This opening plenary panel will examine the evolving dynamics of global LNG demand and supply. Bringing together CEOs from leading importing and exporting companies, the discussion will provide a comprehensive perspective on the industry’s key challenges and opportunities, with a particular focus on affordability, security of supply, reliability, and other critical issues for the future of LNG.

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, LNG stands at a critical juncture in addressing the energy trilemma – delivering reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon energy. While its role is interpreted differently across markets, LNG remains central to energy transition strategies worldwide. This session brings together LNG industry leaders to explore key imperatives for the sector’s continued relevance and growth.

The LNG industry's success is built on a foundation of diverse partnerships, ranging from buyer-seller relationships to joint ventures and government collaborations. Our panel of experts will delve into how different types of LNG partnerships have evolved and are evolving to create long-term value, strategies for fostering innovation and addressing industry challenges through collaborative partnerships, and adapting to changing global energy demands.

This panel brings together government ministers and industry CEOs to explore how policy and industry can collaborate to address the challenges and opportunities in the global LNG and gas markets. The session will focus on the interplay between government regulations and industry initiatives in the LNG sector. The discussion will explore areas of mutual benefit and collaboration between government and industry, highlighting pathways to a resilient and sustainable future for the global LNG market.

LNG drives economic development and environmental progress in emerging markets, but its impact hinges on accessibility and affordability. This session brings together diverse stakeholders from across the LNG value chain and policy landscape to discuss effective strategies and policies to increase LNG supplies for emerging economies, and methods to build customer confidence in the long-term availability of affordable LNG, fostering sustainable market growth.

LNG presents a significant opportunity to address energy challenges in emerging markets, potentially catalysing economic growth and improving quality of life. This session will explore how LNG can support industrial development and economic growth in emerging markets, the role of LNG in meeting growing energy demand to drive job creation, poverty reduction, and overall quality of life improvements, and opportunities and challenges in transitioning to LNG in power generation, transportation, and industrial processes.

As LNG2026 comes to a close, this closing plenary offers a moment to reflect on four days of dialogue, innovation, and industry perspectives, while casting an eye toward the opportunities and challenges that will define the LNG industry in the years ahead. A distinguished panel of industry leaders will distill the key takeaways from the conference and address pressing questions, including how technological advancements are reshaping the LNG value chain to deliver greater affordability, sustainability, and resilience.