CONFERENCES

Since 1940, the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has exclusively represented the worldwide oil and gas drilling industry.



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IADC Conferences - Global Leadership for the Drilling Industry

IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical issues facing the global drilling industry. Whether it’s enabling and cutting-edge drilling technology, well control; health, safety, environment; training, or industry economics and financial outlook,

IADC’s worldwide program of events brings together the right people in the right venue.

IADC is always prepared to develop new events to meet the industry’s evolving needs. At the same time, longstanding IADC conferences continue to unite operators, regulators, drilling contractors and service firms.

IADC conferences benefit from IADC’s reputation among government regulators and the industry at large. As the only industry association representing the global drilling industry, IADC has strong intellectual equity in the industry. IADC works closely with governments and our members to develop regulations, standards, guidelines and policies producing greater efficiency, safety and environmental protection in drilling activities. The result: strong participation among regulators and oil companies alike.

In addition, IADC convenes exhibitions in conjunction with the technical conferences to enhance the overall conference attendee’s experience. These exhibitions are sizable, but focused, giving our members an excellent opportunity to showcase their products and services.

To help IADC cover the expenses of these events, we invite companies with an important recognition and representation worldwide, to be the conference sponsors for a conference. There are four levels of sponsoring: Platinum Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, Silver Sponsors and Event Sponsors. High profile recognition before and during the events, signage, oral recognition from the conference moderators and logos placed on the promotional materials and web site are just a few of the many benefits of sponsoring an IADC event.

For further information regarding IADC events, please contact Leesa Teel, leesa.teel@iadc.org, or Stephanie Carling, stephanie.carling@iadc.org, at +1 713 292 1945.

Upcoming Conferences

IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical issues facing the global drilling industry. Whether it’s enabling and cutting-edge drilling technology, well control; health, safety, environment; training, or industry economics and financial outlook, IADC’s worldwide program of events brings together the right people in the right venue.

IADC is always prepared to develop new events to meet the industry’s evolving needs. At the same time, longstanding IADC conferences continue to unite operators, regulators, drilling contractors and service firms.




2013 IADC Conference Calendar


    2013 IADC International Tax Seminar

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    Worldwide tax issues affecting the drilling and producing industry will be addressed at this seminar. IADC tax seminars are geared to both specialists and non-specialists. Continuing education credits will be offered for tax specialists.

    Gold Level Sponsor: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
    Silver Level Sponsors: Mayer Brown LLP, KPMG LLP, Capita Fiduciary Group, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
    Event Level Sponsors: Ernst & Young LLP, Deloitte Services LP
    Brochure Sponsor: M Squared & Associates Pty Ltd

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    Westin La Cantera
    San Antonio TX
    United States
    When:
    6 Jun. 2013 - 7 Jun. 2013
    Demographics of Past Events


    Business Solutions for Drilling Automation Workshop

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    Business Solutions for Drilling Automation Workshop, jointly organized by the IADC ART Committee and SPE DSATS will study the impact of automation on drilling integration and business models. This half day workshop will take place the day before the IADC World Drilling 2013 Conference & Exhibition, the seminal visionary conference for the well-construction industry.

    Where:
    Hilton Istanbul Hotel
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    When:
    18 Jun. 2013


    IADC World Drilling 2013 Conference & Exhibition

    “Managing Transition: It’s Not Your Father’s Oilpatch!”, the theme for World Drilling 2013, comments on transformation of the well-construction industry across a breathtaking range of areas, in HSE, regulation, markets and energy supply, automation, downhole technology, personnel. IADC World Drilling 2013, through high-level panels and speakers and through cutting-edge technical papers, will chart each inflection point and trace the path to the industry’s future. A special workshop organized by the IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee will convene the day before IADC World Drilling (separate registration required).

    Diamond Level Sponsor: Turkish Petroleum Corporation
    Platinum Level Sponsors: Bordrill, National Oilwell Varco, VAM Drilling, Viking International Ltd, Noble Corporation
    Gold Level Sponsors: Aker Solutions, Ensco plc, GE Oil & Gas, Shell, Transocean
    Silver Level Sponsors: Helmerich & Payne, Inc., KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbH, Rowan Companies plc
    Event Level Sponsor: Meta-LUCID
    Spouse Tour Sponsor: Halliburton
    Brochure Sponsor: Derrick Equipment Company

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    Hilton Convention & Exhibition Center
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    When:
    19 Jun. 2013 - 20 Jun. 2013
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    2013 IADC Well Control Conference of the Americas & Exhibition

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    The 2013 IADC Well Control Conference of the Americas will seek to examine technological developments, techniques, management systems and other innovations that hold the key to the future. This event will focus on timely technical, presentations highlighting recent developments and innovations in a wide variety of areas affecting well control from management systems and training to improved technology and innovative practices.

