Events

The North American Refining Technology Conference (NARTC) is the World Refining Association’s premier regional event for the refining community. This conference serves as the ultimate platform for industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies that will shape the future of refining in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. The event will be held in Houston, Texas on February 10-12, 2026.

BBTC MENA & ME‑CAT 2026 will take place 10–12 February 2026 in Bahrain under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil and Environment. It is a joint regional conference bringing together refining and petrochemical leaders to address residue upgrading (BBTC) and catalyst innovation (ME‑CAT) in the downstream sector. The event aims to help operators maximize asset value, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate sustainable, decarbonized production.

The ESF Europe 2026 conference, to be held in Antwerp from 24‑26 February, gathers industry leaders, innovators and policymakers around the theme of decarbonising Europe’s downstream sectors. It focuses on implementing clean technologies—like carbon capture, renewables, advanced recycling, hydrogen and digital optimisation—to align with EU industrial sustainability goals. Attendees will explore practical case studies, policy frameworks and strategies aimed at transforming refining and chemicals industries into greener, more competitive actors.

Lignofuels takes place from 25th to 26th February 2026 in Helsinki, Finland, will once again bring together key lignofuels and advanced biofuels and materials stakeholders to join the forum discussions and networking.

BIOKET 2026 takes place in Fribourg, Switzerland, 17 to 19 March 2026, will be dedicated to processes, innovation and technologies applied to biomass. This conference will be the fifth edition of BIOKET and brings more innovation, technology and sustainability to boost new businesses around the biomass valorization into high added value products.

Go Circular, takes place in Mannheim, Germany, on the 24 & 26 March 2026, will be dedicated to have discussions around the main plastics circularity challenges and will be the perfect place to start building plastic circularity collaborations.
Go Circular is a premier convening of industry leaders, policy-makers, brand owners and recyclers, covering the entire plastics circular economy value chain, from petrochemical feedstock through to packaging and brand owners. The summit offers an invaluable platform for decision-makers to engage in dialogue, forge collaborations, and address the pressing challenges in plastic recycling and sustainable packaging.

Gasification Summit, takes place in Berlin, Germany, on the 25 & 26 March 2026, will be dedicated to advancing the knowledge and collaboration in the field of Gasification looking towards the 2030 and 2050 EU targets. Our conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the gasification industry to exchange insights, discuss emerging trends, and explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

EGYPES 2026, held in Cairo, will gather key energy leaders, companies, and policymakers from the MENA region to discuss the future of sustainable energy. The event will emphasize Egypt’s strategic role in driving regional energy transformation and collaboration. Focus areas include innovation, energy security, and accelerating the transition to cleaner energy sources.

Plastics Recycling Show Europe, will take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 5 to 6 May. This conference will be dedicated to the latest trends and developments in the sector, as well as reflecting on the most recent legislation, challenges and opportunities. The conference brings together the entire cross-section of the value chain, aiming to promote collaboration and to accelerate the transition towards sustainable and truly circular plastics recycling industry.

The World Biogas Expo is a free trade show in Birmingham, UK, focused on anaerobic digestion and biogas. It takes place over two days, 8–9 July 2026. The event includes talks, exhibitions, and networking sessions. Visitors discover new technologies and industry updates.