London to host 30th World Gas Conference by 2028 – IGU
Following a thorough assessment, the International Gas Union (IGU) has decided to move the World Gas Conference (WGC2028) from Milan, Italy, to London, United Kingdom — a city with rich historical significance for the triennial conference, having hosted the first World Gas Conference in 1931.
This return marks a significant moment as the global Gas industry looks ahead to its future.
Under the theme “Driving Human Progress and Global Growth”, the 2028 World Gas Conference is set to be a significant event that unites global energy leaders, showcases innovation, and highlights the Gas industry’s crucial role in shaping the future energy landscape.
As the largest and oldest Gas membership organisation in the world, the IGU is excited by the opportunities London presents and looks forward to welcoming the most preeminent Gas industry leaders and companies to what promises to be an unforgettable Conference.
The 2028 World Gas Conference and Exhibition will be hosted at Excel, one of the world’s leading event destinations located on a 100-acre site on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock, from 15th to 18th May 2028.
“We will celebrate the 30th edition of the longest-standing world Gas conference right where it all began in 1931. For 95 years, this triennial conference has stood the test of time and remains the most significant global Gas event,” said Mr Andrea Stegher, the President of the IGU.
Mr Marcus Gurske, the Executive Director of WGC2028 said: “Having the 30th edition of the World Gas Conference in London represents a powerful endorsement of the city’s position as a global energy hub. Hosting WGC2028 will bring together thousands of energy leaders, industry experts, and decision-makers from across the globe, reinforcing United Kingdom’s role at the forefront of critical conversations shaping the future of Gas and the world’s energy additions. The capital’s dynamic ecosystem—home to major energy companies, innovative start-ups, financial institutions, and policy influencers — will enrich the WGC2028 experience and facilitate meaningful connections.”
For more information on the 30th edition of the World Gas Conference, please contact Mr Simon Polledri, IGU Flagship Events Director, at simon.polledri@igu.org
About International Gas Union
The International Gas Union (IGU) is the spokesperson of the global Gas industry, with members in over 70 countries across the globe, covering over 90% of the global Gas market across every segment of the value chain, from the supply of natural and decarbonised gas, renewable gas and hydrogen, through to their transmission and distribution, and all the way to the point of use.
IGU presents the world’s leading international Gas events, including the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026), the International Gas Research Conference (IGRC2027) series and the World Gas Conference (WGC2028).
The IGU also publishes the global Gas industry’s annual flagship reports: Wholesale Gas Price Survey, World LNG Report, and the Global Gas Report, as well as various special reports, such as Gas for Africa, Introduction to Low Carbon Gas Technologies and The Role of Gas for East Mediterranean Economies and the Path to the Energy Transition. IGU has also released its Manifesto.
The IGU was established in 1931, is a not-for-profit membership organisation registered in Vevey, Switzerland, with its Secretariat based in London, United Kingdom.
