Media & Association Partners – 2026
Special Thanks to our Media & Association Partners below, who have helped us spread the word about the 2026 Northeast Forum!
Media & Association Partnership Opportunities
Contact Molly Missimer if you’d like to become a Media/Association Partner of the premier events within the natural gas industry!
Optional Networking Activity- 2026
Space is limited and this activity will sell out, so don’t wait to sign up! To sign up for the networking activity below, click here to REGISTER for the conference or to MODIFY your registration.
Group Activity:
Activity: Lunch at Renowned Chart House and Boston Harbor Cruise
When: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 12:15 pm
Return Time/Attendee Welcome Reception: 4:30 pm
Cost: $245 (Gas Buyers attend free)
BOSTON – A WATERFRONT LEGEND ON LONG WHARF
The pride of Long Wharf, Chart House Boston is renowned for its location and its menu. As Long Wharf’s oldest surviving structure, formerly the John Hancock Counting House, the seafood restaurant is a fusion of history and modern style. The newly renovated interior is full of bold colors and you will enjoy lunch as you view the ships and boat life in the harbor.
Boston Harbor is awash in legend and lore. Not to mention beauty. On this fully narrated one-hour tour through Boston’s world-famous harbor, we’ll regale you with heroic tales of the Revolutionary War and local legends of the sea. Learn how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest waterways in the country. Other highlights include views of the Boston Harbor Islands, USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”), and the Bunker Hill Monument.
Cancellation Policy
Late cancellations and no shows: In accordance with our cancellation policy, activity late cancellations and no shows are subject to a $100 cancellation fee (half of the original cost to pay attendees) for those who attend on a free pass and no refunds are given for paid attendees.
Fees & Qualifications (Northeast Forum)
Registration Types & Fees
Your Conference Registration includes access to all Sessions, Keynote Lunch, Networking Breakfasts & Breaks, and Cocktail Receptions as well as a copy of the Conference Program. Optional Networking Activities are available at an additional cost. (All fees are in U.S. Funds.)
Standard Registration:
In Person Conference Registration – $1,795.00
Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
Sponsor Registration:
In Person Conference Registration – $1,795.00
Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
Government Registration (See Government Qualifications below):
In Person Conference Registration – $850.00
Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
Press Registration (See Press Pass Qualifications Below):
Click here to view all Media Registration Criteria. (Contact Christy Coleman at ccoleman@accessintel.com to be qualified)
Gas Buyer – Regulated Utility & End Users Only (See Qualifications Below):
(Limited to a maximum of 3 free passes per company)
In Person Conference Registration – No Charge
Optional Networking Activity – No Charge
Energy Merchant Facility Operator (Gas Buyer) — (See Qualifications Below):
In Person Conference Registration – $850.00
Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
QUALIFICATIONS FOR DISCOUNTS
Early Bird and Promotional Discounts apply to STANDARD registrations only.
Government Departments & Agencies – 50% Discount ($850)
Full-time employees of accredited federal, state and local government departments and agencies, including regulating entities, receive a 50% discount on their conference registration fee, courtesy of the LDC Gas Forum Sponsors. The cost of the optional networking activities will be $245.00. No other discounts apply.
Press Pass Qualifications – No Charge
Click here to view all Media Registration Criteria. (Contact Christy Coleman at ccoleman@accessintel.com to be qualified)
GAS BUYER DISCOUNTS:
Gas Buyers – Regulated Utilities & End Users Only – No Charge
(Limited to a maximum of 3 free passes per company)
Only Gas Buyers from Regulated Utilities and End Users qualify to register at no charge for the LDC Gas Forums. They will receive free attendance for the conference and optional networking activities, thanks to the generosity of the Sponsors of the LDC Gas Forums. (See Qualification Schedule Below)
Additional qualification for NO CHARGE attendance:
— Your role must be as a full time gas buyer and be responsible for buying natural gas for YOUR facility’s internal consumption only – not also involved in buying/selling gas for resale to 3rd parties.
— Gas Buyers who attend at no charge are guests of the Sponsors of the LDC Gas Forums. If any portion of you or your company’s responsibilities put you in DIRECT COMPETITION with the Forum Sponsors, you DO NOT QUALIFY for attendance at no charge.
