Columbia, SC

2026 Spring Gas Conference


March 23–25, 2026

Event Overview

Across operations, engineering, field leadership, and system planning, one thing is clear: the pace of change isn’t slowing down.

Spring Gas brings together the professionals navigating that change every day, from control rooms and field teams to design desks and compliance offices.

In 2025, we welcomed attendees from over 39 states and companies across North America, making it one of the most diverse gatherings of natural gas professionals focused on practical learning and industry-wide connection.

The agenda is built around the problems you’re trying to solve, like streamlining storm response, reducing pipeline design rework, improving gas dispatch control, and modernizing leak detection. Each session is led by peers and grounded in real-world application.

For solution providers, Spring Gas is more than visibility—it’s engagement.

With focused exhibit hall hours, hosted receptions, and strategic connection points throughout the day, you’ll have meaningful face time with the people making decisions on the ground.

Looking for deeper conversation? Pipeline Pairings™ offers high-value visibility and one-on-one meetings with operators ready to connect.

Whether you’re solving technical challenges or equipping others to do it, this is where natural gas professionals move forward together.

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Pricing

Members: $950
Non-Members: $1,250
Single Day Pass (Members Only): $575

Discounts

SGA Advance Partners: Save 15%
SGA Training Subscription: Save 15%

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Agenda

The 2026 agenda is now live—featuring over 50 sessions across Engineering & Risk Management, Field Ops & Measurement, and Leadership & Innovation.

These aren’t surface-level topics. They’re built around real challenges our industry is facing now, with practical strategies you can take back to your team.

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Call for Speakers

If your expertise aligns with this year’s planned content, we invite you to visit the Call for Speakers link and submit a proposal. This is your opportunity to share proven strategies with a highly engaged audience of natural gas professionals.

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The Exhibit Hall is your opportunity engine — a dynamic hub where learning meets connection. We engineer traffic through timed experiences, micro-learning, and gamified engagement so every conversation turns into value.

Booth Pricing

MEMBERSNON-MEMBERS
8' x 10' Booth
$2,800
$3,650
Tabletop
$1,000
N/A
Pipeline Pairing including Bar Cart Add-On
+ $1,800
N/A
1 full registration pass is included per booth. Pipeline Pairings add-on includes an additional Tuesday Day Pass. Click here to view the floor plan.

 

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Experience Features That Spark Conversations

  • Exhibit Hall Access: Now Expanded to 9 Hours: This year, you’ll have more time than ever to connect. With nine hours of scheduled exhibit hall access spread across all three days—including receptions, coffee breaks, and dedicated push times—every interaction has more room to grow.
  • “I’m Part of the Energy Story” Wall: branded photo wall where attendees snap, tag, and share their connection to the industry.
  • Industry Trivia Crawl: each booth provides one trivia question. Completing the crawl unlocks prizes.
  • Tech Updates: 15-minute sessions for product demos and insights.
  • Meet-the-Speaker Drop-Ins: speakers hold casual Q&As at exhibitor booths to draw attendees.

Timed Traffic Pushes

  • Pipeline Pairings: signature reception experience hosted in the Exhibit Hall. Each Pairing includes 15 minutes of a scheduled conversation between an exhibitor and attendee, designed to go beyond booth talk.
  • Snack & Scan: mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks push attendees to the floor.
  • Updated App Experience: prepare yourself for new added features and changes to the app.

Exhibitors as Co-Hosts

SGA views exhibitors as partners — not vendors. Co-hosting activations build brand credibility and deeper relationships. By aligning with SGA’s mission to Share • Grow • Advance, you help create memorable experiences that connect people, ideas, and innovation.

Questions? Email Reagan Ginther at rginther@sganaturalgas.org.

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Elevated conversations. Curated connections. Designed for results.

If you’ve ever wished for less small talk and more meaningful conversations on the show floor, Pipeline Pairings™ is your answer.

