The next International Gas Research Conference will take place in Budapest, Hungary, in May 2027.

The IGRC2027 Call for Abstracts is now open, inviting researchers, regulators, technical experts, innovators, start-ups, and industry professionals to contribute to discussions exploring practical solutions that bridge regional gaps, promote cross-border cooperation, and support the evolution of Gas as part of a cleaner, smarter, multi-molecule energy future.

The 2027 Conference will focus on sustainability and innovation across our global Gas industry, to empower our leaders and experts for the future.

The natural gas and gaseous energy industry must evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world, where success hinges on the diverse representation of genders, generations and geographies.

IGRC2027 brings together East and West to demonstrate that diverse regional energy pathways can converge into a coherent, global strategy built on gases. The Conference’s core message is that Gas, including natural gas, low-emission, decarbonised and renewables gases – such as hydrogen, biomethane, synthetic gas —is not a legacy fuel but a platform for future energy innovation.

Rapid decarbonisation, system flexibility and energy security all depend on a multi-gas ecosystem supported by modernised, repurposed and digitised infrastructure. Across regions, different priorities—economic growth, regulatory ambition, technological leadership and energy independence—create complementary strengths rather than contradictions. Innovation in methane mitigation, low-emission gas production, and digital optimisation is no longer theoretical but commercially real and globally scalable.

We deliberately interpret innovation in a broad sense, placing equal emphasis on technological, commercial, policy and social innovation to highlight the central role of gases across the entire energy addition landscape. Policy must evolve to recognise the importance of these diverse innovation pathways in maintaining affordability and stability while meeting climate goals.

A balanced energy evolution requires that technology, regulation and markets progress together instead of in isolation. IGRC2027 aims to showcase practical solutions that bridge regional differences and unlock cross-border cooperation. Ultimately, our goal is to shift global perception: the future energy system will succeed not in spite of Gas, but because Gas has transformed and integrated into a cleaner, smarter, multi-molecule world.

Submit your abstract NOW for a chance to address the global energy industry at IGRC2027!

Experience the unique setting of the 18th edition of IGU's International Gas Research Conference in the heart of Europe, and be inspired by the beauty of Budapest, Hungary!