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Press Registration

Qualified members of the working press are eligible for complimentary registration to the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).

All press personnel—including journalists, photographers, and video crews—must register and pick up a press badge before accessing the exhibit floor, attending technical sessions, or conducting interviews. Press badges must be worn visibly at all times.

Badges can be obtained in the Press Room, which also provides a quiet workspace and complimentary internet access.

Press registration opens February 2026.

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OTC 2025 Registered Press List

Stay up to date with the media professionals covering the offshore energy industry’s most influential event. The OTC 2025 Registered Press List features leading journalists, editors, photographers, and broadcasters from around the world who will be reporting on the latest innovations, technologies, and insights shared at OTC.

To view the full list of registered press, click below and explore the global media presence shaping the conversation around the future of offshore energy.

2025 REGISTERED PRESS

Press Criteria

Please carefully read the criteria before applying for press registration.

  • Complimentary press registration is available only to members of the working press who are writing articles or producing a broadcast coverage about OTC (examples: reporter, editor, publisher, photojournalist, freelance writer*, etc.).
  • Titles that will not be eligible include PR or marketing representative, account executive, corporate media relations staff, advertising sales, president, CEO, and other non-editorial roles.
  • Journalists must be employed by a news organization that covers the energy industry. 
  • To ensure a secure conference, government-issued photo identification is required in addition to press credentials from a media outlet. 

* Freelance writers must have a documented assignment from a specific news organization to receive press registration. Freelancers are required to provide proof of at least two bylined articles written within the past year for an assigned news organization that covers the oil and gas industry. You will be contacted by OTC for this documentation.

Photography and Audio/Video Recording

Photography and Audio/Video Recording

No audio recording, video recording, or photography is allowed without OTC's permission. All journalists seeking to do any of these things must register as press and check-in at the OTC press room. Download the Limited Video/Audio Recording/Photographs Form here. OTC staff will upload daily photos from the conference by the end of day, when available. To access the photos click here.

READ MORE ABOUT THESE GUIDELINES

Special Events

Special Events

Press are allowed to cover any session. Video, audio, and photography are not allowed during the session. Some session rooms may reach maximum capacity, so we encourage you to arrive early.

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