US-Mexico Cancellation & Billing Policies
Cancellation policies for the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum and associated activities:
1. Absolutely no refunds for cancellations will be made. If you are no longer able to attend, you can send someone in your place at no extra charge. To receive a Credit Certificate to use towards a future US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum you must cancel at least two weeks before the conference. See dates below. Cancellation and substitution requests must be in writing and e-mailed to ccoleman@accessintel.com.
- Absolutely no credits will be given after Friday, October 24, 2025
2. Activities – Changes, Late Cancellations and No Shows: Please cancel your activity if you will not be attending to avoid additional charges. All activity changes and cancellations must be received in writing no later than October 25, 2024. By this time, we have made commitments to the service providers and are charged for your participation even if you do not attend. Cancellations after this date give us little opportunity to place others in these open spots.
- Absolutely no credits will be given after Friday, October 24, 2025
For paid attendees, no credits or refunds for activities will be considered after this date. Attendees with free registrations will be charged $100 to cover the cost of their reserved spot for the activity. An invoice will be sent after the conference.
3. All invoices are due in full by 14 days prior to the start of the conference. Unpaid invoices for no shows or anyone canceling after this date, become payable in full at the point the individual registers for any future conference.
4. Hotel Cancellation Policy: Cancel all hotel rooms directly with the hotel. Any room cancelled with 14 days notice or less, will be subject to a one night room plus tax cancellation fee.
Discount and Billing Policies:
1. Early Bird Discounts and special offers are awarded based on the date the registration and when payment is received.
2. Only one discount or special price offer applies per registration. Sponsor passes are not eligible for Early Bird discounts.
3. No special discounts are available for single day attendance.
4. Activities and social events (TopGolf, networking breakfasts, keynote luncheon and receptions) are designed as networking events for our attendees and are not available without conference registration.
For questions regarding the billing or cancellation policies, contact the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum.
Cancellation policies for the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum and associated activities:
1. Absolutely no refunds for cancellations will be made. If you are no longer able to attend, you can send someone in your place at no extra charge. To receive a Credit Certificate to use towards a future US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum you must cancel at least two weeks before the conference. See dates below. Cancellation and substitution requests must be in writing and e-mailed to ccoleman@accessintel.com.
- Absolutely no credits will be given after Friday, October 25, 2024
2. Activities – Changes, Late Cancellations and No Shows: Please cancel your activity if you will not be attending to avoid additional charges. All activity changes and cancellations must be received in writing no later than October 25, 2024. By this time, we have made commitments to the service providers and are charged for your participation even if you do not attend. Cancellations after this date give us little opportunity to place others in these open spots.
- Absolutely no credits will be given after Friday, October 25, 2024
For paid attendees, no credits or refunds for activities will be considered after this date. Attendees with free registrations will be charged $100 to cover the cost of their reserved spot for the activity. An invoice will be sent after the conference.
3. All invoices are due in full by 14 days prior to the start of the conference. Unpaid invoices for no shows or anyone canceling after this date, become payable in full at the point the individual registers for any future conference.
4. Hotel Cancellation Policy: Cancel all hotel rooms directly with the hotel. Any room cancelled with 14 days notice or less, will be subject to a one night room plus tax cancellation fee.
Discount and Billing Policies:
1. Early Bird Discounts and special offers are awarded based on the date the registration and when payment is received.
2. Only one discount or special price offer applies per registration. Sponsor passes are not eligible for Early Bird discounts.
3. No special discounts are available for single day attendance.
4. Activities and social events (TopGolf, networking breakfasts, keynote luncheon and receptions) are designed as networking events for our attendees and are not available without conference registration.
For questions regarding the billing or cancellation policies, contact the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum.
Official Visa Letter of Invitation Request
You must register as a Standard Conference Attendee and payment must be received prior to requesting a visa invitation letter.
It is important to note that a visa is required for the purpose of visiting the United States from most countries. Advance travel planning and early visa application are critical to allow for lengthy processing times. For more information on how to apply for your visa and the time required for visa processing, please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy or Consulate nearest you. For more details and a list of consular offices is available online at https://www.usembassy.gov.
To request an Official Letter of Invitation for your visa process, please click here to email US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum.
Prior to requesting an Official Letter of Invitation, you MUST meet all of the Requirements below:
Visa Requests and International Attendee Requirements:
International attendees (from countries other than US, Canada or Mexico) must meet the following requirements to be considered for attendance and/or Visa invitation letters:
1. Individuals must be registered as a Standard Conference Attendee, paid and approved, to be considered for visa invitation letters.
2. Registrations must originate from a recognized company email address. (Not Gmail, Yahoo, MSN, etc)
3. Attendee must be representing an established and recognized (searchable) company with connections to the Natural Gas Industry.
4. Registration fee must be paid in full via wire transfer so funds can be verified before the registration will be considered for approval and Visa invitation letter forwarded. (Note Cancellation Policy regarding refunds.)
