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Register Now for the LDC Mid-Continent Natural Gas Forum 2026 – September 14 – September 16, 2026 – North Chicago, IL

38th Annual In-Person Event
Dates: Monday, September 14, 2026 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Location: The Westin River North Hotel, Chicago, IL

Join more than 350 natural gas industry leaders this September in Chicago for the38th Annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent — the premier gathering for professionalsacross the Mid-Continent U.S. natural gas market region.

This event goes beyond a traditional conference. It is a highly interactive, deal-focused forum where participants gain real-time market insights, engage in high-level discussions, and routinely negotiate commercial transactions on-site. The 2026 program is packed with critical, timely issues impacting stakeholders across the natural gas value chain.

2026 Topics Include:

  • Natural Gas & LNG Market Fundamentals (Supply, Demand, Delivery Capacity)
  • LNG Exports
  • AI Data Center Demand & Gas-to-Power
  • Independent Power Production
  • Gas/Electric Coordination
  • Infrastructure Capacity, Constraints & Projects (Pipeline, Storage, Distribution)
  • Virtual Pipeline & Small-Scale LNG
  • On-Site Storage Solutions
  • Canada Imports & Mexico Exports
  • Gas Buyer Insights
  • Energy Policy & Geopolitics
  • Energy Evolution & the Trilemma Challenge: Security of Supply, Affordability,
    and Lower-Carbon Energy (Certified Gas, RNG, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture (CCS),
    Carbon Offsets, and more)

The agenda also includes multiple dedicated networking sessions, giving attendees structured time to connect with speakers, customers, partners, and prospective clients.

Who Attends?

Participants include:

  • Market Leaders & VIPs
  • Decision Makers
  • Subject Matter Experts
  • Natural Gas Buyers
  • Infrastructure Operators
  • Producers & Marketers
  • Policy Makers & Regulators
  • Market Analysts
  • Key Service & Product Providers

About the Mid-Continent Forum

What: The 38th Annual Mid-Continent Forum brings together 350+ natural gas industry leaders for 2½ days of networking, insights, and deal-making.

Who: See who attended in 2025. The 2026 attendee list will be available closer to the event.

Why: Networking is at the heart of the Forums. With structured networking sessions and ample time before, after, and between presentations, it’s nearly impossible not to make meaningful connections.

Gain valuable, real-time insights directly from industry newsmakers and leaders. The 2026 agenda will be released closer to the event — review last year’s agenda for a preview of the high-impact discussions.

Who Should Attend?

  • Utilities: Connect with your industry peers.
  • End Users: Meet current and prospective suppliers.
  • Marketers: Expand relationships with suppliers and new markets.
  • Processors: Connect with producers, pipelines, and markets.
  • Producers: Meet marketers, pipelines, and buyers.
  • Vendors: Engage directly with your target customers.

Why Attend? The Facts:

  • Shorten Your Sales Cycle: Accomplish months of business development in just 2½ days.
  • Reach Decision Makers: Meet key representatives from every segment of the natural gas value chain.
  • Reduce Business Development Costs: Connect with dozens of qualified prospects in one place, at one time.

Special Offer

Use discount code MCAllStreamCalendar to receive $125 off your registration.