OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) 2027, a premier global event for offshore energy professionals, is scheduled to take place in Houston from May 3–5, 2027.
📅 Event Schedule & Venue
The event will be held at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park) in Houston, Texas. The conference brings together the offshore oil and gas sector alongside emerging energy solutions like offshore wind, hydrogen, and CCUS.
🔗 Co-Location with URTeC
For 2027, OTC will be co-located with the Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC). This brings together two major energy technology events in one location, expanding opportunities for attendees and exhibitors to connect across offshore and unconventional resource development.
📝 What to Expect
Based on OTC 2026, which drew 30,000 energy professionals with over 160,000 sq ft of exhibit space and 360+ technical presentations, here are key features for 2027:
- Technical Program: Over 50 sessions with 360+ presentations covering the full offshore energy spectrum, from drilling and production to renewables, AI, and digitalization.
- Exhibition: The industry’s largest equipment exhibition, where exhibitors showcase solutions across the full offshore lifecycle.
- Networking: Opportunities to connect with a multidisciplinary global audience of engineers, executives, decision-makers, and innovators.
- Awards: The prestigious Distinguished Achievement Awards and Spotlight on New Technology® Awards recognize industry leaders and innovators. Nominations for the 2027 awards are due September 15, 2026.
💡 Call for Papers
The call for paper proposals for OTC 2027 is open. Authors of accepted abstracts present their work to a global audience, with papers published in the OnePetro® online library. The submission deadline is September 8, 2026.