Offshore Technology Conference 2027 will bring offshore energy professionals to Houston, Texas, for three days of technical insight, industry discussion, and technology showcases. The event is rooted in offshore oil and gas and also covers emerging offshore energy areas including offshore wind, carbon management, hydrogen, digital technology, and marine resources.
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The conference is designed for professionals involved in offshore development, from those optimizing existing assets to teams planning new projects or exploring emerging opportunities. Its program connects technical knowledge with practical offshore applications, with content spanning the full lifecycle of offshore projects from exploration through to decommissioning.
OTC 2027 will also be co-located with the Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, bringing two major energy technology events together in one location. This will expand opportunities for attendees and exhibitors to connect across offshore and unconventional resource development.
When is Offshore Technology Conference 2027?
Offshore Technology Conference 2027 will take place from May 3–5, 2027.
Themes
OTC 2027 will cover the full offshore energy landscape, including offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, hydrogen, CCUS, digital transformation, marine resources, and new technologies supporting safe and responsible offshore development.
The event will also focus on operational efficiency, safety, performance, project development, asset optimization, emerging energy opportunities, and the use of advanced materials, robotics, and digital systems in offshore environments.
What’s On?
Attendees can expect a program of 50 technical sessions and more than 360 technical presentations, with content covering the full chain of offshore project activity. The technical program will include peer-reviewed presentations curated by experts from OTC’s academic, scientific, and professional organizations.
The event will feature an exhibit floor of more than 166,000 square feet, showcasing technologies, proven solutions, emerging startups, sustainability-focused innovations, digital integrations, and equipment from global exhibitors.
OTC 2027 is expected to bring together around 25,000 energy professionals, creating opportunities for attendees to meet operators, contractors, technology providers, engineers, researchers, executives, project managers, consultants, students, and business development professionals from across the offshore energy sector.
Technical Program
The technical program will cover offshore project activity from the wellbore to topsides and other areas across the offshore energy landscape. Sessions will provide insight into field-tested approaches, technical developments, and practical solutions used by professionals working across offshore operations and development.
Exhibition
The exhibition will include technologies designed to improve efficiency, safety, and performance in offshore energy. Areas represented will include advanced materials, robotics, digital systems, sustainability-focused solutions, and technologies supporting offshore operations.
Networking
The event will provide opportunities to connect with offshore energy professionals from around the world. Attendees will be able to meet peers, industry leaders, decision-makers, technical specialists, exhibitors, and professionals working across oil and gas, offshore wind, hydrogen, CCUS, digital technology, and marine resources.
Speakers
OTC 2027 will feature senior executives, technical experts, and industry leaders from across the offshore energy sector. Sessions will include insight from professionals working in offshore oil and gas, wind, hydrogen, CCUS, digital transformation, and related offshore technologies.
Travel and Accommodation
Attendees can use OTC travel and housing resources to plan their visit, including information on official OTC hotels, routes to Reliant Park, and activities in Houston.
Suggested local attractions mentioned for visitors include the Houston Museum District, Space Center Houston, Buffalo Bayou Park, The Galleria, Houston Zoo, Houston Arboretum, major sports games, and restaurants serving global cuisine.
Directions to Reliant Park
From the north or Bush Intercontinental Airport, attendees can take Highway 59 south to Highway 288 south, then exit at Old Spanish Trail or Holly Hall and turn right. Those taking Old Spanish Trail can turn left on Fannin or Kirby.
From the south or Hobby Airport, attendees can take I-45 north to 610 west, then take the Kirby exit and turn right.
From the east, attendees can take I-10 west to 610 south, then take the Kirby exit and turn right.
From the west, attendees can take I-10 east to 610 south, then take the South Main exit and turn left before turning right on Westridge or Murworth.
Where is Offshore Technology Conference 2027?
Reliant Park
Houston
Texas
United States
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