As an exhibitor, this add-on gives you guaranteed, one-on-one meetings with operators who’ve chosen to connect based on your solutions and expertise. You’ll skip cold intros and move straight into conversations that matter—with professionals actively navigating the challenges you’re built to solve.

Each 15-minute conversation happens in a relaxed, private setting during the Pipeline Pairings Reception on Day 2, complete with a VIP area and support from the SGA team.

Afterward, you’ll receive a summary of your connections and insights—so your follow-up is just as strategic as your first impression.

If relationship-building is a priority for your team in 2026, this is your front-row seat.

Ready to have conversations that count?

Secure your booth and add Pipeline Pairings™ to start building the right connections before the show even begins.

Book Your Booth + Add Pipeline Pairings™

We have reserved discounted rooms for Spring Gas attendees at the following hotels:

Hilton Columbia Center

924 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-744-7800

Room Rate: King/King Jr. Suite/Double $192 +tax/night

Use group code #916 in the Hilton app before 2/21/2026.

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Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

822 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-231-2000

Room Rate: King/Double $185  +tax/night

Use group code #914 in the Hilton app before 2/21/2026.

BOOK YOUR ROOM

View the 2026 Spring Gas Attendee List

 

Search by Company or Title

RepresentingEmployment Title
Atmos Energy CorporationEngineer 2
Atmos Energy, Kentucky/ Mid-States DivEngineer
Atmos Energy, Kentucky/ Mid-States DivSr Project Specialist
Atmos Energy, Kentucky/ Mid-States Div
Atmos Energy, Kentucky/ Mid-States Div
Atmos Energy, Kentucky/ Mid-States DivEngineer 1
BGE, Inc.Director - Energy Services
BHE GT&SDirector, Business Services
Bartlett Controls, a KGM CompanySales
Benchmark Subsurface Utility ServicesManager Business Development
Bingham & Taylor Corp.Director of Sales - Gas Market
Carolina Gas TransmissionROW Maintenance Operator
Carolina Gas Transmission
Carolina Gas TransmissionMeasurement Technician
Carolina Gas TransmissionHealth & Safety Specialist
Carolina Gas TransmissionCompressor Station Technician
Carolina Gas TransmissionMeasurement Technician
Carolina Gas TransmissionDirector, Transmission Operations
Carolina Gas TransmissionBusiness Analyst
Carolina Gas TransmissionBusiness Analyst
Carolina Gas TransmissionSenior Technical Trainer
Carolina Gas TransmissionCompression Technician
Carolina Gas TransmissionAccount Executive
Carolina Gas TransmissionTechnical Specialist
Carolina Gas Transmission
Carolina Gas TransmissionGeneral Manager
Castle EnergyBusiness Development
Colliers Engineering & DesignSenior Right of Way Agent
Colliers Engineering & DesignPrincipal Associate
Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co.Regional Manager
DNVLead Integrity Consultant
DNVPrincipal Network Analysis Engineer
Dominion EnergyEngineer
Dominion EnergySenior Engineer - Gas Transmission Engineering
Dominion EnergyEngineer
Dominion EnergyEngineer III - System Planning
Dominion EnergyCentral Division Operations Manager
Dominion Energy SCEngineer I - Measurement Design & Systems
Dominion Energy SCEngineer
Dominion Energy SCGas Engineering Specialist
Dominion Energy SCCode and Compliance Supervisor
Dominion Energy SCEngineer
Dominion Energy SCDirector- Engineering and Construction
Dominion Energy SCConsulting Engineer
Dominion Energy SCSupervisor LNG Operation and Maintenance
Dominion Energy SCGeneral Manager, Gas Operations Support
Dominion Energy SCDirector - PSMS
Dominion Energy SCassociate engineer
Dominion Energy SCDivision Manager
Dominion Energy SCConsulting Engineer
Dominion Energy SCManager - Engineering Projects
Dominion Energy SCManager Distribution Integrity
Dominion Energy SCEngineer IV
Dominion Energy SCEngineer III
Dominion Energy SCGas Journeyman
Dominion Energy SCManager - Engineering and Construction
Dresser Utility SolutionsDistrict Sales Manager
Driver Pipeline Company, Inc.VP of Business Development
Driver Pipeline Company, Inc.Business Development Manager
Duke Energy CorporationManager, Gas Customer Field Ops - Greenville
Duke Energy CorporationPipeline Safety and Compliance Analyst
ENTRUST Solutions GroupBusiness Development Manager
ENTRUST Solutions GroupSenior Vice President
EdgenNational Account Manager
Enbridge Supervisor Gas Transmission Operations
Enbridge
Enbridge Gasinspector
Enbridge GasInspector
Enbridge GasInspector
Enbridge GasINSPECTOR
Enbridge GasManager-Supply Chain Services
