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Exhibition & Conference

14 - 17 September 2026

Your guide to speaking at Gastech 2026

We greatly appreciate your commitment to Gastech and look forward to welcoming you onsite this September. Our team is available to support you in the lead-up to the event, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you require any assistance at any stage.

In the meantime, we have prepared a speaker FAQ to help answer common questions and guide your preparations. We encourage you to review this page as it covers key information about your participation. 

General FAQ

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Accommodation and Travel

You will need to make your own travel arrangements including flights, transfers and accommodation. 

Accommodation can be arranged at preferential rates via the Gastech website. 

It is important to note that the only official accommodation provider for Gastech is CDM Thailand 

  • Thailand Digital Arrival Card 
    All international visitors are required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC).
    You can register for your arrival card within 3 days before your arrival date.
    Registering for your TDAC is completely free of charge. Please avoid any online outfits quoting a fee.
    https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home 
Transport and Venue

Venue: Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) 

88 Debaratna Road (km. 1) Bangna Tai., Bangna, Bangkok 10260, Thailand

Halls: Gastech will utilise the entirety of BITEC. The Exhibition is located on the Ground Level, whilst the Conference and Gastech Energy Club will be located on Level 2. 

Transport 

  • BTS Skytrain: Alight at Bang Na Station which has a direct walkway into Level 2 of BITEC from Exit 1. It is approximately a 20-minute journey from Bangkok CBD and the fastest way to get to the venue. 
  • Car parking: TBC
  • Taxis drop off: TBC
  • Shuttle buses run from venue to official social events, however return journeys must be self‑arranged. The pickup points will be clearly signposted 

More info can be found here: https://www.gastechevent.com/visit/plan-your-visit/ 

Gastech App

You can download the app from any app store. You will receive an email once registration is live. 

Use the app to plan your visit to Gastech. You can view the conference programme, speakers and their sessions. You can also use the app to network and schedule meetings with other attendees and search the exhibitor list for products and services.

Registration: How do I register as a Speaker?

Registration / badges: how do I register as a Speaker?

No action needed - your complimentary Speaker pass will be issued automatically. Please expect this to be emailed in advance to your main email (shown on the speaker portal)

  • You will need photo ID onsite to collect your badge
  • Badge collection is outside each hall

As a Speaker you will receive the equivalent to a Strategic delegate pass, which enables you to attend all conference sessions.

Social Events for Speakers

Gastech Welcome Party 

Monday 14 September, TRIBE Sky Beach Club, 18:30 – 21:30 

628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand 

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Open to all speakers

 

Gastech Speakers Reception 

Tuesday 15 September, Cielo Sky Bar, 18:30 – 20:30 

1595/ 500 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok 10110, Thailand 

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Please  RSVP at your earliest convenience, however at the latest Friday, 21st August 

  • The Gastech Speakers Reception is strictly for Strategic and Technical Speakers, Executive Committee and Governing Body members only, we kindly request that you refrain from inviting or bringing any additional guests or nominating a replacement.
  • If your availability changes after accepting the invitation, we kindly ask you to inform us promptly, as we may have a waitlist. 

 

Gastech Launch Party 

Wednesday 16 September, Chang Canvas, 18:30 – 21:30 

197 Witthayu Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand 

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Open to all speakers 

 

Transportation to Gastech evening events

Transportation will be provided to all the evening events once Gastech closes from outside the exhibition halls. Please arrange your own return journeys. 

Conference Programme

The full programme can be found here: www.gastechevent.com/conferences 

When onsite at Gastech, we recommend you download the Gastech app to navigate sessions and receive real‑time updates. 

Speakers Lounge

The speakers lounge is located on Level 2 of BITEC. It will be well signposted. 

 

Pre-session briefing

This is where we ask all speakers to meet 45 minutes before their session, for a final briefing, content discussion. We will escort you and your session to the stage from here.

 

Presentations

You can check and update your presentation in the speakers lounge.

 

Questions

The speaker team is based here, so any queries or support we will be please to help you here.

Speaker portal & consent forms

Speaker portal

Speaker terms

Speaker portal link: www.dmgeventsconferences.com/gastech-2026/submitter

Login: Your email address.

Password: If you have forgotten or need to reset your password, you can request this on the login page. An email will be sent to you.

The Speaker portal is where you can manage:

  • Profile: Headshot, bio. company logo, mobile number.
  • Email: If your email address needs to be updated on your profile, please email [email protected].
  • Additional contact: If you would like another contact added to your profile in ‘cc’ please email the details to [email protected].
  • Abstract: You can make minor amends to your abstract, please ‘request to edit’ top right corner.
  • Presentation: This is where you download the compulsory Gastech technical paper and PowerPoint templates.

Presentation upload: This where you are required to upload your Speaker presentation and Technical paper (all technical speakers) by Friday 27 August.

