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Join the IADC Geothermal Drilling Conference & