Autogas Day

Autogas Day includes a dedicated Conference that takes place once a year providing a global platform to discuss the most recent developments in Autogas, from policy trends, to market success stories, to innovation.

The Day is also an opportunity for the industry to get involved through local activities targeting key stakeholders worldwide.

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What to Expect in 2021

This year’s Autogas Day, the 3^rd edition of this major international event, will again be part of LPG Week, taking place on Thursday 9^th December 2021. 2021 focus will be on (re)discovering Autogas – what are the new windows of opportunity, how do we position Autogas as a future fuel, what are the key challenges when telling our story?

Autogas is well-known in some parts of the world like Europe and the U.S. and is only now being discovered in other countries and regions. Why now? Join us on Autogas Day 2021 and hear from industry leaders and external speakers on key developments, challenges, and opportunities, as well as what it takes to enter the market.

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Autogas Day 2021 - ‘Rediscovering Autogas’
Sheikh Maktoum Hall, World Trade Center
Dubai, UAE

Moderator

Ms. Julia Sieger

Introduction and Welcome 9:00am - 9:10am

Mr. James Rockall, CEO and Managing Director, WLPGA

Keynote Address: Combating Climate Change and Air Pollution 9:10am - 9:40am

Renault is a great ambassador for Autogas with a vision that includes LPG as one of the alternative fuels to gasoline and diesel. Hear why Renault sees LPG as an important offering in their portfolio as the world tackles climate change and urban air quality.

Mr. Philippe Prevel, Vice President, Alternative Fuels Projects, Renault, France

Global Trends in the Global Autogas Markets 9:40am - 10am

What is happening in the world of Autogas nowadays? Where are the significant markets and where is growth potential? This session will highlight some of the global trends and opportunities.

Ms. Kristen Mueller, Principal, Argus Consulting, UK

Panel Discussion: Kickstarting Autogas Markets 10am - 10:45am

COVID-19 has impacted established and nascent Autogas markets around the world. Discover from some experienced Autogas champions, representing a group of different countries with markets in different stages of development, what challenges they faced, how they continue to strive for growth, and what advice they have for starting new Autogas markets.

Ms. Paula Frigerio, Innovation and Development Officer, Abastible, Chile - Colombia - Peru

Mr. David Tyler, Director, WLPGA, France

Ms. Gülem Kaya Özden, Marketing Manager, Aygaz, Turkey

Mr. W.K.H Wegapitiya, CEO, Laugfs Gas, Sri Lanka

Mr. Suyash Gupta, Director General, Indian Auto LPG Coalition, India

Networking Coffee Break 10:45am -11am

Panel Discussion: The Role of Autogas in a Net Zero Carbon Future 11am - 11:45am

Can Autogas markets flourish in a time of decarbonisation and what is its role in the coming energy transition? What should the industry be doing to educate policy makers and the general public to (re)discover this technology as a clean and viable alternative for today and tomorrow?

Ms. Joy Alafia, President/CEO, Western Propane Gas Association, USA

Dr.-Ing Werner Willems, Technical Specialist for Sustainable Fuels Research, Ford Research and Innovation Center, Germany

Mr. Uwe Thomsen, CEO, Propan Rheingas GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Mr. Eric Johnson, Owner, Atlantic Consulting, Switzerland

Panel Discussion: Latest Developments and Innovations 11:45am - 12:30pm

Technology is the life blood of Autogas. Come hear about the latest innovations and technological breakthroughs as the Autogas industry races to keep pace with its competitors. What will you be seeing soon in Autogas markets around the world?

Mr. Arek Kubasik, General Manager, Stako Sp. z o.o., Poland

Mr. Cinch Munson, Vice President, Commercial Development, Oberon Fuels, USA

Ms. Ewa Abramiuk-Lété, General Manager, Liquid Gas Europe, Belgium

Mr. Cristiano Musi, Group CEO, Landi Renzo S.p.A., Italy

Closing 12:30pm -12:45pm

Sharing the highlights of International Autogas Day.

Ms. Angelique Berden, Corporate Marketing and Communications Director, Westport Fuel Systems, Netherlands

Networking Lunch 12:45pm - 14pm

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About Autogas Day 2020

With a successful start in Amsterdam during the 32nd World LPG Forum & European Congress in 2019, Autogas Day 2020 had several international speakers addressing the benefits of driving on Autogas, its contribution to cleaner air, its market potential, its successes in several countries, as well as the challenges associated with the global energy transition.