IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition
Conference Venue
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
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.
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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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