Calendar of Events

Upcoming industry meetings, conferences and exhibitions.

Calendar of Events

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2026 Events Schedule

IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference & Exhibition

Dates: March 17-19, 2026

Location: Galveston, Texas

This conference brings together energy professionals, environmental engineers, operator companies, contractor firms, and service companies to address challenges and deliver improved performance in the drilling industry.

Port of the Future ’26

Dates: March 24-25, 2026

Location: Hilton University of Houston, Texas

The 2026 Port of the Future Conference brings together the leaders of more than 60 seaports from the United States and Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Central and South America to Houston, offering their accumulated knowledge and experiences to address the port and maritime industries’ most pressing challenges, formulate viable solutions, highlight innovations, and identify best practices.

Egypt Energy Show 2026

Dates: March 30-April 1, 2026

Location: Egypt International Exhibition Center

Anticipating participation from over 50,000 attendees and 2,200 delegates spanning the entire energy supply and value chains, EGYPES 2026 will engage in discussions concerning global energy dynamics, strategic collaborations, energy trends and regional progress, plus collective actions towards energy transformation.

Undersea Defence Technology

Dates: April 14-16, 2026

Location: ExCel London, UK

Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) is a multi-faceted exhibition and conference that brings together key stakeholders from across Europe and beyond, reflecting the international interest and investment in undersea security and defensive solutions to enable the community’s desire for continuous learning and development.

Sea-Air-Space

Dates: April 19-22, 2026

Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Maryland

Powered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain.

WindEurope 2026

Dates: April 21-23, 2026

Location: IFEMA Madrid, Spain

WindEurope 2026 is Europe's premier wind energy event, focusing on accelerating the expansion of both onshore and offshore wind technology. It will bring together 15,000+ industry experts, 500+ exhibitors, and 400+ speakers to discuss enhancing, automating, and scaling up the renewable energy sector.

Offshore Technology Conference 2026

Dates: May 4-7, 2026

Location: NRG Park, Texas

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is a leading annual event for energy professionals to exchange ideas, showcase technology, and advance scientific knowledge for offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy resources.

WEDA 2026 Dredging Summit & Expo

Dates: July 20-23, 2026

Location: Hotel Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec

The 2026 Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Dredging Summit & Expo will focus on the advancement of the dredging profession, maritime construction, and environmental engineering. This event features technical sessions, an exhibition, and networking opportunities for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers.

Offshore North Sea 2026

Dates: August 24-27, 2026

Location: Stavanger, Norway

Offshore North Sea is a premier biennial, international energy event focused on oil, gas, and renewable energy. The event covers conventional energy (oil and gas) alongside renewable technologies like offshore wind, carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, and battery solutions.

OCEANS 2026 Monterey

Dates: September 21-24, 2026

Location: Monterey Conference Center, California

The OCEANS 2026 Monterey conference is for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource – our OCEANS.

ADIPEC Exhibition & Conference 2026

Dates: November 2-5, 2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ADIPEC 2026 will examine how the global energy system is adapting to an era of energy addition. Through its conferences and exhibition, ADIPEC advances practical cross-sector solutions that strengthen resilience, scale investment, modernize infrastructure and drive long-term stability and progress.

Underwater Intervention 2026

Dates: December 2-4, 2026

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Underwater Intervention is hosted in collaboration with the Association of Diving Contractors International and the ROV Committee of the Marine Technology Society and alongside the International WorkBoat Show.

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