Enbridge Gas DistributionConstruction Inspector
Enbridge Gas North Carolina
Energy Control Systems, Inc.National Sales & Marketing Manager
Energy Economics, Inc.Inside Sales
Energy Land & Infrastructure, LLCSVP, Director of Energy Services – Mid-Atlantic
Energy Land & Infrastructure, LLCPrincipal - Virginia Operations
Energy WorldnetDirector Client Services
Entech Engineering, Inc.Facilities Engineering Manager
Equipment Controls Co. (ECCO)Business Development Manager, Carolinas
Flagger Force
Flagger ForceVice President of Field Operations
Foremost Pipeline ConstructionGeneral Manager
Foremost Pipeline ConstructionDistrict Supervisor
GMC (Goodwyn Mills & Cawood)Regional Technical Leader
GMC (Goodwyn Mills & Cawood)Senior Designer
GROEBNERRegional Sales Manager-South
Greer Commission of Public Works
HDR EngineeringOil & Gas Business Development Lead
HDR EngineeringProject Manager
HDR EngineeringIndustrial Project Manager
HDR EngineeringProgram Manager
Heath Consultants Incorporated
Hubbell Gas Utility SolutionsProduct Manager
Hubbell Gas Utility SolutionsSoutheast Regional Rep
HylanGeneral Manager - Pipeline Division
HylanSafety Manager
HylanSuperintendent
IMAC Systems, Inc.Sales Manager
Infrastructure Technology ServicesBusiness Development Manager
Insignia Environmental
KGMVice President of Outside Sales
L. A. Gates CompanyVice President Facility Engineering
Lancaster County Natural Gas AuthorityTechnician
Lancaster County Natural Gas AuthorityService Technician
Lancaster County Natural Gas AuthorityService Technician
Liberty Sales & Distribution, LLCDirector of Sales
MAKO ProductsBusiness Development
MJP Energy ServicesBusiness Development Manager
MPLXSenior DOT Compliance Specialist
MRC GlobalDirector Corporate Accounts
Mears Group, Inc.VP - Engineering
Memphis Light, Gas & Water DivisionManager Commercial/Residential Engineering
Memphis Light, Gas & Water DivisionEngineer
Miller PipelineManager of Construction Services, North Carolina
Milwaukee ToolKey Account Manager
Mountaineer Gas CompanyCoordinator III, Technical Training and OQ
Mountaineer Gas Company
NiSource, Inc.
NiSource, Inc.Senior Field Engineer
PLCS, LLCPresident & CEO
PLCS, LLC
PSS Industrial GroupOutside Sales
PSS Industrial Group
PSS Industrial GroupOutside Sales
Parker Hannifin (PECO)Territory Manager
Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure, PLLCProject Manager
Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure, PLLCVice President
Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure, PLLCOperations Manager
Piedmont Natural GasDistribution Project Specialist
Piedmont Natural GasPipeline Utility Inspector
Piedmont Natural GasSupervisor Customer Field Ops & Charlotte Service Plus
Piedmont Natural GasSr Distribution Project Specialist
Piedmont Natural GasCustomer Field Operation Supervisor
Piedmont Natural GasService Tech II
Piedmont Natural Gas
Piedmont Natural GasManager Gas Ops
Piedmont Natural GasUtility Field Rep 1
PipeSak Inc.Account Director
PipehornSales & Marketing Director
PolyPipeNational Accounts Director
RUIZPresident
RUIZController
Sensit TechnologiesRegional Sales Manager
Smith Excavating, LLCVp, Business Development
Southeast Connections, LLCDirector of Operations, North Carolina
Southern Company GasBuyer II
Southern Company GasOperations Supervisor
Southern Company GasCategory Manager Sr.
Southern Company GasBuyer
Southern Company GasSr. Safety Compliance Specialist
Southern Company GasDirector, Forecasting & Organizational Effectiveness
Southern Cross Inc.Account Executive
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
Southern Star Central Gas PipelineEngineer Mechanical Services
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
Southern Star Central Gas PipelineEngineer, Strategic Growth
Southern Star Central Gas PipelineEast Region Manager
Southern Star Central Gas PipelineReliability Manager
Southern Star Central Gas PipelineLeader, Project Analyst - Capital Strategy
Spire Alabama Inc.Manager - Pipeline Management
Spire, Inc.Director of Pipeline Management - Southeast
Stuart Steel Protection, LLCVice President Eastern Operations & Supply Chain Management
Stuart Steel Protection, LLCAccount Rep
Stuart Steel Protection, LLCInside Sales Representative
T.D. WilliamsonSales Manager
T.D. WilliamsonSenior Sales Representative
TC Energy
TC EnergyIn-Line Inspection Coordinator
TC EnergyEngineer
The Blythe Company, LLCPresident
The Blythe Company, LLCCEO
UPSCO Inc.Sales
Weston & SampsonPrincipal Engineer/ Office Manager
Weston & SampsonEngineer
Weston & SampsonSenior Civil Designer
Woolpert, Inc.Strategic Consultant
Woolpert, Inc.Energy Program Director
d'Escoto, Inc.National Energy Utility Manager

