CONFERENCES

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



Upcoming IADC Events and Meetings

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.




2012 IADC Conference Calendar

    IADC Critical Issues Continental Europe Conference & Exhibition

    IADC Critical Issues Continental Europe Conference & Exhibition

    HSE, Shale Gas and Drilling Optimization

    Critical Issues are market, technology and commercial factors shaping business today and tomorrow. These factors present either opportunities or challenges to the global drilling industry. Regional operations have their own unique requirements and IADC’s Critical Issues Continental Europe will explore those opportunities and challenges important in the region.

    Diamond Sponsor: Grup Servicii Petroliere SA
    Platinum Sponsors: Halliburton, OMV Petrom SA, Weatherford
    Gold Sponsor: Schlumberger
    Silver Sponsors: CONFIND SRL Romania, ICPE ACTEL, S.C. Rompetrol S.A., Rompetrol Well Services S.A., Tenaris
    Event Sponsor: KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbH, SC Foraj Sonde SA Mures – TM Drill Romania
    Supported by: Romanian Association of Drilling Contractors, Petroleum Club Romania

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
    Bucharest
    Romania
    When:
    23 May. 2012 - 24 May. 2012


    IADC International Tax Seminar

    2012 IADC International Tax Seminar

    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.

    Silver Sponsor: Ernst & Young LLP
    Event Sponsors: Miller & Chevalier, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP, KPMG LLP, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
    Brochure Sponsor: M Squared & Associates Pty, Ltd

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    Mayflower Renaissance Hotel
    Washington DC
    United States
    When:
    7 Jun. 2012 - 8 Jun. 2012
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    IADC World Drilling 2012 Conference & Exhibition

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    “Learning from the Past, Earning the Future”

    Increasingly, the E&P industry must justify to the public and to government its ability and commitment to responsible development. The recent past offers ample lessons for the industry, in best practices, HSE, technology and more. Moving forward, these lessons will provide the foundation for industry to “Earn the Future”. IADC World Drilling 2012, 13-14 June in Barcelona, will frame strategic and practical approaches to a sustainable well-construction industry, and will sharpen attendees’ understanding of enabling technologies and market opportunities.

    Grand Opening Reception Sponsor: Repsol
    Platinum Sponsors: Ensco plc, National Oilwell Varco, VAM Drilling
    Gold Sponsors: Shell, Transocean
    Silver Sponsors: Grey Wolf Oilfield Services Limited, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbH, Weatherford
    Event Sponsor: Noble Drilling (Netherlands) BV
    Brochure Sponsor: DNV Software

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    Hotel ARTS Barcelona
    Barcelona
    Spain
    When:
    13 Jun. 2012 - 14 Jun. 2012
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    IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference

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    “Catching the Unconventional Tide: Winning the Future through Innovation”

    The ninth biennial International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference (APDT) will be held for the first time in China, with the support of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) as the event’s Host Organisation. The conference theme is “Catching the Unconventional Tide: Winning the Future through Innovation”, which captures the growing importance of unconventional resources and the vital role that technology innovation will play in sustaining the world’s future energy demands.

    Where:
    Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel
    Tianjin
    China
    When:
    9 Jul. 2012 - 11 Jul. 2012


    IADC Lifting & Mechanical Handling Conference & Exhibition

    2012 IADC Lifting & Mechanical Handling Conference & Exhibition

    Lifting and mechanical handling are routine operations performed daily on both offshore and onshore drilling units. Without effective management control, these activities possess the potential to inflict significant harm and damage. The IADC Lifting & Mechanical Handling Conference & Exhibition demonstrates that the inherent systems of management control, training and equipment design have benefited from past experience. That improvement is a continuous learning process of open dialogue and a willingness to share best practice.

    Silver Sponsor: Offshore Operators Committee
    Endorsed by: American Petroleum Institute & Offshore Operators Committee

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    Hilton Lafayette Hotel
    Lafayette LA
    United States
    When:
    18 Jul. 2012 - 19 Jul. 2012
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    IADC Critical Issues India Conference & Exhibition

    2012 IADC Critical Issues India Conference & Exhibition

    IADC strives to develop new events to meet the industry’s evolving needs. Because of that, we are pleased to announce the 2012 Critical Issues India Conference & Exhibition. “Critical issues” are market, technology and commercial factors shaping business today and tomorrow. These factors present either opportunities or challenges to the global drilling industry. Regional operations have their own unique requirements and IADC’s Critical Issues India will explore those opportunities and challenges important in the region. The conference will be held 27-28 August at the InterContinental The Lalit Mumbai Hotel in India.

