Brisbane will host the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Gas (LNG2029), the world’s largest LNG event, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC).
Launched to the global LNG community in February at LNG2026 in Doha, Qatar, the conference is expected to attract more than 4,200 energy leaders, innovators and policymakers from over 80 countries.
The international bid was led by the Australian Gas Industry Trust (AGIT) in partnership with Australian Energy Producers (AEP), with the Queensland component coordinated by BCEC alongside Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) and Tourism Australia. The win was secured through TEQ’s Business Events Acquisition and Leveraging Fund, with support from Tourism Australia’s Bid Fund Program.
Brisbane’s bid was strengthened by its position as the closest major Australian capital to East Asia, its facilities at BCEC and its global visibility ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Queensland is a cornerstone of Australia’s LNG export industry, supplying energy to key Asian markets.
Queensland Minister for Tourism Andrew Powell said: “LNG2029 is set to deliver huge benefits for our state, injecting up to $19 million into our economy and generating more than 16,800 visitor nights.”
Robin Mack, managing director of Tourism Australia, said: “Through our Bid Fund Program, Tourism Australia is proud to support Brisbane’s latest international event win. To date, the Bid Fund initiative has secured more than $1.5 billion in economic value, and plays a vital role in locking in a consistent event pipeline through to 2032.”
Prof Andrew Garnett, executive chair of the Australian Gas Industry Trust, said: “A global centre for energy innovation, Brisbane sits at the heart of Queensland’s unique energy ecosystem, a vital part of Australia’s LNG sector. Australia is a trusted, reliable supplier, meeting the essential energy needs of people across the region. Together with BCEC, we are committed to making LNG2029 a landmark event for Queensland and the world.”
Kym Guesdon, general manager of BCEC, said: “Hosting LNG2029 at BCEC reflects our shared commitment to advancing a sector that is critical to Australia’s energy transition. This event will showcase Brisbane’s global capabilities and foster collaboration that drives innovation and sustainable solutions for the future of energy.”
