- From 14–17 September, Gastech 2026 will convene +50,000 energy professionals, +1,000 exhibitors and +1,000 speakers from 150 countries to address urgent energy priorities and shape the industry's future growth.
- Held in Bangkok, at the centre of the world's fastest-growing energy demand region, Gastech 2026 will unite global ministers, industry CEOs and technology leaders to strengthen energy security, accelerate LNG and infrastructure development, and advance reliable and affordable energy systems.
- Hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Energy, the event will position Bangkok at the centre of strategic discussions on LNG, electrification, AI infrastructure, low carbon technologies and regional energy cooperation.
BANGKOK, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastech 2026 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand from 14–17 September 2026, uniting global decision makers and energy leaders to address urgent supply security and system resilience priorities amid mounting geopolitical instability.
Positioned at the heart of the world's fastest-growing demand region, where rapid urbanisation and electrification have placed extreme pressure on energy systems to deliver affordable and reliable power, Gastech 2026 will provide a platform for the partnerships, investments and strategic dialogue that will drive energy delivery at scale and strengthen economic resilience across Asia and all global markets.
As the world's largest exhibition and conference for natural gas, LNG, low carbon solutions, electrification and AI for energy, Gastech 2026 will gather the entire energy value chain under the theme "Where Global Energy Demand Meets Supply", aligning the full mix of resources, capital and technologies required to meet today's immediate demands and fuel tomorrow's low-carbon growth.
Speaking on the event's role at a defining time for the energy industry, Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, stated: "The global energy industry is operating in one of the most complex and pressured environments in recent history. Supply disruption, rising demand, affordability and infrastructure resilience have become defining priorities for governments and industry alike.
Gastech 2026 has been designed to bring together the leadership, investment and practical solutions needed to secure supply, accelerate infrastructure delivery and support resilient energy systems at scale. Bangkok will provide a critical meeting point for the international energy industry at a time when coordination and collaboration have never been more important."
The Gastech Strategic Conference will serve as a high-level platform for ministers, CEOs, investors and industry leaders to address the pressing challenges facing global energy markets. Across dedicated strategic and technical programmes, discussions will focus on advancing energy security, unlocking LNG and gas supply, transforming power markets, scaling low carbon technologies, and developing integrated grids that can support intensifying electricity demand.
More than 1,000 speakers and 200 sessions will examine how governments and industry can move from long-term ambition towards implementation, developing practical pathways for infrastructure deployment, market resilience and investment throughout increasingly complex and interconnected energy systems. A selection of the confirmed conference speakers include:
- H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Arab Republic of Egypt
- H.E. Dr. Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, Minister of Oil & Gas, Libya
- H.E. Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Nigeria
- H.E. Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy & Minerals, Oman
- H.E. Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum & Mines, Senegal
- H.E. Jassim Alshirawi, Secretary General, International Energy Forum
- Dr. Narin Phoawanich, Governor, EGAT
- Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, CEO & President, PTT
- Liz Westcott, MD & CEO, Woodside Energy
- Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman, President & CEO, Baker Hughes
- Takayuki Ueda, President & CEO, INPEX Corporation
BANGKOK, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastech 2026 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand from 14–17 September 2026, uniting global decision makers and energy leaders to address urgent supply security and system resilience priorities amid mounting geopolitical instability.
Positioned at the heart of the world's fastest-growing demand region, where rapid urbanisation and electrification have placed extreme pressure on energy systems to deliver affordable and reliable power, Gastech 2026 will provide a platform for the partnerships, investments and strategic dialogue that will drive energy delivery at scale and strengthen economic resilience across Asia and all global markets.
As the world's largest exhibition and conference for natural gas, LNG, low carbon solutions, electrification and AI for energy, Gastech 2026 will gather the entire energy value chain under the theme "Where Global Energy Demand Meets Supply", aligning the full mix of resources, capital and technologies required to meet today's immediate demands and fuel tomorrow's low-carbon growth.
Speaking on the event's role at a defining time for the energy industry, Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, stated: "The global energy industry is operating in one of the most complex and pressured environments in recent history. Supply disruption, rising demand, affordability and infrastructure resilience have become defining priorities for governments and industry alike.
Gastech 2026 has been designed to bring together the leadership, investment and practical solutions needed to secure supply, accelerate infrastructure delivery and support resilient energy systems at scale. Bangkok will provide a critical meeting point for the international energy industry at a time when coordination and collaboration have never been more important."