Energy Merchant Facility Operator (Gas Buyer) — 50% DISCOUNT ($850)
Operators of non-regulated merchant energy facilities that buy gas to convert to other forms of energy for re-sale for profit (e.g. merchant power generation, LNG, CNG). Full time Gas Buyers for these facilities receive a 50% discount on their conference registration fee, courtesy of the LDC Gas Forums Sponsors. The cost of the optional networking activities will be $245.00. No other discounts apply. (See Qualification Schedule below)
All Others … No Discount:
All other gas purchasers and company types, including but not limited to those listed below, will pay the Standard Registration fee and optional networking activity fee, and qualify for Early Bird or other promotional discounts.
Discount Qualification Schedule:
Gas Buyers – Regulated Utilities & End Users Only – Attend at No Charge
(Limited to a maximum of 3 free passes per company)
| Regulated LDCs – Gas Utilities Regulated Municipal Gas (Muni) Utilities Regulated Gas Co-op |
Full-time gas buying personnel from Regulated Utilities that distribute gas to end users (industrial, commercial, residential) |
| Regulated Electric Utility | Full-time gas buying personnel from Regulated Utilities that buy gas to generate electricity to distribute to end users (industrial, commercial, residential) |
| Industrial – Process Industrial – Heat |
Full-time gas buying personnel from Entities that buy gas for their manufacturing process and/or facilities; may buy from LDC or direct |
Energy Merchant Facility Operators (Gas Buyers) – Attend at a 50% Discounted Rate
| Non-Regulated Power Generators (Merchant/IPP) | Full-time gas buying personnel employed by non-regulated merchant energy facility operators that buy gas to generate electricity to re-sale, for profit |
| LNG | Full-time gas buying personnel employed by non-regulated merchant LNG facility operators that buy gas to liquefy into LNG to re-sale, for profit |
| CNG | Full-time gas buying personnel employed by non-regulated merchant CNG facility operators that buy gas to compress in CNG to re-sale, for profit |
All Others – Attend at Standard Price
| Gas Marketers | Entities that acquire gas supply for re-sale to end users and other 3rd parties – incl. LDCs |
| Utility Marketing Affiliates | Affiliates of utilities that acquire gas supply for re-sale to end users and other 3rd parties – incl. LDCs |
| Retailers | Entities that sell gas (commodity only) to end users on deregulated LDCs systems |
| Energy Management | Entities that provide services (for free) to LDCs & End Users re: gas purchasing; optimization, etc. |
| LDC Buying Consortium | Entities that represent LDCs who have outsourced their purchasing fuction on a full-time, exclusive, dedicated basis |
| Utility Purchasing Agent | Entities who periodically act as an agent for LDC purchasing; not exclusive; not permanent |
| Analysts | Entities that provide analytical consulting services (for free) |
| Consultants (Economic) | Entities that provide services (for a fee) to LDCs & End Users re: gas purchasing; optimization, etc |
| Government | Regulators; government entities |
| Suppliers | Suppliers to the oil & gas industry – e.g. engineering, construction, materials, services |
| All Others | All other entities that do not fit into the above criteria |
| Sponsors | (See SPONSOR Registration Type) |
| Government | (See GOVERNMENT Registration Type) |
The LDC Gas Forums reserve the right, at its sole discretion, to limit the number of Gas Buyers per company attending at no charge or other discounted rates, and to deny no-charge or discounted registration to anyone not meeting the above criteria.
Have questions about your eligibility? Contact Christy Coleman at coleman@accessintel.com
Click here to REGISTER for the conference.
Cancellation Policy
Networking
It’s all about “who” you know.
Networking and meeting with colleagues is critical to capitalizing on business opportunities. The Forums offer numerous opportunities to connect with decision-makers and key players in the Natural Gas Industry. Be sure to sign up for one of the networking activities below when you register for the conference.
We are heading into our 25th year with the Northeast Forum and have been dedicated to creating the best environment for effortless engagement. We didn’t get nicknamed “Best Deal-Making Conference” in the industry for nothing! We look forward to connecting with you!
Networking Activities
Travel & Hotel – 2026
Networking doesn’t just happen during the conference. It can happen in the hotel bar, the lobby, and outside the session room. Don’t waste valuable time commuting between hotels. Stay in the official hotel block of the Northeast Forum so you’re constantly connecting with your natural gas colleagues.
Conference Dates: Monday, June 8 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026
DO NOT BE SCAMMED! WE DO NOT CALL FOR HOTEL ROOMS! WE ALSO DO NOT CALL OR EMAIL ANYONE TO SELL LISTS!
