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Conference Venue

Galveston Island Convention Center

 

 

Galveston Island Convention Center

5600 Seawall Blvd

Galveston, TX 77551

 

Parking is complimentary in the garage located below the Galveston Island Convention Center. 

Conference Hotels

HOST HOTEL

The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
5200 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77551
Phone Number: +1 409-744-1500 

The conference attendee rate is USD 215 plus tax (with waived resort fee).  The group rate is available until Wednesday, 18 February, and based on availability.

You can call the hotel directly at +1 409-744-1500 and provide code SPEDRIL, or click the link below to book online at the attendee rate.

BOOKING LINK

 

Parking: Self-parking is complimentary at the San Luis Resort

Complimentary Shuttle: A complimentary shuttle from the San Luis Resort to the Galveston Convention Center is available every 20 minutes on:

Monday, 16 March | 1230–1945

Tuesday, 17 March | 0700–1845

Wednesday, 18 March | 0700–1930

Thursday, 19 March | 0700–1445

 

ALTERNATIVE HOTEL

Hilton Galveston Island Resort

5400 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77551

The group rate is available until Wednesday, 18 February, and based on availability.   

Call the hotel directly at +1 409-744-5000 and reference SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, or click the link below to book online at the attendee rate.

BOOKING LINK COMING SOON

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Experience Galveston Island - Coastal Charm, Deep Roots, and Fresh Discovery

Walk historic streets, feel the Gulf breeze on your skin, and dig into the flavors of the coast.

Galveston is an island shaped by stories of freedom, resilience, celebration, and everyday joy. With 32 miles of beaches, fresh seafood on every corner, and a full calendar of festivals, there’s always something happening. Explore museums, set out on a boat tour, or spend the day watching waves roll in. Galveston Island makes it easy to slow down, reconnect, and create your kind of escape.

See Things to do in Galveston

Visa Information

Attendees from countries that require a US visa for entry are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa may take several months. Create an official SPE invitation letter that you can print and use in obtaining a visa. Please note that this letter does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa, nor does it commit SPE to assist you in obtaining a visa.

IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition
17-19 March 2026 | Galveston Island Convention Center | Galveston, Texas

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