Last week, the World Gas Conference 2025 (WGC2025) marked a significant milestone as it announced one year until the highly anticipated event in Beijing, China on 19-23 May 2025. To commemorate this occasion, WGC2025 hosted an exclusive one-year countdown event at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

The President and the Secretary General of the International Gas Union (IGU), the President of Eurogas, and other industry leaders attended the event and delivered speeches to energy professionals from across the globe.

WGC2025, presented by the International Gas Union (IGU), will make history as the first-ever World Gas Conference to be held in China. With over 90 years of IGU history, this premier gas and energy event will showcase China's position as a global leader in natural gas growth potential.

The one-year countdown event and the IGU Gas Industry’s Development Forum were a grand success, with 400 industry pioneers and energy professionals from global associations, think tanks, research institutions, and leading energy companies attending in person. Additionally, thousands of participants joined online via live streaming. The day featured a registration opening ceremony, the unveiling of sponsors and speakers, exhibitor announcements, and a preview of the insightful discussions and networking opportunities awaiting attendees at WGC2025. In May 2025, delegates will have the chance to engage with industry experts, discover innovative technologies, and gain valuable insights into the future of the gas and energy sector.

Commenting on the milestone, IGU’s President Madam Li Yalan expressed enthusiasm, stating, "we are thrilled to mark one year until WGC2025 with this exclusive event in Beijing. This prestigious conference and exhibition promises to ignite excitement, passion, and anticipation. We look forward to bringing together leaders to discuss critical issues, make connections, and pave the way for a sustainable future."

“The one-year countdown event marks the most important prelude in China to WGC2025 and this triennial flagship event presented by the IGU, will make history as the first-ever World Gas Conference to be held in China. Anticipating over 30,000 participants from 70+ countries and regions across various gas and energy sectors, including policymakers, business leaders, decision-makers, customers, NGOs, media, and financial professionals. The conference will feature 500+ speakers in approximately 100 sessions across a 4-day programme, under the theme Energising a Sustainable Future. With over 90 years of IGU history, this premier gas and energy event will showcase China's global leadership in natural gas growth potential," Madam Li added.

Now, a week after the announcement, we look back on the success of the one-year countdown celebration of WGC2025. The event provided a platform for industry leaders and professionals to come together, share insights, and build connections in anticipation of the conference next year.

Stay tuned for more updates and announcements leading up to WGC2025. We are excited to welcome attendees from across the world to join us at this premier event and be at the forefront of the global gas conversation.

To register for WGC2025, visit our registration page here.  

For any enquiries, please reach out to the following WGC2025 Team:

Sponsorship: sponsorship@wgc2025.com

Exhibition: exhibition@wgc2025.com

Registration: registration@wgc2025.com

General Information: info@wgc2025.com