Hotel
Your added support by booking your hotel rooms online, at the conference hotel, helps us meet our hotel contract obligations and allows us to continually provide high quality services and location for the Forums.
Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116
Phone Number: 1-800-937-8461(Indicate you are with the LDC Gas Forum to receive the group rate).
Discounted Block Rate: $389.00
Discounted Block Rate Expires: Friday, May 22, 2026
Reservations: Click here to book a room at the Westin Copley Place.
CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations canceled within 14 days of arrival will be subject to a 1 night room plus tax penalty charged to the credit card used at the time of guarantee.
Travel
United Airline Discount
We are pleased to offer you a special United Airlines discount for your travel to Boston for the LDC Gas Forums Northeast:
(Valid Travel Dates: 06/05/26-08/13/26).
Online Reservations:
To avoid a service fee and receive an additional 3% discount*, book your reservations online at www.united.com/www.united.com/en/us/meetingtravel. (Applies to Round Trip Fares only)
Enter this code in the Offer Code Box: ZRXE607005
Reservations by Phone:
If booking through a travel professional or United Meetings at 800-426-1122, please give them the following code: ZRXE607005
If outside of the United States, please call your local United Airlines Reservation Office.
Delta Discount
We are pleased to offer you a special Delta Airlines discount for your travel to Boston for the LDC Gas Forums Northeast:
(Valid Travel Dates: 06/01/26-06/14/26).
Online Reservations
To avoid a service fee and receive an additional 2% discount*, book your reservations online at www.delta.com. (Applies to Round Trip Fares only)
Click on Advanced Search and enter this code in the Meeting Event Code Box: NY43A
Reservations by Phone:
If booking through a travel professional or Delta Meetings at 1-800-328-1111 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST), please give them the following code: NY43A
If outside of the United States, please call your local Delta Airlines Reservation Office.
| FRAUD ALERT: We have become aware that an outside company is calling our attendees offering to book their hotel rooms at a lower rate. THIS IS A SCAM! When you get to the hotel, you will have no room and they will have stolen your identity! The LDC Gas Forum does not partner with travel agencies or housing suppliers. We will never call you to book a room and ask for a credit card. If you are contacted by anyone regarding rooms for the LDC Gas Forum or any travel/hotel provider, please be aware that they are NOT associated with our company or events. We have no control over the type of accommodations, rates charged or if there will be a room for you if you deal with unauthorized companies or people. Do not book your room with or give the caller your credit card information! Book your hotel room only through the link on this page or call the hotel directly and ask for the LDC Gas Forum block. If you receive such a phone call, please let us know (with as much information as possible) so we can follow up. |
Southwest Discount
We are pleased to offer you a special Southwest Airlines discount for your travel to Boston for the LDC Gas Forums Northeast:
(Valid Travel Dates: 06/04/26-06/12/26).
Online Reservations:
To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ®, here. As a bonus you will receive 25% more Rapid Reward bonus points on all qualifying flights booked via SWABIZ® using your Company ID and Rapid Rewards Number.
About the Northeast Forum
What: The 31st Annual Northeast Forum is the premier event where over four hundred of the Natural Gas Industry’s leaders gather in Boston for 2½ days of networking, insights, & deal making.
Who: See who attended in 2025; the 2026 attendee list will be available closer to the Forum!
Why: Got an eye for networking? Networking is at the heart of the Forums. There are multiple opportunities to meet and connect with people through our scheduled networking activities and before/after/in-between sessions. It is hard NOT to meet people!
Got an eye for today’s news? Hear valuable and unique insights from the newsmakers and leaders of the industry. The 2026 agenda will be released closer to the event, but take a look at last year’s agenda to get a feel for the topics presented.
YOU: You should attend this forum if…
…you are with a utility. These are your peers!
…you are an end user. Meet current & potential new suppliers!
…you are a marketer. Meet current & potential new suppliers and markets!
…you are a processor. Meet current & potential markets, producers and pipelines!
…you are a producer. Meet current & potential markets, marketers and pipelines!
…you are a vendor. This is where your customers will be!
Statements of Facts…
- Shorten your Sales Cycle – conduct months worth of standard sales efforts in just 2 1/2 days
- Reach Decision Makers – meet key decision makers representing each element of the natural gas value chain
- Reduce cost of Business Development – meet dozens of qualified prospects in one place, at one time, instead of multiple one-off visits
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