    Where:
    Intercontinental The Lalit Mumbai Hotel
    Mumbai
    India
    When:
    27 Aug. 2012 - 28 Aug. 2012


    IADC Drilling HSE Europe 2012 Conference & Exhibition

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    “Collaborating to Sustain Our Industry Today While Preparing for Tomorrow”

    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.

    Gold Sponsor: Ensco plc, Saipem
    Silver Sponsors: Falck Nutec, Hercules Offshore
    Event Sponsors: Enablon, KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbH
    Brochure Sponsor: DNV Software

    Conference Program Available

    Where:
    Movenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    When:
    26 Sep. 2012 - 27 Sep. 2012
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    IADC Contracts & Risk Management Conference

    2012 IADC Contracts & RIsk Management Conference

    This conference explores pertinent issues affecting contracts and risk management within the drilling industry. Speakers report on market issues, contract provisions, new contract requirements and indemnification issues, to name a few.

    Silver Sponsor: Basic Energy Services
    Event sponsor: Locke Lord, LLP

    Where:
    Omni Houston Hotel Westside
    Houston TX
    United States
    When:
    16 Oct. 2012 - 17 Oct. 2012
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    Drilling & Completing Trouble Zones

    Drilling & Completing Trouble Zones

    The 7th Annual DCTZ is lead by a Technical Advisory Board of industry experts including: Petrobras, ExxonMobil, NOV, Chesapeake, Devon Energy, IADC, Weatherford, Baker Hughes, BHP Billiton, Superior Energy, Schlumberger, Halliburton, At Balance, 3PS, and Enventure.

    DCTZ addresses all aspects of well construction including onshore, offshore, completing and emerging technology. Of equal importance to the cutting-edge of presentations is the networking and relationship-building aspect of the event. Open discussion is encouraged.

    Where:
    Galveston Convention Center at The San Luis Resort
    Galveston TX
    United States
    When:
    23 Oct. 2012 - 25 Oct. 2012


    IADC Drilling Africa 2012 Conference & Exhibition

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    IADC Drilling Africa 2012 will explore all aspects of well construction in this vital region, including deepwater, emerging markets, HPHT, re-entry drilling for gas redevelopment, underbalanced and managed pressure operations, community development, training and competency, work force development, logistics, security and more. IADC seeks high-quality technical presentations to include alongside its top-notch panel discussions in the industry’s leading event for African well construction.

    Silver Sponsor: Ensco plc, KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbH
    Brochure Sponsor: Talisman Energy Services Inc

    Where:
    Sana Lisboa Hotel
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    When:
    24 Oct. 2012 - 25 Oct. 2012
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    IADC Annual General Meeting

    2012 IADC Annual General Meeting

    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 and includes working sessions for Committee members.

    Platinum Sponsor: Ensco plc
    Silver Sponsors: Drillmec Inc., Cummins Inc., International Registries, Inc.

    Where:
    Hyatt Gainey Ranch Hotel
    Scottsdale AZ
    United States
    When:
    7 Nov. 2012 - 9 Nov. 2012
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    IADC Critical Issues Middle East 2012 Conference & Exhibition

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    Critical Issues are market, technology and commercial factors shaping business today and tomorrow. These factors present either opportunities or challenges to the global drilling industry. Regional operations have their own unique requirements and IADC’s Critical Issues Middle East will explore those opportunities and challenges important in the region.

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    JW Marriott Hotel
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    When:
    20 Nov. 2012 - 21 Nov. 2012
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IADC Endorsed Conferences

    Celle Drilling 2012

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    Under the theme “Economic Drilling” professionals from academia and industry will discuss the future of drilling technology. Main topics of the conference are: Drilling Process, Drilling Evaluation, Drilling Equipment, Drilling Applications, Well Construction, Well Completion
    The new opportunities to utilize the geologic subsurface create new challenges for drilling technology, safety, environmental protection, and economic efficiency which are not covered so far.
    The new options to utilize the deep subsurface include the production of geothermal energy, the storage of compressed air, hydrogen, or CO2, the development of unconventional oil and gas resources, new exploitation of mature oil fields and developments requiring complex multilateral and extended reach drilling.

