July 23–25 | Marriott Downtown Austin | Austin, TX
The SGA Natural Gas Association’s 2025 Operations Conference is set to bring the natural gas industry together like never before. From July 23–25, leaders across the value chain will converge in Austin for three powerful days of industry-shaping conversations.
This year’s event is structured to build momentum through meaningful discussion, hands-on learning and strategic connections.
A Conference Built for Every Corner of the Value Chain
Whether you’re overseeing field operations, developing technical strategies or guiding organizational performance, OpsCon delivers programming aligned with your priorities. This year’s agenda includes:
- Hydrogen blending and infrastructure evolution
- Emissions reduction and methane detection technologies
- Cybersecurity, predictive analytics and risk management
- ESG integration and workforce development
- Cross-functional sessions and roundtable collaboration
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Industry Thought Leadership – Keynotes That Challenge and Inspire
The conference kicks off with Adam Markel, bestselling author, resilience expert and “CEO whisperer.” His keynote, “Built to Bounce Forward: Leading Through Change,” offers practical strategies for building agility, fostering trust, and leading with impact in today’s high-pressure environment.
And we’ll close with a bold call to action from Gary Hines, EVP at Switch Energy Alliance, whose keynote explores how energy education, spanning K-12 classrooms to global workforce development, is shaping a smarter, more equitable future for the industry.
Purpose-Driven Networking: New This Year
Pipeline Pairings is a new, high-impact engagement opportunity that pairs operators with exhibitors for pre-scheduled, strategic 1:1 conversations. With less than 30 slots available, participating companies will receive:
- Branded signage
- Priority access to a VIP networking lounge
- Scheduled meetings with operator attendees based on shared interests
- Insights on engagement levels to guide post-conference follow-up
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OpsCon Favorites: GasRocks + The SGA Awards
Join us Thursday evening for GasRocks at The Belmont, our signature networking event. This event features live music, refreshments and peer-to-peer connections in a relaxed, energetic environment.
At the SGA Awards Ceremony, we’ll honor outstanding leadership and innovation, recognizing individuals and teams that are raising the bar in safety, innovation, operational excellence and service.
Sponsor or Exhibit – Be Part of the Experience
A few sponsorship opportunities remain for companies ready to put their brand front and center. From branded activations to hosted experiences, sponsorship at OpsCon means visibility with the right people when it matters most.
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Looking to exhibit instead? Reserve your tabletop and engage directly with attendees throughout the event. Limited spaces are available.
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Register Now
Registration is open, and early commitments are strong. Group discounts are available. Bring five or more team members and save 20%.
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Join us in Austin and take your place in the conversations shaping the future of natural gas operations.
