50% of Deposit Due
23 October 2019
100% of Exhibit Space Balance Due
November 2019
Housing and Registration Opens
6 January 2020
Online Profiles Due
3–5 March 2020 | Galveston Island Convention Center
Galveston, Texas, USA
Please Note: We collect and share personal information that you provide to us in order to communicate with, and provide information and services to, you regarding the event. We have a legitimate interest in processing your personal information for these reasons. For more information, please see our privacy policy.
SPE Show Management
Email SPE
Housing and Registration
Email Experient
Local: 888.269.6829
International: +1.847.996.5825
Booth Services
Email Freeman
Toll Free and Canada: 888.508.5054
Local and International: 817.607.5000
Show Days:
Move-In and Move Out
Late Move-In
If you plan to begin your booth set up after 1300 on Monday, 2 March, please notify Show Management by 12 February. It is imperative that late set ups order carpet, electricity and furniture prior to 18 February. If the exhibitor does not notify show management of a late arrival, said exhibitor will be presumed a no-show and the exhibit space will be re-sold or made into a lounge area.
Experient will manage registration for the 2020 Drilling Conference. The primary contact on your account will been notified via email or newsletter once online registration opens. Please reference your booth space confirmation letter for your company specific, case sensitive password which is necessary for logging into the Experient Registration System. If you need assistance with your password, please contact spe.events@spe.org.
Registration IncludesThe number of complimentary Full Conference Registrations is three (3) per 100 square feet of contracted exhibit space (applies to 80 sq. ft. booths in the lobby) and six (6) paid exhibitor registrations per 100 square feet. Registration includes admittance to Technical Sessions, Expo Reception, Exhibition, Coffee Breaks, Networking Luncheons and One Digital Proceedings Code send to the exhibits contact one week prior to the show. Training courses not included.
Additional RegistrationsExhibitors may purchase up to (2x comp reg.) paid exhibitor registrations per 100 square feet of contracted exhibit space at the discounted rate of USD 300. Said registrations will include the same access as complimentary registrations. Exhibitors can purchase these Paid Exhibitor Registrations online.
Badge MailingBadges will NOT BE MAILED prior to the conference.
Onsite Registration and Badge Pick-UpExhibitor Registration will be located in the exhibit hall, and will open 2 March 2020 at 1300 hours for badge pick up and onsite exhibitor registration.
Registration Contact InformationIf you have any questions regarding registration or require assistance, please contact Experient Customer Service toll free at +1.888.269.6829. International registrants please call +1.847.996.5828 or email DrillingConf@experient-inc.com.
Contracted Exhibitors
Contracted Exhibitors receive a complimentary full listing (Upgrade 2) which includes:
Your exhibitor profile is an attendee's first impression of your company so it is very important to make sure this information is up to date and reads exactly as you wish for it to appear in your online listing and in the onsite printed program. To get started, please log into the Exhibitor Portal using your case sensitive company password. Your password can be found on your booth space confirmation letter. If you are in need of password assistance, please email spe.events@spe.org. Once you have logged in, click "Edit Company Listing" and then make your updates. It is imperative that you click on ‘Save’ regardless of whether or not changes are made. This will alert management that your profile has been reviewed.
Click here to view your listing.
Add Co-Exhibitors
The following may be added to your account as co-exhibitors:
Co-exhibitors will receive a complimentary basic listing, which includes:
Co-exhibitors may elect to upgrade to an Upgrade 2 listing for USD 250. See section above for Upgrade 2 inclusions.
To add a co-exhibitor, email spe.events@spe.org. If you would like for your co-exhibitors to be upgraded to a Level 2 Upgrade, please make note in your email.
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to abide by these regulations can/will result in the loss of Priority Points.
Booth Equipment NOT Included with Booth Space Purchase
Carpet, electricity, furniture, and trashcans are NOT included with your booth space purchase and should be ordered separately. Please see the drop downs in the accordion below for ordering information.
Special Event Insurance
SPE does require each exhibitor to have insurance, however, proof of coverage is not required.
If you have hired or plan on hiring a 3rd party contractor to build your booth (other than Freeman and your own staff), please see the Third Party Contractors (EAC) section below.
Rules and Regulations
For a complete list of all Rules and Regulations, please view the official Rules and Regulations found in the Exhibitor Services Manual.
Photography/AV Recording Regulations
SPE is organized and operated exclusively to promote and further advance scientific and technical knowledge of offshore resources and environmental matters. To maintain the unparalleled technological experience, SPE must enforce a photography and videography policy which will protect the leading-edge technology showcased at the event. Please see the official Rules and Regulations to review the full policy.
Exhibitors:
Exhibitors are no longer required to submit paperwork or payment for appointing a contractor. We do recommend that you review the information below and that you follow up with your contractor to ensure all steps have been taken by the posted deadlines.
Contractors:
If you have been hired to build/design booth space at this event, it is mandatory that you:
Once your Agreement has been received, you will receive emailed communication stating that you have been approved.
If you need to add additional companies at a later date, please visit this section and submit another request via the online form. Please do not email requests for these additions directly to our email inbox.
EACs needing access to the show floor during show days will need to be registered and badged. Please contact the exhibiting company so they can register your staff using their complimentary registrations.
EACs only needing access to the show floor during set-up and tear-down will not need to be badged. These employees will need to check in at the freight door each morning to obtain a colored wristband. They will be required to provide government issued photo ID’s.
Please note – failure to follow the aforementioned processes will result in a delay or denial of access to the show floor.
Official Contractor:
Freeman is our Official Show Decorator and is exempt from the above.
Exclusive Contractors:
For insurance and safety reasons, Exclusive Contractors designated in the Official Exhibitor Services Manual MUST be used for services such as:
Booth Equipment NOT Included with Booth Space Purchase
Carpet, electricity, furniture, and trashcans are NOT included with your booth space purchase and should be ordered separately.
Audio/Visual
Booth Cleaning
Carpet
Catering – (Email Lisa Clemons)
Electrical and Lighting
Floral
Furniture
Internet
Lead Retrieval
Phone
Sign & Banner Hanging
Water/Plumbing
Quick Facts
Official Contractor Contact Information
Full Exhibitor Services Kit
Boost traffic to your booth by inviting clients and prospects by taking advantage of our Guest Invitation program. Exhibitors are eligible for three (3) complimentary invitations per 100 square feet of exhibit space purchased.
We STRONGLY recommend asking your guests NOT to forward, distribute, or duplicate the Guest Card invitation. The exhibiting company will be responsible for ALL Guest Cards registered using your account number.
Email registration@spe.org to request your Guest Card Template.
Take advantage of Lead Management units offered through Experient. Lead Management units will help you track visitors and potential clients who stop by your booth during the conference.
Click here to order.