The Global Technology Conference (GTC) is the only global conference devoted exclusively to technology and innovation in the Liquid Gas industry, covering both LPG and renewable DME.
Created and launched in 2006 in Chicago by the World Liquid Gas Association, the Global Technology Conference is the ultimate stage for showcasing game-changing ideas and cutting-edge advancements in the industry.
The preceding conferences were extremely successful and included presentations from all corners of the world (Chicago, Seoul, Madrid, Doha, Bali, London, Miami, Singapore, Florence, Marrakech, Houston, Amsterdam, Dubai, New Delhi, Rome, Cape Town and Istanbul).
The industry’s 19th Global Technology Conference will take place on Tuesday 13th October 2026 during Liquid Gas Week 2026.
Discover why innovation is more critical than ever for the Liquid Gas industry and learn how GTC2026 in Istanbul will shape the technologies of tomorrow.
As an integral part of Liquid Gas Week, GTC2026 will take stage in Istanbul on Tuesday 13th October.
The conference is the place to be for anyone looking to exchange the most innovative and original technological ideas across the industry from around the world. GTC showcases exciting new innovations that create new opportunities for the industry.
With a lineup of world-class innovators and industry leaders, this is one show not to be missed.
Topics for GTC relate to all aspects of the Liquid Gas industry, covering both LPG and renewable DME, where there is an emphasis on technology development and improvement that leads to, for example, expanded opportunities for fuel usage and volume growth, operations optimisation, cost reduction, increased safety, energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint.
Submissions can cover new and innovative ways of using Liquid Gas, including LPG and renewable DME, significant improvements of existing applications, or appliances and equipment that use it as a fuel. Although the focus of GTC is technology, the scope also includes abstracts describing successful marketing and implementation of new technology.
All accepted papers and presenters will receive unbeatable visibility and exposure, including:
- Presentation during GTC2026
- Opportunity to compete for the GTC Innovation Awards
- Full Liquid Gas Week waived access for oral presenters
- Inclusion in poster display at Liquid Gas Week 2026
- Great exposure and visibility via all Liquid Gas Week communication channels
Submission is easy, free and OPEN for the Global Technology Conference 2026.
The submission form together, with all other details, can be simply downloaded here and submitted by e-mail. Follow the instructions in the form.
GTC2026 Important Dates
The prestigious WLGA Global Innovation Award is given to the most outstanding innovation. Additional awards also honour subject category winners. This is the premier opportunity to showcase your innovation with the global Liquid Gas industry.
The GTC2026 Innovation Award are chosen from the innovations that will be presented in Istanbul in October 2026. The countdown to GTC2026 is on!
Congratulations again to Nexio Power Inc. who secured the GTC2025 Innovation Award for their pioneering work on heavy-duty 100% LPG trucks for the global market.
Congratulations to 2025 winners and special thanks to all competitors!