    Platinum Level Sponsors: Noble Corporation, Wild Well Control, Chevron, Seadrill Americas Inc.
    Silver Level Sponsors: Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc., Transocean
    Event Sponsors: GE Oil & Gas, BP

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    Moody Gardens Hotel
    Galveston TX
    United States
    When:
    20 Aug. 2013 - 21 Aug. 2013
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    2013 IADC Advanced Rig Technology Conference & Exhibition

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    “Exploring Advanced Technical Solutions for Onshore and Offshore Drilling”

    Land and offshore rig technology are the highly focused topics of the 2013 IADC Advanced Rig Technology (ART) Conference, organized by the IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee. The IADC ART Conference & Exhibition serves as a leading forum to explore the state of the art in rig technology, downhole operations, and integrating the two seamlessly with minimal human intervention. The event will also review activities of the IADC ART Committee, which has steadily advanced drilling technology, by exploring future technology, drilling control systems, automation, questions of reliability and more. The committee has developed operational guidelines, assessed pros and cons of advanced drilling technology, developed new definitions and more.

    Platinum Level Sponsor: Huisman, National Oilwell Varco
    Silver Level Sponsor: GE Oil & Gas
    Brochure Sponsor: Prospector Offshore Drilling (UK) Ltd

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel
    Stavanger
    Norway
    When:
    17 Sep. 2013 - 18 Sep. 2013
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    IADC Drilling HSE&T Europe 2013 Conference & Exhibition

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    The interdependence of the players in our industry becomes ever more apparent as the industry grows and hydrocarbon resources are extracted from more complex and harder to access reservoirs. Training staff, applying technology, meeting the requirements of society in a safe and sustainable manner are just some of the challenges of the day. This conference will address the HSE and Sustainable Development topics that demonstrate the collaborative effort of the stakeholders and players will be for the better of all.

    Platinum Level Sponsor: Noble Corporation
    Gold Level Sponsor: Ensco plc
    Silver Level Sponsors: Advisafe Risk Management B.V., Falck Nutec, Hercules Offshore
    Event Level Sponsors: Enablon, KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbH
    Brochure Sponsor: DNV Software

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    Movenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    When:
    25 Sep. 2013 - 26 Sep. 2013
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    SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference & Exhibition

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    Over the years, leading oil and gas organisations have benefited from participating at the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition (MEDT) as the event provides an unprecedented platform for major players and industry experts from around the globe to share their latest technologies, techniques, and expand their current knowledge base. MEDT facilitates in technology transfer, exhibiting developments and technological advancements, encouraging networking opportunities, and expanding business prospects.

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    Madinat Jumeirah
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    When:
    7 Oct. 2013 - 9 Oct. 2013


    IADC Critical Issues for Unconventionals Europe 2013 Conference & Exhibition

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    Unconventional plays, including shales, tight gas, geothermal and more are the globe’s best option for economic energy, in a world of otherwise scarce and more costly resources. Shales in North America have proven so prolific that their development is reshaping the global oil market, and produced a bonanza of natural gas. These technologies and methods are being exported around the world, and Eastern Europe is an extremely promising market. However, challenges exist. IADC Critical Issues for Unconventionals Europe 2013 will examine the technical, environmental, logistical, and health and safety aspects of drilling & completing shale formations in Europe, and the influence of unconventional development around the world.

    Gold Level Sponsor: Chevron
    Silver Level Sponsor: National Oilwell Varco

    Where:
    Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Centre
    Warsaw
    Poland
    When:
    23 Oct. 2013 - 24 Oct. 2013
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    2013 IADC Annual General Meeting

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    The IADC Annual General Meeting is recognized as the keynote conference for the drilling industry and provides ideal networking opportunities for participants. It features prominent speakers from industry and government.

    Diamond Level Sponsor: Rowan Companies plc
    Platinum Level Sponsors: Ensco plc, Noble Corporation, GE Oil & Gas, Cameron, National Oilwell Varco
    Gold Level Sponsors: Aker Solutions, TSC Drill Pipe, RigData
    Silver Level Sponsors: Cummins, Inc., TESCO Corporation

    Where:
    Westin La Cantera
    San Antonio TX
    United States
    When:
    6 Nov. 2013 - 8 Nov. 2013
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    IADC Critical Issues Asia Pacific 2013 Conference & Exhibition

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    IADC Critical Issues Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition is a landmark event for the drilling professionals interested. The conference addresses the challenges to the global drilling industry shaping business today and tomorrow. Regional operations have their own unique requirements; and IADC’s Critical Issues Asia Pacific 2013 will explore those opportunities and challenges to advancing global drilling technologies, finding solutions to common problems, and improving efficiency and profitability in the region. It is an excellent platform for everyone working in the drilling and completions to network, forge business relationships and advance their technical skills.

    Silver Level Sponsor: GE Oil & Gas
    Event Level Sponsor: Rowan Companies plc

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    Conrad Hotel
    Bangkok
    Thailand
    When:
    20 Nov. 2013 - 21 Nov. 2013
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IADC Endorsed Conferences


    SPE Offshore Europe Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition

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    SPE Offshore Europe conference and exhibition attracts a global audience of engineers, technical specialists, industry leaders and experts to share ideas and debate the issues of the moment in the upstream industry. It is a multi-faceted event that reflects the E&P community’s desire for continuous learning, showcasing the innovation, solutions and tools required to compete in an accelerating technology race in an increasingly complex business.

