The Meeting Place for the Brightest Minds in Offshore Energy
Steering Offshore Energy Innovation into the Future emphasizes the pivotal role oil and gas, along with other emerging offshore energy sources, will play in shaping a sustainable and energy-secure future. As the global demand for cleaner, more efficient energy solutions grows, offshore energy solutions are at the forefront of this evolution. Offshore oil and gas exploration continues to provide a critical foundation, fueling economies and powering industries worldwide.
Simultaneously, innovations in offshore wind, tidal, and wave energy are gaining momentum, transforming how we harness renewable resources from the ocean. By integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, the offshore energy sector is not only advancing traditional energy sources but also accelerating the development of alternative solutions. Together, these efforts are steering the future of offshore energy—leading the charge towards a balanced, sustainable energy mix that will power generations to come.
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Who Will You Meet at OTC?
From oil and gas to renewables and other marine resources, OTC fosters conversations that drive innovation and influence the evolving energy landscape.
Attendees include a diverse mix of decision-makers, engineers, and pioneers from across the energy sector. Here’s a look at who you’ll connect with:
- Job Classifications: Senior Executives, Engineers, Project Managers, Sales and Marketing, Business Operations, Consultants, Researchers, Technical Experts, and University Students.
- Industries Represented: Oil & Gas, Equipment and Supplies, Service, Operating, Engineering, Construction, Consulting, Contracting, Government, Financial, Renewable Energy, Technology Solutions, R&D Institutions, and Marine Engineering.
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Your Schedule, Your Way
Get the most out of OTC - download the official mobile app to plan your exhibit hall visits and more. No internet? No problem! Key features work offline after installation.
For Apple and Android devices: visit your App Store or Google Play on your device and search for "OTC26."
For all other device types: While on your smartphone, point your camera to the QR code.
New Feature: RIGby, Your AI Guide for OTC 2026
Meet RIGby, the OTC 2026 mobile app’s AI Assistant, designed to help you instantly find sessions, speakers, exhibitors, and schedule details using simple, natural language. RIGby delivers quick answers, multilingual support, and personalized session recommendations so you can navigate OTC with ease and get more out of every day.
OTC 2026 Featured Speakers
Kyle Haustveit
16th Assistant Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy's
Office of Hydrocarbons and
Geothermal Energy Office
Jocelyn Waggoner
Vice President
Core Technologies
TechnipFMC
Roddie Mackenzie
Executive Vice President and
Chief Commercial Officer
Transocean Ltd.
Joe Leimkuhler
Vice President,
External Affairs
Beacon Offshore
Kemal Anbarci
GM Venture Capital
Managing Venture Executive
Chevron Technology Ventures
George Coyle
Managing Partner
Energy Innovation Capital
Rob Cordray
Partner and Managing Director, Americas
Rystad Energy
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
President of the Co-operative
Republic of Guyana
Ryan Peay
Deputy Assistant Secretary,
Office of Resource Sustainability
U.S. Department of Energy
John Dabbar
Executive Director
National Petroleum Council
John Ardill
Vice President
Exploration & New Ventures
ExxonMobil
Megan Carr
Associate Director of the
Strategic Resources Program
Marine Minerals Administration (MMA)
Four Dynamic Days
Exhibitors
OTC exhibitors are industry professionals an solution-providers who are truly invested in offshore activities. Invest time to explore the exhibit hall and the latest technologies revolutionizing the offshore sector.
Technical Program
Each year, OTC brings a host of new panels and sessions to our technical program, debating and deliberating specific topics and issues facing the offshore energy sector.
Networking Opportunities
Each day at OTC you have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers, hear new ideas, and validate or change your perspective on the ever-changing landscape of the offshore energy sector.
Reserve Your Booth
OTC provides an excellent platform to showcase products, services, and expertise to a targeted audience. Complete the online exhibit space agreement and submit it today.
Exhibitor Portal
Gain access to your company profile, register your booth personnel, upgrade your profile, and more! For password assistance, email the sales team.
Shop Kendra Scott at OTC 2026 and Give Back
Kendra Scott will host a booth on-site from 1200 to 1400 each day of OTC 2026 in the Level 1 main concourse of NRG Center. Stop by during lunch to shop jewelry and accessories, with 20% of all in‑person and online sales benefiting Rebuilding Together Houston.
Be sure to use the OTC attendee promo code at checkout to ensure your purchase supports the beneficiary.
Eat lunch, shop, and give back to a great cause—all while enjoying OTC 2026.
World-Class Technical Program
OTC focuses on the technologies and innovations needed to continue to provide the world's energy needs while helping create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.
With more than 360 technical presentations, this is your opportunity to dive into a wide range of management, research, and technology-related issues advancing the offshore energy sector.
Whitepaper: Bridging the looming production gap
Offshore production is declining quickly, creating a growing gap between today’s stable supply and future demand. With deepwater projects taking years to develop, current investment is essential just to maintain output into the next decade.
Beyond 2027, long‑term visibility drops. Sustained capital, new frontier development, and faster adoption of technologies like subsea processing and electrification will be critical to preventing a more constrained global energy system.
Press Releases
Rebuilding Together Houston Named OTC 2026 Beneficiary
Houston, Texas, USA (21 April 2026) — The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has selected Rebuilding Together Houston as the 2026 beneficiary. The organization was recognized for its longstanding commitment to improving housing conditions and strengthening neighborhoods across the Greater Houston area.
Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to Deliver Opening Address at OTC 2026
Houston, Texas, USA (26 February 2026) – The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is honored to announce that His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, will officially open the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas. President Ali will deliver the Opening Address at the OTC 2026 Opening Ceremony on Monday, 4 May 2026, marking the formal commencement of the world’s largest offshore energy technology event.
OTC Recognizes Industry Leaders With 2026 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Houston, Texas, USA (25 February 2026) – The 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Board of Directors has selected this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) honorees, recognizing Wafik Beydoun for individual achievement and Brava Energia’s BS-4 Block/Atlanta Field for institutional achievement. The 2026 Heritage Award will be presented to James E. Chitwood, and a Special Citation will be awarded to the Aramco Marjan Increment Program. All recipients will be recognized during the OTC Opening General Session on Monday, 4 May at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas, USA.
OTC 2025 Final Press Release
Houston, Texas, USA (8 May 2025) — The 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) successfully concluded today drawing energy professionals, policymakers, and scholars from more than 100 countries around the world who are shaping the future of offshore energy. This year’s conference featured groundbreaking technologies, a world-class technical program, and transformative conversations about offshore energy’s next frontiers.
4–7 May 2026
NRG Park
Houston, Texas, USA