    Where:
    Congress Union Celle
    Celle
    Germany
    When:
    17 Sep. 2012 - 18 Sep. 2012


    ADIPEC 2012

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    The 15th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) takes place on 11 – 14 November 2012 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). As the largest exhibition for the Middle East oil and gas industry, ADIPEC is supported by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the UAE’s Ministry of Energy, hosting over 1,500 exhibitions and attracting more than 45,000 attendees. ADIPEC is the place where oil and gas industry professionals get together to experience, discover, network, discuss and debate core industry issues.

    Where:
    Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
    Abu Dhabi
    United Arab Emirates
    When:
    11 Nov. 2012 - 14 Nov. 2012


    International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC)

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    The International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) is a multi-disciplinary event. The sixth edition of the IPTC will be held 26-28 March 2013 in Beijing, China, with the theme: “Challenging Technology and Economic Limits to Meet the Global Energy Demand”. IPTC is renowned for bringing technical professionals together.

    Where:
    Beijing International Convention Centre
    Beijing
    China
    When:
    26 Mar. 2013 - 28 Mar. 2013




2013 IADC Conference Calendar

    2013 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 2013. This conference will examine a range of topics impacting accident prevention, environmental protection, competency, and training in the drilling industry.

    Event Sponsor: Wayne Enterprises, Inc.

    Where:
    Omni Houston Hotel Westside
    When:
    5 February 2013 - 6 February 2013


    SPE/IADC Drilling Conference & Exhibition 2013

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    The SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition continues to be recognized as the premier drilling event of the E&P industry, attracting a broad spectrum of professionals from around the world.

    Where:
    Rai Congress Centre
    When:
    5 March 2013 - 7 March 2013


    IADC Drilling HSE Asia Pacific 2013 Conference & Exhibition

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    The 2013 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.

    Where:
    Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center
    When:
    3 April 2013 - 4 April 2013


    2013 IADC Environmental Conference & Exhibition

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    The 2013 IADC Environmental Conference & Exhibition will examine a full sweep of environmental considerations in the drilling and completions industry onshore and offshore. The event will consider significant policy implications, regulatory demands, and operator concerns regarding environmental effects of drilling and completions.

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    Millenium Broadway Hotel
    When:
    8 April 2013 - 9 April 2013


    IADC/SPE Managed Pressure Drilling & Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition

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    The 2013 IADC/SPE Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition will convene in San Antonio, Texas on 17-18 April at the Hyatt Riverwalk Hotel. UBO and MPD technologies are changing rapidly with new achievements and breakthrough applications occurring at a steady pace. This conference remains the preeminent forum for all stakeholders to promote better understanding of the diverse techniques that comprise Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations and to raise awareness of safe, efficient procedures and sharing of best practices.

    Call for Abstracts

    Where:
    Hyatt Riverwalk Hotel
    When:
    17 April 2013 - 18 April 2013


    IADC Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition

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    IADC’s Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition is the only event specifically targeting land drilling operations and technology. Drilling Onshore, with its top speakers and panels, explores issues affecting the onshore drilling industry, including technology, management, perspectives on future onshore activity and regulation. The conference will be held 16 May at the Omni Houston Hotel Westside in Houston, Texas.

    Where:
    Omni Houston Hotel Westside
    When:
    16 May 2013 - 16 May 2013


Calendar of IADC Conferences and Meetings

Calendar of Events

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Protected: Proceedings – IADC Drilling HSE Asia Pacific 2012 Conference & Exhibition

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Protected: Proceedings – IADC Drilling HSE Asia Pacific 2012 Conference & Exhibition

Protected: Proceedings – IADC Drilling HSE Asia Pacific 2012 Conference & Exhibition

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2012
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Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2012
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API 16 RCD Task Group Meeting

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IADC Houston Chapter Luncheon
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IADC Well Control Committee Meeting

IADC 2nd Annual Land Contractors Operations Forum
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IADC Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition

API 16AR Repair & Remanufacturing of BOP’s Subcommittee Meeting
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IADC Critical Issues Continental Europe Conference & Exhibition

IADC Ethics Committee Meeting
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IADC Critical Issues Continental Europe Conference & Exhibition
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IADC ART Future Technology Subcommittee Meeting