World Biogas Expo 2027 – Birmingham, United Kingdom

What to expect

World Biogas Expo 2027 is the only international trade show dedicated entirely to the anaerobic digestion and biogas sector. Organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association and the World Biogas Association, the event is firmly established as the largest global gathering for AD and biogas and is recognised as a must attend in the calendar for all those seeking cleaner and more efficient renewable energy.

Visitors can expect a highly focused exhibition featuring the latest biogas technologies from around the world, two conference theatres and extensive networking opportunities. The Expo is expected to attract over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 exhibitors from around the world, with over 100 speakers contributing to the conference programme. It is the definitive platform for industry professionals from the UK and overseas to network, share experiences and do business.

The show covers the full value chain of anaerobic digestion, from feedstock handling, pumps, mixers, valves, tanks, instrumentation, biogas upgrading, biomethane injection, gas engines and maintenance, through to digestate management, carbon markets and emissions abatement. It brings together energy users, network operators, water companies, agriculture, food and drink, transport and the entire supply chain to see technology in action and hear different perspectives from global leaders.

Event dates

Event Dates: June 30–July 1, 2027

Event Duration: Two days of exhibition and conference

Opening Hours: Exhibition open from 09:30 to 17:00 on Day One and from 09:30 to 16:30 on Day Two. Conference theatres operate from 10:00 to 16:30 on both days.

Venue: NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Admission: Free entry for all visitors with advance registration

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Venue & exhibition site

The event takes place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, the UK’s premier exhibition venue. The NEC offers extensive indoor exhibition space with high ceilings, robust floor loading and excellent logistics for heavy equipment such as tanks, mixers and combined heat and power units. It is centrally located in the heart of the UK and provides a natural meeting point for national and international visitors.

The venue address is National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United Kingdom. The complex is fully accessible, with step free access, accessible toilets, mobility assistance and a wide range of on site services including restaurants, cafes, business lounges and free Wi-Fi. The exhibition hall is designed to showcase a wide range of suppliers, buyers, personnel and expertise from the biogas industry in a hands on environment. Conference areas are positioned within the exhibition area, allowing seamless movement between product demonstrations and technical sessions.

The NEC benefits from its own railway station and direct connection to Birmingham Airport, making it highly accessible for international participants who travel to meet the global biogas community.

Full event programme

The full event programme is built around two conference theatres and a busy exhibition where AD and biogas companies showcase their products, services and innovations. The programme is comprehensive and explores key industry topics including regulatory standards, advanced fuels, plant performance optimisation and emissions abatement.

The Engine Room theatre is a central feature. It brings together leading voices in anaerobic digestion and sustainable energy for a comprehensive exploration of breakthroughs in carbon markets, innovative digestate management solutions, methane control strategies and other essential developments. Attendees gain valuable insights into technological advancements that enhance operational efficiency and environmental impact.

The exhibition features the latest in pumps, mixers, valves, tanks, flares, instrumentation, biogas upgrading systems, gas engine maintenance, activated carbon filtration for biogas and biomethane applications, biofilter systems and much more. Visitors can see technologies such as INNIO Jenbacher gas engines, biomethane injection systems, BioFeeder, BioCrusher and BioMerge systems for handling residual materials, field residues, catch crops, manure and food waste.

Alongside the Expo, the co-located World Biogas Summit serves as a global thought leadership forum hosted by the World Biogas Association, welcoming high profile keynote speakers from organisations such as the OECD Environment Directorate and UN Climate Change. The Summit programme includes a communique and outcome document that shapes global policy.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

The speaker faculty features over 100 speakers, including key personnel from Ofwat, heads of bioresources from UK water companies, senior advisors from the World Biogas Association and leaders from across the supply chain.

Keynote contributions in recent editions have included Niclas Svenningsen of UN Climate Change, who highlighted how biogas can help countries meet Paris Agreement commitments, and Jo Tyndall, Director of the Environment Directorate at OECD, who addressed global sustainability and circular economy policy. The programme also features Dr Pradeep Monga, Senior Advisor and Director of Policy at the World Biogas Association, who presents the World Biogas Summit outcome document.

Industry speakers include technical directors from Clarke Energy, a multinational leader in sustainable energy solutions with nearly 800MW of biogas installations across the UK, specialists in advanced biogas upgrading and gas engine technologies, and experts from 2G Energy Ltd, Air Liquide, Bright Biomethane, BTS Biogas, Alps Ecoscience, BioG GmbH, Puragen and Hahn Plastics. Water industry leaders, investors, policymakers and innovators from agriculture, food waste, sewage and bioLNG sectors also contribute.

Conference sessions & tracks

The conference is organised into two main theatres, each covering critical aspects of anaerobic digestion and biogas deployment.

Engine Room Theatre – Plant Performance and Optimisation
This theatre focuses on practical plant operation. Sessions cover boosting biogas yields, reducing maintenance, reducing carbon emissions, reducing energy costs and improving health and safety. Topics include plant optimisation drawing on experiences from around the globe, setting up anaerobic digester success, advanced monitoring, instrumentation and control, and case studies from water industry AD plants aiming for energy self sufficiency.