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To support our mission and the industry’s continued growth, we are actively seeking corporate partners and sponsors for our 2026 conferences and leadership programs. Our past sponsors have seen outstanding engagement and visibility, and we’re excited to offer even more impactful opportunities for you to connect with decision-makers and shape the future of natural gas.

Contact Celesta Miracle at cmiracle@sganaturalgas.org to take advantage of the numerous upcoming sponsorship opportunities with SGA.

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Keynote Speaker

Gary Hines, MBA, PE, CAE

President, Switch Energy Alliance


Energy Literacy for the Real World: Beyond Slogans and Single Solutions

Monday, March 23, 3:00 PM

Energy shapes every outcome we care about: cost, opportunity, resilience, and the environment. Yet most energy conversations collapse into slogans, ideology, or single-solution thinking. In this session, Gary Hines – President at Switch Energy Alliance – will guide the audience through a clear, objective way to think about energy systems using real-world examples and interactive reflection. Rather than prescribing answers, this talk equips participants to recognize tradeoffs, question assumptions, and engage more confidently in meaningful energy discussions.

If you’ve ever felt the energy debate was confusing, polarized, or overly technical, this session offers a grounded and accessible path forward.

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2026 SGA Advance Partners

 

Pipeline Pairings Partners

 

Spring Gas Conference Sponsors

Workforce Advancement

 

When

From 03-23-2026 9:00 am EST until 03-25-2026 6:00 pm EST


Where

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln St.
Columbia, SC 29201


Registration Information
Advance PartnersSave 15%!
SGA Training SubscriptionSave 15%!
Member$950
Non-Member$1,250
Single Day Pass (Members Only)$575

Member early bird registration ended on January 31, 2026.

Advance Partners and SGA Training Subscribers will see the 15% discount automatically applied at checkout.

Attendees and exhibitors agree not to host any event or dinner that conflicts with a sanctioned Spring Gas event, such as the educational sessions, receptions or exhibit hall hours.

A 3% fee is applied if paying by a credit card.

SGA Cancellation Policy “A”

Have any questions? Contact us. memberservices@southerngas.org