Please look for an email from [email protected] (DMG Events) - this may have gone to your junk folder - and then follow the instructions to sign or delegate signature to a colleague. 

If you would like the contract to be resent or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

The deadline to sign the terms is ?? July 2026.

Promotion & Marketing

Pre-event promotion: How can I promote my participation?

Onsite promotion: How can I access session photos?

Speaker Banner

Creating a promotional banner is quick and easy – just follow this link: Speaker Banner. 

In three simple steps, your personalised banner will be ready to download and share:

1. Select your programme template – You will have a template specific to the programme you are speaking on. 

2. Enter your name – This connects to the speaker portal and auto-fills your details.

3. Download your banner – Then simply post it across your social media and networks.

4. Use our caption – 

I am proud to announce that I will be speaking at the {Strategic/Technical & Commercial} Conference in the {programme name} Programme at Gastech 2026. 

The 2026 Strategic Conference will serve as a vital platform for progressing the global energy agenda amid rising demand, accelerating electrification and growing energy security challenges. 

Alongside fellow ministers, CEOs, policymakers and investors, we will explore the partnerships, investments and actions needed to strengthen resilience, secure supply and drive sustainable growth.

Join me and other industry leaders in Bangkok.

Gastech takes place 14–17 September in Bangkok, Thailand - the world’s largest conference and exhibition for natural gas, LNG, low carbon solutions, electrification and AI.

When posting, don’t forget to use our official tags to boost your reach: @gastechevent @GastechExhibition&Conference #Gastech #Gastech2026.

For event photos, please email [email protected] with:

  • Day & time
  • Theatre
  • Session name
  • Your name, organisation

Sometimes the photos can take a while, so if time sensitive then please do try to arrange your own photos.

Get in touch to discuss further speaker marketing opportunities by email; [email protected].

Speaker Timeline

29 July

  • Speaker profile, final amendments
  • Abstract, final amendments

w/c 10 August

  • Moderator and session introductions begin for all panel sessions

27 August

  • Technical Paper final submission
  • PowerPoint presentation final submission

w/c 31 August

  • Badge QR code shared

28 August

  • Talking points/questions to Moderator 

w/c 2 September

  • Arrival and joining instructions shared

Strategic & Features Panels

Introductions & talking points: 

Panel Format

1. We will introduce all panelists to their Moderator by email from week commencing 10th August. 

2. All panelists will be requested to send their Moderator a minimum of two key talking points or questions as soon as possible. The latest date to send these is by 28th August. 

3. A pre‑panel briefing call may be arranged if time allows, and is highly recommended. This is either arranged by the Moderator or the Gastech content lead. 

4. At Gastech you are requested to meet your panel in the Speaker Lounge 45 minutes before your session starts. 

- On the day, the Moderator will open with a brief introduction to the panel and then introduce each panelist, without any bios. You will already be seated on stage. The order will be shared in the Moderator introduction email.

- The talking points are framed within a question and follow up questions which may be presented in no particular order to promote the conversational flow.

- The first question is asked in order of the panel, and for the remaining time the session will naturally flow. 

- Presentation slides are not required. 

Technical & Commercial Speakers

Theatres: what can I expect in each theatre?

Commercial sessions: What is the format?

Commercial Speaker: Do I need to provide a Technical Paper?

Technical sessions: What is the format?

Technical Papers

PowerPoint Presentation Deadline: Thursday, 27 August

Reserve speakers: What does this mean?

On arrival you will be introduced to your Venue Producer, who will look after you and give directions in the theatre. 

- Stage equipped with widescreen, audio, microphones 

- Comfort monitors and countdown clock provided 

- Clicker available for slide control 

The Moderator will open with a brief introduction to the session and then introduce each Speaker who will already be seated on stage. To enable the session to run to time, the introduction is advised to be kept to just a few minutes. 

- Biographies are not required to be read out as they are already fully available online and the app. 

- Each Speaker will then have 15 minutes for their presentation, which will be made from the podium, supported by their .ppt presentation. 

- At the end of the session, when all speakers have presented, there will be time to take questions from the audience. 

- The theatre will have a clicker and comfort monitor. 

- Please note if there is a reserve speaker, then they will be asked to present a shorter presentation of 10 mins. 

 

Session time  

You can check your session time in the Speaker Portal, and remember to allow to meet in the Speaker lounge 45 minutes before the session start time. 


Preparation 

- For preparation purposes it is very important to ensure that all presentations remain up to 15 minutes in duration, to allow time to take questions from the audience. 

- The Moderator is responsible for ensuring a timely session for each Speakers presentation, Q&A, and that we finish the session at the correct time. 

- The Moderator will lead the questions from the audience, so please do inform the Moderator of any concerns you may have. 

- The running order will be confirmed in the moderator introductions. 

