Offshore Technology Conference 2021
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. Celebrating 50 years since 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park) in Houston. OTC has expanded technically and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil, and OTC Asia. OTC is sponsored by 13 industry organizations and societies, who work cooperatively to develop the technical program. OTC also has endorsing and supporting organizations. The OTC Board of Directors has chosen to postpone the 2021 event to 16–19 August due to the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19 and out of the greatest care for the health and safety of our partners, attendees, exhibitors, staff, and community.
Top Reasons to Attend OTC
Quality: 350+ peer-selected technical presentations, leveraging 13 societies’ collective knowledge and covering topics from the wellbore to topsides and everything in between.
- Value: 500,000+ sq. ft. of exhibit space with ground-breaking innovations and 2,000+ leading providers of products and services in one place, at one time.
- Networking: 60,000+ energy professionals from 100+ countries are there.
- Always Something New: Connect with global C-suite leaders and 100+ speakers to discover what innovations we can expect over the next 50 years.
- Media Exposure: 300+ journalists from around the world attend OTC.
- Investing Back in the Industry: OTC’s sponsoring organizations use revenue to provide many other important programs for its members, such as training and technical journals.
- In the World’s Energy Capital: Combine OTC with client meetings, business proposals, and company training.
- Convenience: 174 nonstop flights, world-class venues and hotels, and nearby public transportation.
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is committed to the safety and well-being of all attendees, exhibitors, and staff. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, OTC is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment in compliance and following the guidance from federal, state, and local governmental agencies and health authorities.
The safety precautions outlined below are subject to change in order to comply with applicable laws.
- Social distancing
- Daily health and temperature screening
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection
- Face coverings
- Capacity limitations in and around NRG Center
- Protective measures (e.g. hand sanitizing stations, touchless payment options)
- Enhanced communication of health and safety measures
- Training for all staff of the COVID-19 Rules
- Relevant federal, state, and local regulatory agency policies and orders related to events, gatherings and travel, including those as issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Harris County Public Health, the Houston Health Department and NRG Park protocols
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The OTC Energy Challenge is a high school competition where teams work to solve a real-world energy challenge. All competing teams submitted a video and e-poster presentation to compete for a scholarship prize. Each team was supported by their teacher, or “coach” and assigned an industry mentor(s). Through this event, OTC and its sponsorship partners intend to: challenge and inspire students by asking them to solve real-world energy challenges; discover new technologies and innovations from the next generation of engineers and scientists; inform students of the wide range of STEM opportunities in the energy industry; and learn more about what drives and motivates young STEM students.
OTC is a not-for-profit organization, owned by 13 industry societies. As such, our mission is different from other global events because proceeds are reinvested back into the oil and gas industry through these 13 societies. Members and other industry professionals benefit from enhanced technical and professional competence because of the societies` investments.
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Interested in exhibiting at OTC? RESERVE your exhibit space today!
- Value – We purposely price our exhibit floor space lower than other events - in some cases by 50%
- Cost Savings – The cost of exhibit space includes drayage. Freight from the truck/dock to your booth is complimentary. (some exclusions apply).
- Global Attendance – OTC draws attendance from all over the world. NOCs view OTC as ‘the must-attend conference each year’.
- Customer Service – Exhibitors describe OTC as the industry standard for international shows, due to our communication, organization, and customer service.
- Exhibitor Roundtable – Held several months before OTC, this event provides training and vendor presentations to help exhibitors become more profitable with their exhibiting programs.
- 21 OTC is a hybrid event and will offer both virtual and in person exhibit space.
- If you were assigned to a booth space for OTC 2020 and opted to defer your payment to OTC 2021, you will be required to complete a new contract for 2021.
- Floorplan is Subject to Change.
- To view health and safety information click here.
To apply for IN PERSON booth space at 2021 OTC, please take the following steps:
- If you have not yet registered, click here to obtain your password.
- To view the Floorplan click here. (subject to change)
- View Terms and Conditions.
- Log-In to submit a contract.
To apply for VIRTUAL booth space at 2021 OTC, please take the following steps:
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