IADC DEC Tech Forum - “The Best of 2026: Firsts, Feats and Facts”

Meeting & Venue Details

All times listed are central (08:30 Houston / 14:30 UK / 17:30 Dubai).

Start DateNovember 10, 2026Start Time11:30 am
End DateNovember 10, 2026End Time4:30 pm
AddressThe Cannon at West Houston, 1334 Brittmoore Rd Suite 150, Houston, TX 77043
Hybrid Event
The event will be both in-person and virtual/online. For the in-person attendees, a networking lunch will be held 11:30am-12:30pm. The forum, including the Zoom meeting, will begin at 12:30pm.
In-Person Registration

The zoom invitation will be emailed the day before the meeting to those who have registered. Note: Email containing the Zoom info may be filtered into spam, so please check there if you haven’t received the email. If you have not received your Zoom link by 3:00pm CDT on the 9th, please email committee.support@iadc.org for assistance.

Virtual Registration
Thanks to our host: Corva
The Cannon at West Houston

Abstracts invited for IADC DEC Q4 Tech Forum: “The Best of 2026: Firsts, Feats and Facts”

The IADC Drilling Engineers Committee (DEC) will hold its Q4 Technology Forum on Tuesday 10 November as we celebrate the best drilling achievements of 2026! We’re calling for abstract submissions that fit the summary as described below.

The event will kick off at 11:30am with a networking lunch, hosted by Corva at 1334 Brittmoore Rd Ste 150, Houston, TX 77043. The forum will run in the same venue from 12:30-4:30pm. A virtual/online option will be offered. Please register if you plan to attend.

Thanks to Corva for hosting!

Summary:

The oil and gas industry has long been a driving force of technological innovation, tackling some of the most complex and demanding drilling challenges found anywhere in the world. For decades, engineers and technical specialists have developed groundbreaking tools, techniques, and workflows that have enabled the industry to overcome critical obstacles and continuously improve performance.

Innovation remains at the heart of our industry. As we strive to drill safer, faster and more productive wells, new technologies and operational practices continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. The year 2026 is no exception, and we invite you to share the achievements that have redefined performance, set new benchmarks and delivered industry firsts.

Tell us about the challenges you overcame, the technologies and practices you deployed, the records you broke and the results you achieved. Highlight the lessons learned and the insights gained so that others can benefit from your experience. Join us in celebrating the best of 2026: the firsts, the feats and the facts that are shaping the future of drilling.

Submission deadline is 28 September.

Click here to submit an abstract
For more information, contact Linda Hsieh, linda.hsieh@iadc.org, +1-713-292-1945, ext 219.

IADC Drilling Engineers Committee Mission

The Drilling Engineers Committee was formed to advance new technology related to drilling wells.

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