The 11th NGCS meeting took place between 5th and 9th of June 2016, and was hosted in Tromso/Norway. The latest developments from academic and industrial perspectives were discussed and presented in (1) Production of Synthesis Gas, (2) Synthesis Gas to Fuels and Chemicals, (3) Direct Conversion of Methane, (4) Conversion of Light Paraffins, (5) Natural Gas in Energy Conversion, and (6) Techno-Economic Aspects. Along with the social events and the post-symposium excursions, this NGCS meeting was a memorable symposium for all participants. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.