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Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)

The Offshore Technology Conference showcases leading-edge technology for offshore drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. Since 1969, the world has come to OTC to make critical decisions, share ideas, and develop business partnerships to meet global energy demands.

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) showcases leading-edge technology for offshore drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. The world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources brings together energy professionals to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. Since 1969, the world has come to OTC to make critical decisions, share ideas, and develop business partnerships to meet global energy demands. OTC’s flagship conference is held annually in Houston. The conference gives you access to leading-edge technical information, the industry’s largest equipment exhibition, and valuable new professional contacts from around the world.

OTC is considered by many in the global oil & gas industry to be the place to hear about global developments and activities within the industry. Since 1969, OTC has served as a central hub convening the best and brightest minds in the world to share ideas, and innovations and discuss, debate, and build consensus around the most pressing topics facing the offshore energy sector. From CEOs to royalty to U.S. governors and secretaries, the world comes to OTC to develop markets and business partnerships, look for networking opportunities, and gain valuable knowledge and insights to help them take their business to the next level. Its large international participation provides excellent opportunities for global sharing of technology, expertise, products, and best practices. OTC brings together 70,000+ energy professionals which include industry leaders, investors, buyers, and entrepreneurs to from 100+ countries. The exhibition covers 500,000+ square feet of exhibit space with ground-breaking innovations and 2000+ leading providers representing 44 countries in one place, at one time. 300+ journalists from around the world attend OTC provides great media coverage.

OTC offers key insights by global experts on technological advances, safety and environmentally focused solutions, and economic and regulatory impacts. OTC is unlike commercial organizations and reinvests proceeds back into the oil and gas industry through the 13 societies. Members and other industry professionals benefit from enhanced technical and professional competence because of the societies’ investments. The conference features 350+ peer-selected technical presentations, leveraging 13 societies’ collective knowledge and covering topics from the wellbore to topsides and everything in between. Working with the US Department of Commerce, OTC organizes industry breakfasts which offer expert views on doing business in emerging geographic areas of interest for the oil and gas industry. OTC attracts the biggest names in the oil and gas industry. The result is the opportunity for companies to develop business relationships and tap into emerging regions that are vital to offshore development.

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The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is the world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources. It showcases leading-edge technology for offshore drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. OTC brings together 70,000+ energy professionals from 100+ countries to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. 2000+ leading providers showcase their products and solutions vital to offshore development at the exhibition. 300+ journalists from around the world attend OTC provides great media coverage. Its large international participation provides excellent opportunities for global sharing of technology, expertise, products, and best practices.

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Offshore Technology Conference Highlights Sector’s Critical Role in Meeting Global Energy Demands

The Offshore Industry’s Vast Opportunities in Meeting Energy Demand and Advancing Low-Carbon Solutions Takes the Spotlight at OTC 2023.

Houston, Texas, USA (4 May 2023) – Energy professionals from around the world concluded a successful week at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) today at NRG Park, Houston, Texas, USA. Gathering to discuss the offshore sector’s critical role in the energy transition and the opportunities for critical minerals, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage, among other topics like cyber security and diversity, equity, and inclusion, participants had the opportunity to connect with top industry leaders showcasing the latest innovations and technological advancements.

“The Offshore Technology Conference has always attracted brilliant offshore energy professionals from around the world, and as we look to meet global energy demands, this year’s conference reaffirmed that the future of our industry is stronger than ever,” Paul Jones, Chair of the OTC Board said.

New to the exhibit floor this year included OTC’s Energy Insights, a live studio sharing companies’ thoughts on emerging technologies, market trends, and the latest news, as well as engaging with conference attendees and audiences at home. The Energy Transition Pavilion also returned for its second year, highlighting the abundant opportunities the offshore industry offers for emission reductions through wind, hydrogen production, and carbon capture and storage, as well as providing a dedicated space for collaboration around the offshore wind space in the new Offshore Wind Lounge.

More than 1,300 companies from 104 countries showcased their technologies and equipment on the exhibition floor, spanning more than 276,000 square feet. In addition, countries from around the world brought together energy industry delegations to showcase the vast offshore energy opportunities globally on the exhibition floor.

OTC 2023 was pleased to welcome more than 31,000 participants this year, a 30 percent increase from last year’s conference. This year’s technical program was comprised of 49 sessions, including 25 executive dialogues and keynote speakers, 14 panels, five networking events and six countries showcased through the Around the World Series. Nearly a quarter of the technical program covered the topics of offshore wind, renewables, carbon capture, and the energy transition.

OTC 2024 will take place 6-9 May at NRG Center, Houston, Texas, USA.

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