API Pipeline Conference & Expo 2026

Date: April 27-29, 2026

Location: Aurora (Denver area), Gaylord Rockies Convention Center

Overview: This is a standards-focused midstream conference centered on pipeline integrity, safety, regulation, and operational best practices.

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)

Date: May 4-7, 2026

Location: NRG Park. Houston, TX

Overview: OTC 2026 is a major annual event in Houston attracting visitors from around the world. It is a global focal point for energy professionals to exchange ideas and innovations, tackle pressing topics, and shape the future of offshore energy.

Mexico Gas Summit

Date: June 9–10, 2026

Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA, Marriott Rivercenter

Overview: The Mexico Gas Summit connects US gas supply with Mexican demand, focusing on cross-border infrastructure, commercial frameworks, and regulatory context.

‍ ‍URTeC (Unconventional Resources Technology Conference)

Dates: June 22–24, 2026

Location: Houston, Texas, USA, George R. Brown Convention Center

Overview: URTeC is a technically rigorous conference where engineers and operators exchange data-driven insights on shale drilling, completions, and production, often validating technologies that later become standard practice in unconventional plays.

SUPER DUG Conference & Expo

Dates: September 15–17, 2026

Location: Houston, Texas, USA, George R. Brown Convention Center

Overview: SUPER DUG is one of the most influential shale-focused conferences in North America, bringing together operators, drilling and completions leaders, and service companies to align on near-term development strategies, cost structures, and technology adoption across major US basins.

SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (ATCE)

Dates: October 21–23, 2026

Location: Houston, Texas, USA, George R. Brown Convention Center

Overview: ATCE is SPE’s flagship technical gathering, providing deep engineering content across the upstream lifecycle and reinforcing the technical standards and best practices that underpin global oil and gas operations.

OTC Brasil

Dates: October 27–29, 2026

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Riocentro Convention & Event Center

Overview: OTC Brasil is the leading offshore energy event in Latin America, where Petrobras, international operators, regulators, and service companies shape offshore project direction, technology selection, and investment priorities for Brazil and the broader South Atlantic region.

ADIPEC

Dates: November 2–5, 2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)

Overview: One of the largest global energy events, bringing together national oil companies, majors, and service firms. Strong focus on upstream development, LNG, and global energy strategy.

NAPE Summit

Dates: February 3-5, 2027

Location: George R. Brown Conference, Houston, Texas

Overview: NAPE is the industry’s premier marketplace for buying, selling, and financing oil and gas assets, facilitating deal flow between operators, investors, and financial institutions.

Offshore Technology Conference

Dates: May 2027(Exact Date TBD)

Location: NRG Park (NRG Center), Houston, Texas

Overview: OTC continues to serve as a global platform for offshore energy innovation, connecting technical expertise with large-scale project development and international collaboration.

URTeC

Dates: June 2027(Exact Date TBD)

Location: Houston, TX — George R. Brown Convention Center

Overview: URTeC remains a key forum for advancing unconventional resource development, showcasing cutting-edge research and field applications in shale and tight formations.

ARGUS Latin Energy Conference

Dates: September 2027(Date may vary—TBD)

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina — Hilton Buenos Aires (commonly hosted venue)

Overview: Focused on Latin American upstream growth, especially Vaca Muerta shale development and LNG export potential. Strong attendance from operators, investors, and government energy ministries.

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