Technical Programme

At the 25ᵗʰ WPC Energy Congress, the world’s brightest minds and boldest innovators come together to define Pathways to an Energy Future for All. The technical Forums bring together global experts in the energy industry to address market trends and technology advancements, process integrations and optimisations, innovative solutions and emission reductions – helping businesses navigate the energy transition.

Authors will share their insights through presented papers or as posters found in the digital poster plaza on the exhibition floor. The Technical Programme at the 25ᵗʰ WPC Energy Congress is where innovation meets action, and where diverse perspectives shape real-world energy solutions.

Technical Programme Overview

BLOCK 1: PRIMARY ENERGY SUPPLY – FUTURE PATHWAYS

Forum 1
Energy Supply and Demand Outlook: Navigating the Future

Forum 2
Opportunities for Oil & Gas Supply Growth – Shales, Oil Sands, New Basins Other Unconventionals

Forum 3
New Exploration & Production Technologies to Extend Supply

Forum 4
Natural Gas as a Transition Fuel

Forum 5
Advances in Geoscience

Forum 6
The Role of Biofuels as a Feedstock

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BLOCK 2: ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE – FUTURE PATHWAYS

Forum 7
Navigating the Future: Innovations & Market Dynamics in LNG, FLNG, & CNG

Forum 8
Pipelines, Storage and SPRs

Forum 9
CCS Hub Facilities

Forum 10
Hydrogen Transportation

Forum 11
Supply Chain Management

Forum 12
Water Management in the Energy Industry: Innovations for Sustainability & Efficiency

BLOCK 3: ENERGY FUELS AND MOLECULES – FUTURE PATHWAYS

Forum 13
Fuelling the Future: Innovations & Strategies for Tomorrow’s Electricity Supply

Forum 14
Hydrogen (green and blue); Ammonia; Methanol

Forum 15
Alternative Fuels – E fuels, Biofuels and SAF

Forum 16
Pathways to Net-Zero Refining and Petrochemical Facilities

Forum 17
Helium, Lithium, and Trace Metals Extraction

BLOCK 4: ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES – FUTURE PATHWAYS

Forum 18
Smart Infrastructure for the Future Energy Industry: Digitalisation & Innovation

Forum 19
Research, Technology Start-ups and Funding

Forum 20
GHG Emissions (Scope 1&2) Abatement (CO2, Methane) – Detection; CO2 Capture; CCUS; DAC; Carbon Products

Forum 21
Solar, Wind and Nuclear Integration

Forum 22
Advancing the Circular Economy & Value of Life Cycle Analyses

Forum 23
The Energy Transition: The Role of Digitalisation, AI, and Cybersecurity

Forum 24
Powering Mobility: The Energy Transition and the Future of Transportation

BLOCK 5: ENERGY LEADERSHIP – FUTURE PATHWAYS

Forum 25
Energy Access for All

Forum 26
Public Policy (Global and Local) – Climate Change, Transition Management, Supply Security and Energy Affordability

Forum 27
Financing the Future Energy Supply

Forum 28
ESG and Governance

Forum 30
Human Capital – Attracting, Training and Retaining

Forum 31
Stakeholder Engagement

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Dates to Remember

31/10/25

Abstract Review Results Released

10/11/25

Technical Programme Announcement

30/01/26

Full Papers Submission Deadline

27/02/26

Posters Submission Deadline

09/03/26

PowerPoint Presentation Submission Deadline