- Your compulsory PowerPoint Presentation is due to be uploaded as soon as possible or 27 August. 

No, as a Commercial session speaker you do not need to provide a technical paper. However, if you choose to share a supporting paper, then we will make this available to delegates.

The Moderator will open with a brief introduction to the session and then introduce each Speaker who will already be seated on stage. To enable the session to run to time, the introduction is advised to be kept to just a few minutes. 

- Biographies are not required to be read out as they are already fully available online and the app. 

- Each Speaker will then have 20 minutes for their presentation, which will be made from the podium, supported by their .ppt presentation. 

- At the end of the session, when all speakers have presented, there will be time to take questions from the audience. 

- The theatre will have a clicker and comfort monitor. 

- Please note if there is a reserve speaker, then they will be asked to present a shorter presentation of 10 mins. 

 

Session time 

You can check your session time in the Speaker Portal, and remember to allow to meet in the Speaker lounge 45 minutes before the session start time please. 

  

Preparation 

- For preparation purposes it is very important to ensure that all presentations remain up to 20 minutes in duration, therefore there will be time to take questions from the audience. 

- The Moderator is responsible for ensuring a timely session for each Speakers presentation, Q&A, and that we finish the session at the correct time. 

- The Moderator will lead the questions from the audience, so please do inform the Moderator of any concerns you may have. 

- The running order will be confirmed in the moderator introductions 

- Your compulsory Technical Paper & PowerPoint Presentation is due to be uploaded as soon as possible or by 27 August. 

The deadline for submitting your technical paper is Thursday 27 August. 

We appreciate your support in meeting this deadline. As all technical papers are made available at Gastech for delegates, we need time to prepare and upload these to the app and to the website. 

  

It is mandatory for technical speakers to provide a technical paper. 

Please upload your technical paper to the Speaker Portal. 

  

Format 

- There is no word limit for your paper, however it does need to be a minimum of two sides of A4. 

- The style of your paper is your choice. We encourage, if appropriate, the use of graphs, graphics, illustrations, images. 

- Please provide the paper in in English. 

- Please upload as a PDF file. 

- All papers will be available for download to delegates during Gastech and post-event we will upload your paper to our content archive. 

- Please remember to credit your co-authors, if applicable. 

 

Important .pdf file naming convention 

Please name your paper, as your ‘first name surname_Organisation’ for example ‘Catherine French_DMG Events’. If your submission is not named correctly, we will not be able to allocate it to yourself and your session. 

Please upload your presentation to the Speaker Portal by Thursday, 27 August. 

  

Presentation duration & number of slides: 

- Technical Speakers: up to 20 minutes for your presentation, therefore we advise 20 slides maximum please 

- Commercial Speakers: up to 15‑minutes for your presentation, therefore we advise 15 slides maximum please 

- Reserve Speakers: up to 10‑minute presentation, therefore we advise 10 slides maximum 

  

Presentation templates 

- Please ensure you use the compulsory template, both of which are available for download on the Speaker Portal under the Presentation tab / submit presentation 

- Please note that the templates are a compulsory requirement and should be used as the background. You can add your logo & branding on all pages apart from the cover page. 

- We will not be able to accept a Paper or Presentation without the template. 

  

Upload your presentation 

- Please upload your original PowerPoint file (not a pdf) 

- If you update your presentation, please just upload again and apply a version number to the end of file name i.e. ‘v2’ 

- Important: please do not email ppt’s or updates 

  

Important file naming convention 

- Please name your presentation, as your ‘first name surname_Organisation’ for example ‘Catherine French_DMG Events’. 

- If your submission is not named correctly, we will not be able to allocate it to yourself. 

  

Onsite at Gastech: 

- Please remember to bring your final presentation to Gastech and ensure you can easily access a back-up. No .ppt’s can be taken in theatres. 

- You will be able to update and check your presentation at Gastech within the Speaker Lounge. 

As a reserve speaker you could be asked to step in if another speaker (in the same theatre or session) is unable to take part at Gastech. 
We may know about this pre-event, or it could be up to10 minutes before the session commences. 

Therefore, for all reserve speakers it is vital to fully prepare for participation, meeting the deadlines, reading all the briefings that have been emailed and attending any onsite panel briefings. 

 

The intention is always that reserve speakers will present at Gastech, however this is subject to the Moderator and if permitted, the duration will be up to 10 mins. 

 

Gastech acknowledge the preparation that a Reserve Speaker makes and therefore all Reserve speakers will receive all the same benefits as a confirmed Speaker, which includes: 

 

- pre-promotional publicity (website, app, printed collaterals) 

- a full complimentary pass (equivalent to strategic delegate pass) 

- access to the Gastech socials inc. our Speaker Reception. 

 

We will also share your technical paper (if applicable) and presentation to all Gastech delegates.

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