senior Vice President

Kent

Once again, Gastech brought together the most important and leading companies in the sector, making it a true privilege to take part. One of its main highlights was the quality of the papers presented, which addressed highly relevant and current topics.

Ricardo Sanchez Galindo

Corporate Marketing & Business Development Director

Técnicas Reunidas

Each year, Gastech raises the bar for technical excellence and insight across gas and energy industry. The 2025 programme reflected the sector’s most urgent challenges and opportunities in particular those around decarbonation drives, with exceptional speakers and timely discussions that inspire innovation and collective action across the global energy community.