The Global LNG Forum is a Europe-based LNG strategy and commercialisation meeting where market direction, contracting reality, and infrastructure constraints get discussed in the same room. The 2026 edition in Barcelona is positioned for decision-makers who need clarity on European LNG demand, global supply dynamics, regas and terminal outlook, and the near-term policy and price signals shaping trade flows.
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Global LNG Forum 2026 — Event Snapshot
Apr 28–29, 2026
Dates
April 28–29, 2026
City
Barcelona, Spain
Venue
Novotel Barcelona City, Avenida Diagonal 201, Carrer de la Ciutat de Granada, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
Format
Two-day conference built for LNG market outlook, European demand, and commercial decision discussions
Core focus
Global LNG market developments, European LNG demand outlook, supply and trade flows, and near-term market structure themes
Central Barcelona venue supports tight meeting loops and quick off-site meetups without long transfers.
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What makes it different
Europe-based LNG decision forum
This is a market and strategy meeting built for fast alignment on European demand, global supply direction, and the commercial levers that shape LNG flows.
The strongest value is comparative signal: pricing structure, policy direction, and infrastructure constraints discussed side by side.
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Demand and price signals first
Built for teams that need a clearer view of European LNG pull, seasonality, and what could shift spreads and destination choices in the next 6 to 18 months.
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Commercial structure focus
A strong fit when contracting, portfolio decisions, and risk framing matter as much as the macro outlook.
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Infrastructure and terminals show up in the details
Conversations typically connect demand outlook to regas access, terminal capacity, and the practical constraints that affect delivery planning.
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High meeting density, low noise
Two-day format keeps the cadence tight, useful for teams that want shortlisting and follow-up scheduling without a long expo week.
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Best-fit reasons to attend
European-facing LNG stakeholders aligning market outlook with contracting and delivery planning.
Teams benchmarking demand, supply, and infrastructure scenarios against peer assumptions.
Commercial and strategy groups that want tight meeting loops and fast follow-up scheduling.
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2026 week game plan
Apr 28–29, 2026 • Barcelona
This is a tight two-day conference, so the best outcomes usually come from a simple structure:
day one for signal and shortlisting, day two for conversion into follow-ups with clear scope, timelines, and data needs.
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Before you arrive
Define your 6 to 18 month horizon question: demand outlook, spreads, contract structure, or supply reliability.
Bring your contracting constraints: index preference, flexibility needs, and risk boundaries.
Prepare a one-page “position brief” with volumes, target windows, and decision owners.
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Bring a “deal clarity” checklist
Price basis and index assumptions
Flexibility terms and diversion logic
Delivery point and infrastructure constraints
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High-conversion meeting loop
Keep meetings short. Aim for one of three outcomes: qualified counterparties, required data inputs, or a follow-up slot with the right decision team.
Suggested time split across two days
Built for signal, meetings, and conversion
Market sessions and directional signal
28%
Commercial meetings and networking
52%
Closeout and follow-up capture
20%
In a two-day format, meetings and closeouts drive value. Sessions are best used for market framing and targeted introductions.
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Two-day flow that fits Global LNG Forum
Day 1
Calibrate the outlook and build your shortlist. Use sessions for signal, then schedule quick meetings to validate assumptions and identify the right counterparties.
Day 2
Conversion day. Push discussions into terms, delivery constraints, and required data. Leave with follow-up dates and owners rather than open-ended interest.
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Conversation prompts that fit this forum
Which spread and demand assumptions are you using for 2026–2027?
What would change the European pull in the next season?
What flexibility terms are becoming standard again?
Where are the infrastructure constraints: regas, storage, trucking, or scheduling?
What does risk allocation look like in current terms?
What data is needed to move from interest to proposal?
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Outcome scoreboard for the week
Green-light outcomes
Shortlist of counterparties and a defined next step per one
Clear view of infrastructure constraints for delivery planning
Follow-up meeting scheduled with decision owners included
Watch-outs
Macro discussions without terms, data, or constraints detail
No clarity on index basis and flexibility requirements
“Let’s connect later” without a calendar hold
Fast wins
One-page position brief shared with top counterparties
Draft list of required data inputs captured for proposals
Two follow-up calls scheduled within 14 days
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Practical notes for Barcelona and the central venue area
Novotel Barcelona City
Barcelona’s core supports walkable meeting loops and quick transit. Keep side meetings close to preserve schedule density,
and leave buffer time if you are mixing conference meetings with port or terminal visits.
Venue map
Avenida Diagonal location supports quick rideshare and taxi access. Morning traffic can build on main corridors.
Arrivals and transfers
Barcelona–El Prat Airport supports most arrivals, with rail, taxi, and rideshare transfers into the city.
Build buffer time for peak arrival periods and morning commutes along Diagonal.
Keep one longer meeting block if you plan any off-site port or terminal discussions.
Staying close
Choose lodging that protects the morning start and reduces transfers between meetings.
City-center and Eixample zones often support meeting-friendly cafés and quick dinner closeouts.
Keep evening plans short if day-two meetings are dense.
Meeting rhythm that converts
Close out each day with a short decision capture and follow-up scheduling slot.
