07.05.2026
7th Budapest LNG Summit
- Description
The Budapest LNG Summit focuses on the up-and-coming LNG region of Central & Eastern Europe, connecting regional demand with the international supply chain. The first Budapest LNG Summit was organised in 2017, and since then the conference has become a well-established meeting point for major stakeholders of the regional and global LNG and gas market to discuss the key LNG-related developments in the region and beyond.
The 7th Budapest LNG Summit will be organised on 7 May 2026.
HOT TOPICS
- Global Gas and LNG Market Outlook: How can CEE/SEE countries benefit from the upcoming LNG wave? Lessons learned from the past winter season and strategies for the future.
- Geopolitics and Gas: Phase-out of Russian gas, driving energy security and resilience in a rapidly changing world. The role of gas and LNG in strengthening the European and regional energy security and diversification.
- Infrastructure Investments and Supply Security: Expanding gas infrastructure, LNG terminals, and storage capacity in Central and Eastern Europe. The future of the Vertical Corridor and regional cooperation.
- LNG / Gas Trading, Risk Management: Financial models for LNG infrastructure investments in a volatile economic environment. LNG contracting and pricing strategies.
- Technological Innovations, AI and Gas: Breakthrough technologies shaping the gas sector. The energy industry is preparing for the AI revolution — from more efficient trading and logistics to methane leak detection and beyond.
- Methane Emission Regulation: US versus EU: How can we make the gas sector more sustainable? Smart and innovative solutions to reduce emissions.
- Sustainability and Decarbonization: The strategic role of LNG in delivering a low-carbon and secure energy future. Greening the LNG value chain, the rise of bio-LNG, and innovations to cut carbon emissions across production, transportation, and utilization.