The Gastech Strategic Conference will serve as a high-level platform for ministers, CEOs, investors and industry leaders to address the pressing challenges facing global energy markets. Across dedicated strategic and technical programmes, discussions will focus on advancing energy security, unlocking LNG and gas supply, transforming power markets, scaling low carbon technologies, and developing integrated grids that can support intensifying electricity demand.
More than 1,000 speakers and 200 sessions will examine how governments and industry can move from long-term ambition towards implementation, developing practical pathways for infrastructure deployment, market resilience and investment throughout increasingly complex and interconnected energy systems. A selection of the confirmed conference speakers include:
Alongside the conferences, Gastech's exhibition, theatres and feature programmes will showcase the technologies, partnerships and commercial solutions shaping the future of global energy. With over 1,000 exhibiting companies and 50,000 energy professionals from 150+ countries in attendance, the event serves a global marketplace for investment, collaboration and innovation across the full energy value chain.
Gastech's 54th edition will also see the launch of AixEnergy, a new co-located conference and exhibition positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence, electrification and next-generation energy systems. As the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure accelerates electricity demand growth, AixEnergy will provide an integrated platform for technology leaders, energy executives and strategic investors to align on the power systems, digital infrastructure and scaling strategies required to support the next generation of industrial and economic growth.
Gastech 2026 will be hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Energy and supported by national consortium partners EGAT, Gulf and PTT, alongside national consortium supporters Ratch, EGCO and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). Held in partnership with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the event has been designed to address the realities of Thailand's dynamic energy landscape, as well as the evolving power needs of all fast-growing economies.
Building on the momentum of Gastech Milan in 2025, which convened more than 50,000 attendees and facilitated over US $60 billion in commercial agreements and investment activity, Gastech 2026 will stand as the definitive platform for unified action, where the decisions and deals that will shape the world's energy future are made.
About Gastech
Gastech is the world's largest conference and exhibition for natural gas, LNG, low carbon solutions, electrification and AI for energy. It attracts more than 50,000 attendees, 7,000 delegates, 1,000 exhibitors, and 1,000 speakers from over 150 countries. For more information, please visit www.gastechevent.com.
For media wishing to attend, please visit https://www.gastechevent.com/media-centre/media-registration/ to register.
About dmg events
Since 1989, dmg events creates connections that enable growth by bringing together global industries, governments and innovators to drive collaboration, unlock commercial opportunity and advance meaningful progress across the world's most important markets. Through high-impact events and strategic partnerships, dmg events supports businesses and communities to navigate change, accelerate innovation and build sustainable success.
Operating from 13 offices worldwide, dmg events delivers more than 30 energy and policy events annually, enabling business growth across a range of key markets and sectors. Across four continents, its leading events, including ADIPEC and Gastech, bring together policymakers, industry leaders, investors and innovators to engage on the priorities shaping the future of energy systems and global markets. dmg events is committed to enabling a sustainable and resilient future by supporting cross-sector collaboration and addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges.
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Gastech 2026 to convene global energy leaders in Bangkok as Asia accelerates demand, LNG investment and system transformation
Gastech 2026 to convene global energy leaders in Bangkok as Asia accelerates demand, LNG investment and system transformation
Gastech 2026 to convene global energy leaders in Bangkok as Asia accelerates demand, LNG investment and system transformation
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Accelerates Humanoid Commercialization and Expands from Wearables to Integrated Robotics Platforms
SEOUL, South Korea, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global robotics company WIRobotics (Co-CEOs Yeonbaek Lee and Yongjae Kim) announced that it has completed a KRW 95 billion (approximately USD 68 million) Series B funding round. The investment comes approximately two years after the company's Series A financing in March 2024 (KRW 13 billion) and reflects growing confidence in WIRobotics' next-generation robotics technologies and commercialization potential.
JB Investment led the round, joined by InterVest, Hana Ventures, Smilegate Investment, SBVA, NH Investment & Securities, Company K Partners, GU Investment, and FuturePlay.
- Advancing Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI
WIRobotics has been developing its humanoid robotics platform "ALLEX" based on technologies designed to understand and augment human movement. The company was recently selected for NVIDIA's global robotics and AI development initiative, the "Physical AI Fellowship," further validating its technological capabilities and global growth potential.
The company has identified humanoid robotics as its next major growth engine and is accelerating the development of technologies aimed at enabling human-level object manipulation and interaction capabilities. Through collaborations with AWS and NVIDIA, WIRobotics is advancing next-generation Physical AI technologies while also conducting joint research with leading domestic and global research institutions.