2024 US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum Attendee List
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2025 Social Functions
Networking is the secret key to unlocking success. It isn’t just networking, but building relationships that matter. It all begins with having fun and meeting new people! Join us for these fun social events that will help you expand your career by building relationships and friendships that will last a lifetime!
Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception
When: Monday, November 10, 2025 (See Agenda for exact time)
Time & Location: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
After the networking activities on Monday, stop by and join us for drinks and networking. Open to all registered attendees.
Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
When: Monday-Wednesday, November 10-12, 2025 (See Agenda for exact time)
Don’t miss out on this key networking time! Every morning before the conference sessions start, grab some coffee and a quick bite, then start mingling with other attendees!
Keynote Lunch
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (See Agenda for exact time)
Check out who’s at your table at the Keynote Lunch on Tuesday! See someone you’ve been trying to talk with? Grab the chair next to them! A great chance to have extended conversation!
Cocktail Reception
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (See Agenda for exact time)
The Bar is Open! Immediately after the conference sessions on Tuesday, it’s Party Time! Drinks and food and great networking!
2025 Optional Activity
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 Tour/Activity
Tour: TBD
When: Monday, November 10, 2025
Start Time: 12:15 PM (Time approximate – immediately after the morning conference sessions)
Return Time/Attendee Welcome Reception: 4:30 PM
Cost: $195.00
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.
Testimonials
Check out our Testimonials from the Forums!
“An excellent place where there’s a fun-business mix in the natural gas sector.”
Carlos Tapia, CEO, Balam Energy
“Sequent Energy Management has a longstanding and valuable relationship with the LDC Gas Forums. We continue to support the Forums because of the quality programs, the networking opportunities with the industry’s best leaders and the incredible effort put into keeping the program topics contemporary and relevant. This newly announced US-Mexico Gas Forum is another example of an event that is timely and meaningful to our industry. Sequent Energy Management is taking a leading role to serve the growing natural gas needs of neighboring Mexico, as demonstrated in our support of this new Forum and the markets it represents. Just like we have for over 15 years, Sequent Energy Management is pleased to again sponsor all the LDC Gas Forums in 2017, including our lead role for this new program in San Antonio.”
Marshall Lang, President, Sequent Energy Management
“I have to say that with all of the choices out there for industry conferences, the newest and best gathering place has to be San Antonio for the US/Mexico Gas Forum. The Forums always do such a great job organizing and managing their events, and they always seem to bring in the participants that matter. It was a great relief to see attendees from both sides of the border, as well as most all the significant contributors to the market. We’ve definitely added this to our annual calendar.”
Dr. Jim Duncan, President, The Center for ESG and Sustainability
“There are so many conferences to consider to attend and participate in discussing Mexico but the US-Mexico Forum is one of the best places to learn and share information with the industry“
Ruben Pedro Rodriguez, Director General for Economic Analysis in Gas Unit, Energy Regulatory Commission
“Well organized group of events. Always beneficial and entertaining, and we look forward to supporting in 2019.”
Zachary Shaaban
“Thanks so much for all your hard work putting on the US-Mexico Forum. The contacts alone made it worth attending but the program was also excellent.”
Tom Haywood, Senior Markets Reporter, Energy Intelligence
“Some of the biggest gas producers, marketers and midstream attended.”
Adela Guillaumin, Commercial Analyst, Techgen
“This was by far the most relevant and informative forum I’ve been to in a long time, if not ever”
Aaron Goetze, Manager, Natural Gas, ICE
“Great variety of speakers covered economic and regulatory outlook as well as emerging opportunities without being repetitive”
Travis Willoughby, Business Development, Allegro
“Best natural gas conference related to US-Mexico developments”
Tom Bankert, President, TB Consulting
“Wonderful community! The Networking opportunity is unmatched!”
Jacob Martinez, National Account Manager, GPL Odorizers
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Fees & Qualifications (US-Mexico 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 – $1,695.00
Optional Networking Activities – $195.00
Sponsor Registration:
In Person Conference Registration – $1,695.00
Optional Networking Activities – $195.00
Government Registration (See Government Qualifications below):
In Person Conference Registration – $850.00
Optional Networking Activities – $195.00
Press Registration (See Press Pass Qualifications Below):
(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 – $195.00
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 $195.00. No other discounts apply.
Press Pass Qualifications – No Charge
(Contact Christy Coleman at ccoleman@accessintel.com to be qualified)
To qualify for a Press Pass, you must be a reporter for a Publication or News Source and attend the event with the purpose of covering the Forums in an article or story. In return for your Press Pass, we ask that you forward copies or links to the articles you write to the Vice President of the LDC Gas Forums, allowing the Forum to use the articles for additional marketing efforts. In consideration for waiving registration fees to attend the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, media outlet agrees to the following: For each article published with news content that is obtained at the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, the media outlet agrees that such article will include a citation for the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, specifying the full name, date and location. To obtain a Press Pass, please email your request and qualifications for approval and a discount code.
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 $195.00. 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 elgibility? Contact Christy Coleman at coleman@accessintel.com