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

Embrace change with IGRC2027 in Budapest, at the crossroads of diverse cultures and values for centuries. The 2027 conference will focus on sustainability and innovation in our 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. Let’s build bridges of cooperation and develop our goals together in Budapest.

Centrally located in Europe, Hungary boasts extensive connections by road, rail and air, offering the majority of our intercontinental visitors the advantage of reaching us with just a single connecting flight.

IGRC2027 brings together East and West to demonstrate that diverse regional energy pathways can converge into a coherent, global net-zero strategy built on gases. The conference’s core message is that Gas, including natural gas, low-carbon, decarbonized 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. The storyline emphasises that innovation in methane mitigation, low-carbon 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 transition landscape. Policy must evolve to recognise the importance of these diverse innovation pathways in maintaining affordability and stability while meeting climate goals. A balanced transition 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, the mission 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. Register and be a part of the dialogue as a delegate at IGRC2027.

Experience our unique setting at the heart of Europe and be inspired by our abundance of rivers, lakes and natural springs. Join us in Budapest, Hungary, to build bridges towards new partnerships and horizons.