In parallel, the company is engaged in discussions with a global automotive manufacturer regarding manufacturing-environment-based platform validation (PoC). WIRobotics plans to launch a research-focused humanoid platform later this year, expand collaborations with global research institutions, and pursue initial commercialization alongside mass-production readiness targeted for late next year.
- Commercial Validation Through WIM
The foundation of WIRobotics' humanoid development comes from years of real-world wearable robotics deployment and accumulated user movement data.
Over the past three years, WIRobotics has built extensive real-world datasets through its wearable walking-assist robot "WIM." Based on this data, the company has developed personalized assistive technologies optimized for individual gait patterns and physical conditions. More recently, WIRobotics expanded into software-driven services through its subscription platform "WIM Premium."
Now entering its third year of commercialization, WIM has surpassed 3,000 cumulative units sold and expanded into key overseas markets including Europe, China, Türkiye, and Japan. Revenue has more than doubled annually, growing from KRW 560 million in 2023 to KRW 1.3 billion in 2024 and KRW 2.79 billion in 2025. In Q1 2026 alone, the company already exceeded its full-year 2024 revenue.
WIM has also received CES Innovation Awards for three consecutive years, demonstrating continued global recognition for its technology and product competitiveness.
WIRobotics believes that the movement data and control technologies accumulated through real-world deployment will become a key competitive advantage in the humanoid robotics era. Through wearable robotics technologies, the company aims to extend independent mobility, healthy lifespan, and active social participation.
- Expanding Global Operations
Building on its commercialization success, WIRobotics is accelerating its global expansion efforts. In Korea, the company continues to expand commercialization channels through directly operated experience centers and department-store retail partnerships.
Internationally, WIRobotics is establishing a North American entity in California while expanding collaborations with global distributors and healthcare networks to strengthen overseas operations and strategic partnerships.
- Scaling Toward Mobile ALLEX Commercialization
The humanoid business is also entering a more advanced commercialization phase. Beginning this year, WIRobotics plans to supply its research-oriented mobile humanoid platform "Mobile ALLEX" to global research institutions and overseas partners, enabling both collaborative R&D and real-world technology validation.
WIRobotics aims to evolve ALLEX beyond a research platform into a next-generation Human Motion Robotics platform capable of natural human interaction. Through partnerships with global research institutions and industrial partners, the company plans to accelerate real-world data acquisition and applied technology development while expanding into broader industrial and service sectors over the long term.
"This investment represents global recognition that the real-world movement data and control technologies accumulated through wearable robotics can evolve into next-generation humanoid robotics," said Yeonbaek Lee, Co-CEO of WIRobotics. "We aim to accelerate the arrival of humanoid robots capable of interacting naturally with people."
Yongjae Kim, Co-CEO of WIRobotics, added, "All investors from our previous Series A round participated again in this Series B financing, demonstrating strong confidence in WIRobotics' technological capabilities and growth potential amid intensifying global humanoid competition. Our mission is to realize humanoids capable of fundamentally human-like interaction and force control, driving a paradigm shift in high-performance manipulation technologies."
He continued, "This investment will further strengthen Korea's humanoid robotics leadership while accelerating mass-production systems and global supply-chain development. Leveraging our proprietary hardware and control technologies, we plan to rapidly expand into Physical AI and intelligent service domains and lead the global humanoid robotics market."
About WIRobotics
WIRobotics is a global robotics company developing wearable and humanoid robotic systems based on human movement data. Since its founding in 2021, the company has commercialized the wearable walking-assist robot "WIM," accumulating extensive real-world user data and control technologies. More recently, WIRobotics has expanded into the Physical AI domain through its humanoid robotics platform "ALLEX."
The company is advancing human-centered robotics technologies spanning from wearable robotics to humanoid systems, with the goal of building next-generation robotics platforms that enhance human mobility and physical capability.
Accelerates Humanoid Commercialization and Expands from Wearables to Integrated Robotics Platforms
SEOUL, South Korea, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global robotics company WIRobotics (Co-CEOs Yeonbaek Lee and Yongjae Kim) announced that it has completed a KRW 95 billion (approximately USD 68 million) Series B funding round. The investment comes approximately two years after the company's Series A financing in March 2024 (KRW 13 billion) and reflects growing confidence in WIRobotics' next-generation robotics technologies and commercialization potential.
JB Investment led the round, joined by InterVest, Hana Ventures, Smilegate Investment, SBVA, NH Investment & Securities, Company K Partners, GU Investment, and FuturePlay.
