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International Sales Opportunities at OTC 2026

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s (USDOC) U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) has identified the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) as an excellent opportunity for U.S. companies to expand their international business in the offshore oil and gas industry.

The USCS is recruiting international buyers from the public and private sectors in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, France, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Guyana, Kenya, Algeria, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Argentina, Barbados, Uruguay, and Italy.

More countries are added each week so check back for updates.

Business-to-Business Matchmaking (B2B) Meetings

The USCS is recruiting international buying delegations from the countries listed above to meet with U.S. companies at the show. These B2B meetings will connect overseas buyers, recruited and vetted by U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, with U.S. exhibitors.

International Market Counseling (IMC) Meetings

·       U.S. Embassy and Consulate Energy Specialists will be onsite for one-on-one meetings with U.S. companies to discuss market opportunities and challenges; trade barriers; export finance options; U.S. government advocacy; provide introductions to their buyer delegates, and more! Connect with energy experts in your countries of interest at your booth or the International Trade Center (ITC), Room 700, at NRG Center.

U.S. Exhibitor Directory for International Buyers

List your company in the USCS U.S. Exhibitor Directory for International Buyers at OTC 2026. This directory is provided to U.S. Embassy and Consulate recruited international buyers seeking to connect with U.S. companies at the show. The directory includes your company overview, countries and regions of interest, OTC industry categories, U.S. company contact at OTC, and more. This targeted approach brings international sales opportunities by country directly to your booth at OTC!

Visit the USCS International Trade Center (ITC) at NRG Center, Second Level, Room 700

Visit the USCS International Trade Center (ITC) at NRG Center, Second Level, Room 700
The ITC is where U.S. companies will find information on international opportunities, schedule business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking meetings with delegates, meet U.S. Embassy and Consulate energy specialists leading buyer delegations, and more onsite.

The international business development programs listed above are complimentary to U.S. exhibitors at OTC, defined as a U.S. entity exporting products or services produced in the U.S.

Join a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Delegation to OTC 2026

  • Organizations based outside of the U.S. interested in joining a U.S. Embassy or Consulate delegation to OTC 2026, please contact Cathy Gibbons at Cathy.Gibbons@trade.gov

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