The 28th World Gas Conference, owned by the International Gas Union (IGU) and hosted by the Korea Gas Union, has been rescheduled to 23-27 May 2022, in the same location of Daegu, South Korea, under the name of WGC2022. The IGU Council, in its November meeting, confirmed the decision to reschedule by one year following a risk assessment around the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The highly anticipated 28th World Gas Conference will be the first major gas conference and exhibition in 2022. WGC2022 will unite the entire gas supply chain hosting 12,000+ attendees and 350 exhibitors, representing 500 companies from more than 90 countries, and generating top headlines from international press present at this high-profile event. After two years of the pandemic, more participants are expected to attend.

“As we have one more year to prepare, we are committed to ensuring every effort to deliver a hugely successful World Gas Conference. We will enhance the program to be more dynamic and innovative featuring key themes around the ever-changing gas industry. We look forward to welcoming you,” said Mr. Bong Kyu Park, Chairman of the WGC2022 National Organizing Committee.

WGC2022 will be an essential platform for energy leaders to learn and network. The international gas industry is looking forward to this opportunity to meet again and advance the conversation towards a Sustainable Future - Powered by Gas.

Find out more about the WGC2022 announcement here.

About WGC2022

The World Gas Conference, conducted by the International Gas Union (IGU) since 1931, is the world’s largest and most important global gas industry event where thousands of industrial and political leaders, gas executives, specialists and exhibitors gather together every three years.

The 28th World Gas Conference (WGC2022) takes place in Daegu, the energy city of Korea and home to the headquarters of KOGAS, in May 2022. Hosted by the Korea Gas Union, the event's core aim is to promote the role of natural gas in a sustainable energy future. WGC2022 is underpinned by a wealth of supporting organisations and corporations in Korea including host partner KOGAS, the Central and Local Government, and a National Organizing Committee made up of 50 global institutions. From 23-27 May 2022 Daegu, Korea will host 12,000+ attendees and 350 exhibitors representing 500 companies from more than 90 countries.