    Where:
    Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
    Aberdeen
    United Kingdom
    When:
    3 Sep. 2013 - 6 Sep. 2013


    Celle Drilling 2013

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    The Celle Drilling Conference and Exhibition for Advanced Drilling Technology provides a platform for engineers, technical specialists, experts, and scientists to exchange views, share ideas, and showcase solutions for the changing challenges in unlocking complex subsurface resources. The event tries to capture contributions on the way ahead, with emphasis on the European context of high cost and high environmental sensitivity.

    Where:
    Congress Union Celle
    Celle
    Germany
    When:
    9 Sep. 2013 - 10 Sep. 2013


    International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC)

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    Unlocking Energy through Innovation, Technology and Capability
    The International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) is an annual event rotating between Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The scope of the conference programme and associated industry activities address technology and relevant industry issues that challenge industry professionals and management around the world.

    Where:
    Qatar National Convention Centre
    Doha
    Qatar
    When:
    20 Jan. 2014 - 22 Jan. 2014




2014 IADC Conference Calendar


    2014 IADC Health, Safety, Environment & Training Conference & Exhibition

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    The IADC Health, Safety, Environment and Training Conference & Exhibition is the first in IADC’s worldwide series of HSET conferences for 2014. This conference will examine a range of topics impacting accident prevention, environmental protection, competency, and training in the drilling industry.

    Silver Conference Sponsor: EHS Insight
    Event Level Sponsor: Wayne Enterprises
    Brochure Sponsor: DNV Software

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    Omni Houston Hotel - West Houston
    Houston TX
    United States
    When:
    4 Feb. 2014 - 5 Feb. 2014
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    2014 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference & Exhibition

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    The IADC/SPE Drilling Conference and Exhibition is the E&P industry’s premier drilling event. It provides the opportunity for producers, contractors, and service company professionals to meet, discuss, evaluate, and share ideas to advance worldwide drilling operations, promote solutions to common problems, and improve overall efficiency and profitability.

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    Fort Worth Convention Center
    Fort Worth TX
    United States
    When:
    4 Mar. 2014 - 6 Mar. 2014


    2014 IADC International Deepwater Drilling Conference & Exhibition

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    IADC will convene its International Deepwater Drilling Conference in Brazil, one of the preeminent deepwater venues in the world. The conference will examine cutting-edge technological advances and challenges for deepwater drilling and completions in key deepwater markets worldwide. This conference will examine a range of topics impacting accident prevention, environmental protection, competency, and training in the drilling industry.

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    Hotel Sofitel
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    When:
    18 Mar. 2014 - 19 Mar. 2014


    IADC Drilling HSE&T Asia Pacific 2014 Conference & Exhibition

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    The 2014 IADC Drilling HSE Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition seeks to focus attention on health, safety, environment and training in drilling and completion operations. Papers and topics will be presented on ensuring and sustaining incident free operations during drilling and completion, as well as competency, worker health and environmental stewardship. Sessions will emphasize areas of special interest in Asia Pacific, a drilling and producing arena of increasing importance.

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center
    Singapore
    When:
    2 Apr. 2014 - 3 Apr. 2014
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    2014 IADC Dual Gradient Drilling Workshop

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    Dual Gradient Drilling is a very fast evolving branch of Managed Pressure Drilling. The Dual Gradient Drilling workshop will explore several case studies and foster in-depth conversation and knowledge sharing sessions between our expert speakers and an eager-to-learn audience around challenges, issues, and available solutions for this cutting edge drilling technology. A truly interactive and value-adding workshop not to be missed!

    Where:
    NH Eurobuilding Hotel
    Madrid
    Spain
    When:
    7 Apr. 2014
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    2014 SPE/IADC Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition

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    Technologies designed to control annular pressure during drilling, inclusive of Underbalanced Drilling, Managed Pressure Drilling and Dual Gradient Drilling are being used in many forms around the world. UBD continues to maximize reservoir performance, while MPD techniques spanning onshore performance drilling and offshore deep and shallow water prospects serve to enhance drilling safety and minimize NPT. Once considered a futuristic technology, DGD is now a reality with numerous wells drilled, and many exciting prospects on the horizon. New applications of these drilling practices take place every year, and their frequency continues to grow.

    This conference is a world recognized forum to help the energy industry better understand the technology and the effective, safe utilization of the various applications of UBD, MPD and DGD.

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    NH Eurobuilding Hotel
    Madrid
    Spain
    When:
    8 Apr. 2014 - 9 Apr. 2014
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Calendar of IADC Conferences and Meetings

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IADC Well Servicing Committee Meeting
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IADC Well Control Committee Meeting

Onshore Drilling Contractor Operations Forum
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IADC Supply Chain Committee Meeting
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IADC Response to IMO’s Review of Deepwater Horizon Incident Investigations Meeting
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IADC ART Drilling Control Systems Subcommittee
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Recommended Standards for Additional Life Saving & Fire Fighting Requirements on the Outer Continental Shelf

Certification of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations on Foreign MODUs on OCS Meeting
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Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter Meeting
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iCal Import