- Advancing Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI
WIRobotics has been developing its humanoid robotics platform "ALLEX" based on technologies designed to understand and augment human movement. The company was recently selected for NVIDIA's global robotics and AI development initiative, the "Physical AI Fellowship," further validating its technological capabilities and global growth potential.
The company has identified humanoid robotics as its next major growth engine and is accelerating the development of technologies aimed at enabling human-level object manipulation and interaction capabilities. Through collaborations with AWS and NVIDIA, WIRobotics is advancing next-generation Physical AI technologies while also conducting joint research with leading domestic and global research institutions.
In parallel, the company is engaged in discussions with a global automotive manufacturer regarding manufacturing-environment-based platform validation (PoC). WIRobotics plans to launch a research-focused humanoid platform later this year, expand collaborations with global research institutions, and pursue initial commercialization alongside mass-production readiness targeted for late next year.
- Commercial Validation Through WIM
The foundation of WIRobotics' humanoid development comes from years of real-world wearable robotics deployment and accumulated user movement data.
Over the past three years, WIRobotics has built extensive real-world datasets through its wearable walking-assist robot "WIM." Based on this data, the company has developed personalized assistive technologies optimized for individual gait patterns and physical conditions. More recently, WIRobotics expanded into software-driven services through its subscription platform "WIM Premium."
Now entering its third year of commercialization, WIM has surpassed 3,000 cumulative units sold and expanded into key overseas markets including Europe, China, Türkiye, and Japan. Revenue has more than doubled annually, growing from KRW 560 million in 2023 to KRW 1.3 billion in 2024 and KRW 2.79 billion in 2025. In Q1 2026 alone, the company already exceeded its full-year 2024 revenue.
WIM has also received CES Innovation Awards for three consecutive years, demonstrating continued global recognition for its technology and product competitiveness.
WIRobotics believes that the movement data and control technologies accumulated through real-world deployment will become a key competitive advantage in the humanoid robotics era. Through wearable robotics technologies, the company aims to extend independent mobility, healthy lifespan, and active social participation.
- Expanding Global Operations
Building on its commercialization success, WIRobotics is accelerating its global expansion efforts. In Korea, the company continues to expand commercialization channels through directly operated experience centers and department-store retail partnerships.
Internationally, WIRobotics is establishing a North American entity in California while expanding collaborations with global distributors and healthcare networks to strengthen overseas operations and strategic partnerships.
- Scaling Toward Mobile ALLEX Commercialization
The humanoid business is also entering a more advanced commercialization phase. Beginning this year, WIRobotics plans to supply its research-oriented mobile humanoid platform "Mobile ALLEX" to global research institutions and overseas partners, enabling both collaborative R&D and real-world technology validation.
WIRobotics aims to evolve ALLEX beyond a research platform into a next-generation Human Motion Robotics platform capable of natural human interaction. Through partnerships with global research institutions and industrial partners, the company plans to accelerate real-world data acquisition and applied technology development while expanding into broader industrial and service sectors over the long term.
"This investment represents global recognition that the real-world movement data and control technologies accumulated through wearable robotics can evolve into next-generation humanoid robotics," said Yeonbaek Lee, Co-CEO of WIRobotics. "We aim to accelerate the arrival of humanoid robots capable of interacting naturally with people."
Yongjae Kim, Co-CEO of WIRobotics, added, "All investors from our previous Series A round participated again in this Series B financing, demonstrating strong confidence in WIRobotics' technological capabilities and growth potential amid intensifying global humanoid competition. Our mission is to realize humanoids capable of fundamentally human-like interaction and force control, driving a paradigm shift in high-performance manipulation technologies."
He continued, "This investment will further strengthen Korea's humanoid robotics leadership while accelerating mass-production systems and global supply-chain development. Leveraging our proprietary hardware and control technologies, we plan to rapidly expand into Physical AI and intelligent service domains and lead the global humanoid robotics market."
About WIRobotics
WIRobotics is a global robotics company developing wearable and humanoid robotic systems based on human movement data. Since its founding in 2021, the company has commercialized the wearable walking-assist robot "WIM," accumulating extensive real-world user data and control technologies. More recently, WIRobotics has expanded into the Physical AI domain through its humanoid robotics platform "ALLEX."
The company is advancing human-centered robotics technologies spanning from wearable robotics to humanoid systems, with the goal of building next-generation robotics platforms that enhance human mobility and physical capability.
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
WIRobotics Secures Approximately KRW 100 Billion (USD 68 Million) Series B Funding
