24th - 27th September 2019 in Amsterdam
This year, the World LPG Association & Liquid Gas Europe are joining together from September 24th – 27th 2019 to bring the biggest LPG event in the world, the 32nd World LPG Forum & 2019 European Congress, to Amsterdam. Traveling the globe each year, this influential event combines not only a high-level conference and a major exhibition but also a choice of dedicated smaller summits and dynamic side events which cover the entire industry. During the week of the event, delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, students, and visitors will be able to meet with key players in the LPG industry through networking opportunities or by attending the various sessions and presentations around the exhibition hall, or by visiting the exhibition.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
Sessions and Exhibition
During the event, delegates will have access to five key sessions which follow the theme of the event and the roundtable session, ‘Energy in Transition’ Hear from leading industry stakeholders from around the world to discuss their views. ‘Session 1: Supply in Transition’ will look at the supply growth for LPG worldwide. The demand for LPG is also growing at an impressive rate, which will be analysed during ‘Session 2: Demand in Transition’. ‘Session 3: LPG in the Digital World’ will discuss the need for the LPG industry to increase its use of the latest digital technologies. In ‘Session 4: Communications: From Reactive to Proactive’, hear from communications specialists on how the LPG industry can improve their outreach and strengthen their voice throughout the world. Finally, the last session ‘From Transition to Destination: What does the Future Hold?’ will gather the current and incoming Presidents and Vice Presidents of WLPGA & Liquid Gas Europe to give their views on the future of LPG.
In between sessions, delegates also have the option to explore the biggest exhibition ever, which will host over 200 exhibiting companies and their booths, including the Autogas Village at the entrance of the venue which will display LPG cars and tanks. This is the ideal opportunity to network with new and leading companies in the industry from around the world.
Global Technology Conference
The Industry’s 12th Global Technology Conference (GTC) will take place on Tuesday 23rd September 2019.
GTC is the only global conference dedicated to technology and innovation in the LPG industry. The Conference will showcase successful marketing and implementation of these new technologies, equipment, and ideas from the world.
LPG for Development
The third LPG for Development Summit (LPG4Dev), co-organized with the Global LPG Partnership, will also take place on September 24th, 2019. This year’s focus will be on the role of LPG in improving health outcomes, in accordance with World Health Organization Guidelines for Emissions Reductions for Health.
Autogas Day
The first international edition of the Autogas Day will take place on Friday September 27th, 2019,highlighting the opportunities for Autogas at a global level. This will provide an exceptional opportunity to hear and share the latest Autogas innovations, market situations, experiences, as well as networking opportunities.
WINLPG Knowledge Exchange
The Woman in LPG Knowledge Exchange will take place on Thursday 26th September and will be a vibrant exchange of best practices. This is an exceptional opportunity to network with your global peers and the opportunity to learn more about the influence and positive impact woman have for the LPG industry.
World LPG Challenge’19
The World LPG Challenge '19 is a call to companies and startups as a first edition for the World LPG Forum and European Congress. This challenge engages the LPG industry in order to solve the proposed challenge for this year: Safety & Training. The winners will be announced on Thursday 26th September during Session 3: LPG in the Digital World.
Cybersecurity LPG Workshop
HudsonCyber along with AON, will deliver and facilitate a two-part workshop that will include a general cyber risk awareness briefing followed by an interactive exercise. The workshop is designed to increase awareness of cyber risk and fill in the knowledge gaps for executive & non-executive and information & non-information technology staff.
Exceptional Energy Stage
On Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th September, companies and individuals will be presenting on various subjects in the middle of the exhibition area. The Stage will also host the Snapshots presentations dedicated to LPG in Humanitarian settings, LPG’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals and, The potential for LPG in heating.
Power Plays
On Thursday 26th September, three parallel Power Plays will take place: Making LPG the New Marine Alternative Fuel, Making Safety Interesting and Taking BioLPG to the Next Level. These are intensive roundtable discussions, separate from the regular sessions, which delegates can register for on a first come first served basis.
Social Events
Throughout the week there are also great social and networking gatherings. On Sunday 22nd September, WLPGA Associations can attend the Associations Executive Cocktail. The following day, on Monday 23rd September, WLPGA & Liquid Gas Europe Members can meet for the Members’ Dinner. Tuesday 24th September is the official opening of the exhibition, and delegates can gather together in the exhibition hall for drinks and snacks for the Exhibition Opening Cocktail. Finally, the official event Gala Dinner takes place on Wednesday 25th where registered guests can enjoy an elegant dinner in the Concertgebouw.
HOW CAN YOU LEARN MORE?
If you want to read more about what you can expect at this year’s event, check out the website at https://www.worldlpgforum-aegpl2019.com/.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to introduce yourself to the LPG industry and to learn more on how you can get involved.
For more information, please contact Ms Esther Assous, WLPGA Events Director, at eassous@wlpga.org