Policy, Markets and Sustainability Theatre
This theatre examines regulatory standards, emissions abatement, carbon markets, digestate management, methane control strategies and the role of biogas in addressing the climate emergency. Discussions explore future opportunities for higher value anaerobic digestion, refinancing a plant, the mixing of food waste and sewage, bioLNG for heavy goods and public transport, and the integration of biogas into decentralised energy systems.

Both theatres feature expert led sessions, panel debates and audience Q and A, ensuring that attendees can engage directly with speakers and explore solutions relevant to their operations.

Session times & schedule

The event operates with a structured daily schedule that balances conference learning with exhibition viewing and networking.

Each day begins with exhibition doors opening and welcome networking, allowing visitors to meet exhibitors and view equipment before sessions start. Conference theatres begin mid morning with keynote addresses from field experts, providing an overarching view of central themes driving the industry. These are followed by a series of coordinated expert panel sessions, technical presentations and case studies.

A dedicated lunch period allows for extended networking, exhibition exploration and pre arranged business meetings. Afternoon sessions continue with deep dives into technology options, plant performance and policy developments, with lively debate where attendees have the chance to have their say and question experts.

The final sessions focus on innovative solutions and market outlook, concluding with informal networking on the show floor. All conference sessions are free to attend and operate on a first come first served basis.

Ticket types & registration

The organisers maintain a free to attend model to maximise access for the global biogas community.

Visitor Pass
The standard pass for all industry professionals. It provides access to the exhibition area and both conference theatres over two days, including all presentations and networking areas. The price is USD 0. Registration is available online at the official website.

World Biogas Summit Pass
For delegates wishing to attend the co-located World Biogas Summit, a global thought leadership forum. The Summit features high profile keynote speakers and policy discussions. Early bird rates from previous editions started from approximately USD 450 for members and USD 650 for non members, with full rates up to USD 850. Current edition pricing is confirmed on the Summit website.

Exhibitor Pass
For exhibiting company personnel. It includes access to the exhibitor portal, lead retrieval tools and exhibitor briefings. It is included as part of the exhibitor package, which starts from approximately USD 4,800 for shell scheme options based on previous editions.

VIP and Water Industry Pass
For senior representatives from water companies, Ofwat and bioresources departments, with access to dedicated networking sessions focused on improving AD plant performance in the water industry. Price is USD 0 for approved applicants.

Registration deadlines

Early registration is strongly recommended at least four weeks before the event. Early registrants receive regular updates on exhibitors, speakers and agenda, plus early access to the networking app to plan meetings and build a personalised agenda.

Standard online registration remains open until 24 hours before the event opens. After that, visitors can register on site at the NEC atrium. On site registration is free but may involve queues during peak periods.

Summit delegate early bird deadlines typically close around two months before the event. Exhibitor stand bookings for premium locations close about three months before the show, with final bookings accepted subject to availability.

Exhibitor list & major companies

The Expo is expected to attract more than 200 exhibitors from around the world, representing the complete supply chain for anaerobic digestion and biogas.

Major Companies and Organisations
Exhibitors include 2G Energy Ltd, A-Consult, Advantage Biogas, Air Liquide, Bright Biomethane B.V., BTS Biogas Ltd, Cavimax Ltd, Clarke Energy which is a multinational leader with advanced biogas upgrading and gas engine technologies, BioG GmbH which develops plants to generate energy from residual materials such as field residues, catch crops and food waste, Puragen which provides activated carbon filtration solutions for removing hydrogen sulfide and VOCs such as siloxane, Hahn Plastics which pioneers sustainable solutions from recycled materials, and companies specialising in pumps, mixers, valves, tanks, flares and instrumentation.

The exhibitor base also includes technology providers for biomethane injection, gas engine maintenance, biofilter raised flooring systems, tunnel blocks, BioFeeder, BioCrusher, BioMerge and BioChipper systems, as well as service providers for plant optimisation, financing and carbon markets.

A full exhibitor list is published on the official website and is updated regularly in the lead up to the event.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The event occupies a large hall at the NEC, with a layout designed to encourage discovery and business interaction.

The exhibition area features rows of stands with clear aisle numbering, allowing visitors to easily locate suppliers for specific technologies. Product categories are zoned where possible, with areas for upgrading and injection, engines and CHP, feedstock handling and pre-treatment, and digestate and filtration. The two conference theatres, including the Engine Room theatre, are located within the hall as open plan theatres, ensuring that attendees can move instantly between live demonstrations and conference content.

Central networking lounges, business meeting zones, catering areas and sponsor showcases are positioned between exhibition rows. The floor plan is published approximately two weeks before the event and can be downloaded from the official website. Stand numbers include prefixes for easy navigation, and major sponsors are positioned on main aisles.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is a core part of the event experience, with organisers facilitating extensive business and educational connections.

The event provides huge opportunities to network, forge new relationships and discover what new technologies are coming to market. The free event app allows visitors to search the attendee list, view exhibitor profiles and request meetings in advance. AI powered matchmaking recommends relevant contacts based on interests in plant performance, upgrading, water industry applications or bioLNG.

