The two European Forums Gas and Water initiated by DVGW in 2003 and 2004 respectively were held in Berlin in 2006 in cooperation with European partner organizations in connection with the international trade fair WASSER BERLIN / GAS BERLIN. Delegates were able to attend specialist presentations, view the exhibitions and develop contacts, all at the same venue. These events met with considerable approval and the number of visitors to the forums was significantly higher than in previous years.

The European Forum  Gas - the first event was initiated by the DVGW and held in Munich in 2003 - brings together representatives of organizations, gas companies, industry, the installation trade and pipeline construction contractors from the whole of Europe. Experts take part in practical international discussions concerning the consequences of liberalization for gas engineering in a united Europe. The participants also include representatives of major European organizations.

The previous events have shown that the European Forum Gas is definitely becoming the major international information platform for European gas specialists.