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International Drilling Conference and Exhibition 2023

International Drilling Conference and Exhibition 2023
Connecting the Global Drilling Community

Connecting the Global Drilling Community

IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition
5-7 March 2024 | Galveston Island Convention Center | Galveston, Texas

Call for Papers is now open!

SHOWCASE YOUR EXPERIENCE TO THE GLOBAL DRILLING COMMUNITY

Shape the future of the drilling industry by submitting a paper at the world’s leading gathering to advance practical, scientific and technological understanding of drilling in global oil and gas exploration and production.

This event is developed by the industry for the industry and is the perfect forum to learn, network, and showcase. It brings together operator companies, contractor firms, and service companies to address challenges and deliver improved performance.

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5,000+

international drilling professionals 

100+

industry leading exhibitors

50

expert industry speakers

27

technical sessions

What Will You Gain From Attending?

Insight

Insight

Future trends and their implications for your business and the industry.

Understanding

Understanding

You’ll walk away from the three-days ready to make informed decisions.

Connections

Connections

Create, collaborate and connect with your peers. Meet with inquisitive engineers facing similar challenges.

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"This is the conference where the world's premier drilling experts and industry leaders gather to share best practices and to learn more about the innovations, technologies, and strategies that will help us safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively deliver energy for generations to come."

Janelle Daniel
Transocean
2024 Conference Chair

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DISCOVER THE 2023 KEYNOTE AND PANEL SPEAKERS - A TASTER FOR 2024

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JOIN US IN GALVESTON, TEXAS FOR 2024!

Visit Galveston and the nearby area during your stay at the IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition.

Galveston, Texas is a charming Southern retreat just 50 miles from Houston. It's a destination full of art, historic architecture, chic boutiques, ghost legends and more - all tucked within a quaint Gulf Coast barrier island. Come experience the charm of Galveston Island.

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  • "Building on its reputation for the highest calibre of technical content, the event provides an excellent forum in which to learn, network and promote."
    Erik Kirkemo
    SVP Drilling & Well, Equinor
  • "It was about Drilling! Seriously, meeting face-to-face with colleagues. This is the premier event for drilling technology, and an amazing number of ideas and collaborations and opportunities are "opened" at this event."
    2022 Attendee
  • “I think a lot of people think this conference is only meant for drillers, but I think everyone in the upstream, midstream and downstream sector can benefit from this event. It will broaden your knowledge and understanding of what’s going on in the drilling world and how they can leverage on this in their own space”
    Olawale Oredolapo
    Drilling Services Sales Leader, Baker Hughes
  • "I like the setup of the presentations - grouping them together by topic, and allowing people to filter in and out to be able to attend the most desirable talks. Networking with industry members was great!"
    2022 Attendee
  • “This event is a great opportunity for young people to be introduced to this wonderful industry. The oil and gas industry has gone through some difficult times, but has also withstood tough situations – but these conferences bring people together, identify new opportunities and build great careers”
    Assaad Mohanna
    Director of Business Strategy, NOV
  • "It was great getting the chance to see what challenges other companies are tackling and learning about new ideas that we can implement in my own company."
    2022 Attendee
  • “The SPE/IADC Drilling Conference is the world’s premier conference in drilling. This is where people who are at the top of their game present their material, get feedback and we have really sophisticated companies showcase their technology”
    Pradeepkumar Ashok
    Senior Research Scientist, University of Texas
  • "As a Driller of 45 years, this is the premier conference of the year."
    2022 Attendee

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