Structured networking includes dedicated sessions for the water industry, where representatives can discuss energy self sufficiency and biosolids management, as well as meetings for farmers, food waste operators and investors. Informal networking is encouraged through central lounges, coffee points and networking drinks on the show floor.

The Expo is widely regarded as the largest annual opportunity to meet the global biogas community and hear different perspectives from across sectors.

Industry sectors & highlights

The World Biogas Expo serves multiple sectors where anaerobic digestion delivers economic and environmental benefits.

Key sectors include water and wastewater treatment, where AD is used to achieve energy self sufficiency and manage sludge, agriculture and farming, food and drink processing, food waste collection and recycling, transport including bioLNG for heavy goods and public transport, energy utilities and decentralised energy, and waste management.

Event highlights include the UK’s widest array of biogas technologies under one roof, practical sessions on improving water industry AD plant performance, showcases of liquefied biomethane as a renewable alternative to LNG, and insights into carbon markets and digestate valorisation. The co-location with the World Biogas Summit is a particular highlight, as it brings together global leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors to shape the future of sustainable energy.

Event rules & visitor information

All attendees must wear their official event badge at all times inside the exhibition halls. Badges are non-transferable and must be shown on request by security or organisers.

The event is strictly for trade and industry professionals. For safety reasons, no one under the age of 16 is permitted on the show floor during build-up, live days or breakdown.

Photography and video for personal use is permitted, but commercial filming requires prior permission from the organisers. Visitors are expected to adhere to a professional code of conduct, with the organisers committed to providing a harassment free environment for all participants.

The dress code is business attire, with safety shoes recommended in certain areas where heavy equipment is demonstrated. The venue operates a zero to landfill policy, and visitors are encouraged to use digital brochures and return badge holders for reuse. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue.

How to get there

The NEC is one of the most accessible venues in the UK, located eight miles east of Birmingham city centre with direct motorway, rail and air connections.

If you are travelling by car, the venue has direct access from Junction 6 of the M42 motorway. From the M6, M40 and M1, you can connect via the M42. The postcode for navigation is B40 1NT. Signage for the NEC is well established on all approach roads.

If you are travelling by train, Birmingham International Railway Station is directly connected to the NEC via a covered walkway. The station is served by Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains, with direct services from London, Manchester, Edinburgh and other major cities.

If you are travelling by air, Birmingham Airport is just five minutes away via a free Air-Rail Link that connects the airport terminal to Birmingham International Station and the NEC.

Public transport & parking

Public transport to the NEC is frequent and well integrated with the venue. Trains run regularly to Birmingham International from across the UK, with the covered walkway providing direct access to the halls. Local buses operated by National Express West Midlands, including routes 900 and X1, connect Birmingham city centre and Coventry to the NEC and airport. National Express coaches also serve Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Station.

For those driving, the NEC has more than 16,000 parking spaces across several car parks. Parking charges apply and are typically around USD 20 to USD 22 per day for public parking when booked online in advance. Free shuttle buses operate from the more distant car parks to the exhibition halls. Electric vehicle charging points are available in selected car parks, and designated accessible parking bays are located close to hall entrances.

Accommodation areas

Birmingham offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets, and early booking is advised as hotels fill quickly during major NEC events.

The most convenient options are the NEC and Birmingham Airport hotels, which are within walking distance of the venue. These include Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Crowne Plaza NEC and Novotel Birmingham Airport. Staying here is ideal for exhibitors and for those with early morning meetings.

Birmingham city centre is another popular choice. It is only a short train ride from the NEC and offers a wide choice of hotels, from budget to luxury, as well as restaurants and evening entertainment. Popular areas include Broad Street, Brindleyplace and Digbeth.

Solihull and Coventry, located to the south of the NEC, offer boutique hotels and often competitive rates with easy motorway access. Resorts World, which is adjacent to the NEC, provides an accommodation and entertainment complex with dining and leisure facilities.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition welcomed over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 exhibitors from around the world, with over 100 speakers across two conference theatres. The event was recognised as the largest international trade show dedicated solely to anaerobic digestion and biogas.

Highlights included dedicated sessions on improving water industry AD plant performance, with participation from Ofwat and heads of bioresources from UK water companies, showcases of bioLNG and liquefied biomethane for heavy goods transport, and expert panels on mixing food waste and sewage to enhance yields. The Engine Room theatre featured sessions on carbon markets, methane control and digestate management.

The co-located World Biogas Summit welcomed high profile keynote speakers and provided a global thought leadership forum. Attendees praised the hands on nature of the exhibition, which featured the latest in pumps, mixers, valves, tanks and upgrading systems, and the opportunity to meet the global biogas community under one roof.

Official registration & tickets

All registrations are handled through the official website. The exhibition and conference theatres are free to attend.

Official Website: https://www.biogastradeshow.com/

Contact: +44 (0) 20 3176 0503

Organisers: Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association and World Biogas Association

Online registration is recommended to avoid queues and to receive pre-show updates on exhibitors and speakers. On site registration is available during event hours at the NEC atrium. To attend the World Biogas Summit, separate registration via the Summit website is required, with early bird rates available for members.