World Gas Conference 2022
KOGAS
Thematic
Immersive Industry Documentation
What We Did
On-site event coverage and interview filming
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Context
The 28th World Gas Conference, the world's largest gas industry event held every three years since 1931, took place from May 23-27, 2022, at EXCO Daegu. Hosted by the International Gas Union and organized by the Korea Gas Union, this gathering operated under the theme "A Sustainable Future Powered by Gas," attracting 12,000 participants from over 90 countries. Supported by the Korean Government, Daegu Metropolitan City, and KOGAS, the event featured 500+ speakers across 70 sessions and 350 exhibiting companies, earning recognition as the Olympics of the gas industry.
Challenge
Systematically documenting the vast programming across 10+ locations in Daegu and Gyeongju over five intensive days presented unprecedented logistical complexity. From formal IGU assemblies, executive board meetings, and management conferences to opening/closing ceremonies, keynote presentations, special addresses, paper presentations, panel discussions, exhibitions, welcome receptions, and industrial tours—each requiring distinct tonal approaches while maintaining overall consistency. The technical challenge of establishing on-site editing booth for real-time content production while delivering 20+ polished video packages demanded strategic precision.
Solution
Through meticulous pre-event coordination with organizers, we prioritized core programs and deployed dedicated filming teams across each location. We established a temporary editing office within EXCO Daegu, creating a one-stop production system enabling simultaneous shooting and editing. From emergency evacuation videos to highlight reels, we rapidly produced diverse content formats while capturing essential moments and authentic testimonials from global participants, ultimately completing a comprehensive historical record of this landmark industry gathering.
From the Team
“WGC 2022 wasn't simply a conference—it was a continuous series of historic moments shaping the global energy industry's future. Our mission was documenting five days of relentless programming without missing crucial moments while capturing the weight and significance of each instance. The project embodied both the exhilaration of real-time production—immediately editing and delivering content to organizers—and the tension of pursuing absolute perfection under intense pressure.”
Credit
- DirectorYoonseop Kim
- Executive ProducerMinseok Kim
- Assistant DirectorShiheon Lee
- Cinematographer #1Seungchan Baek
- Cinematographer #2Jongsung Lim
- Cinematographer #3Jaehee Han