Welcome

The IADC Advanced Rig Technology (ART) Conference & Exhibition serves as a leading forum to explore the state of the art in rig technology, downhole operations, and integrating the two seamlessly with minimal human intervention. The event will also review activities of the IADC ART Committee, which has steadily advanced drilling technology, by exploring future technology, drilling control systems, automation, questions of reliability and more. The committee has developed operational guidelines, assessed pros and cons of advanced drilling technology, developed new definitions and more.

StartAugust 27, 2024EndAugust 28, 2024
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2022 Event Demographics  *this event rotates between the US and Europe

Registrants by Job Title

  • Management
  • Press
  • Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
  • Library/Miscellaneous
  • Training/Education
  • Company Owner/Corporate Officer
  • Completion Engineer
  • Drilling and/or Completion Operations
  • Drilling Engineer
  • Drilling & Completion Engineer
194

Attendees

6

Exhibitors

Registrants by Company Type

  • Equipment Manufacturer
  • Independent Oil Producer
  • Land Drilling Contractor
  • Land/Offshore Drilling Contractor
  • Major Oil Producer
  • Training
  • Offshore Drilling Contractor
  • Oilfield Service/Consultant
  • National Oil Company

Registrants by Location

  • Registrants
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Venue & Hotel

Hyatt Regency Austin

Address 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704
Phone +1.512.477.1234

Negotiated Room Rate $259 (plus taxes/fees)
Single/Double Occupancy

NOTE: Rates available until 5 August 2024. Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel. Please be sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate.

Warning!
Please note that there are several 3rd party companies actively approaching conference delegates and exhibitors by phone and email trying to sell hotel rooms at the contracted hotel for a cheaper rate than the published rate on this conference website. Please note that these companies do not represent IADC or the hotel, nor has IADC or the hotel authorized them to use their names or trademarks on information they send out to exhibitors and delegates.

To avoid being a victim of fraud, please do not give out your credit card details to any other party and be sure to make your hotel reservations exclusively through the contracted hotel.

Registration Information

Registration Fee:  IADC Member $625,   Non-Member $780

  • Employees of federal regulatory agencies may be eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration.
  • Speakers, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible for online registration.
    (Complete the Conference Registration Form PDF above)
  • In order to receive a letter of invitation, IADC requires payment via Wire Transfer. The wire transfer information is included on the registration form. (Complete the Conference Registration Form PDF above)
  • IADC offers discounted registration to full time students not currently employed in industry.  Please contact registration@iadc.org for further information.
  • No refunds will be made for cancellations 30 days prior to the conference date.

Press Policy

Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor, writer, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event.

No unauthorized photos, videos or recording allowed.
Recording in any form (audio, video, still photography, etc.) of presentations and/or speakers during sessions, poster presentations, workshops, etc., without the express written consent of IADC and the party to be recorded is strictly prohibited.  *Those who do not comply with the Recording Equipment/Photo policy may be asked to leave the premises and barred from receiving complimentary press registration for future IADC events.

Press registration must be received 1 week prior to the event to ensure entrance.  Members of the press will be identified with a green press ribbon attached to their name badge.

Email registration@iadc.org to receive the Press registration form. Submission of the form designates compliance with this policy.

Need Help? registration@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945

“Advancing drilling performance and safety through highlighting emerging technologies and operating procedures leveraging digital and automation solutions.”

The call for abstracts expired on 16 February. Authors of abstracts selected will receive confirmation and guidelines by 12 April 2024.

Program Committee

  • Andy Westlake, Seadrill
  • Blaine Dow, SLB
  • Dimitrios Pirovolou, Weatherford
  • Greg Myers, HMH
  • Guido van den Bos, NOV
  • Jarrod Chapman, Ensign Energy Services
  • Jürgen Binder, Herrenknecht Vertical
  • Keith Ross, Halliburton
  • Robert van Kuilenburg, Noble Drilling
  • Rodrigo Rendon, KCA Deutag
  • Salaheldin Elkatatny, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
  • Sarah Kern, Helmerich & Payne
  • Scott Boone, Nabors Drilling
  • Trent Martin, Transocean
  • Linda Hsieh, IADC

Exhibition Information

Cost for the 10′ x 10′ space is $2,250. IADC membership required.

The space will be set with a skirted table, two chairs and access to electricity. With the space, you receive one complimentary conference registration and up to two additional registrations at half price. No refunds for cancellations will be issued.

  • Exhibitors can set-up after 3:00 pm on Monday, 26 August. All booths must be completely set up by 6:30 am on Tuesday, 27 August.

  • You may tear down your booth space after the last break concludes on Wednesday, 28 August.

  • The exhibitor space is a 10′ x 10′ area. It will be set with a 6′ skirted table and two chairs with access to electricity. Please do not exceed 10′ across, as the space in the exhibition area will be limited.

  • Wall space for signs/banners will not be available. All signs/banners must be affixed to the table or free standing.

  • All personnel working the exhibition must be registered. With your space, you will receive one complimentary registration and up to two additional registrations for half price or $312.50.

  • Exhibitor Showcase: Exhibitor companies will have the opportunity to give a 1-2 minute pitch during the general session to feature their business/products and encourage attendee traffic to their booth.

Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events.

Exhibition space is sold on a first come, first served basis! Please complete and return the Letter of Agreement below to reserve your space.
Interested? Contact stephanie.carling@iadc.org / +1 713.292.1945

Sponsorship Information

There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors, Platinum Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before, during and after the conference.  Note: no refunds for cancellations of sponsorships will be issued.

*Comps refer to number of complimentary registration
Interested? Contact stephanie.carling@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945

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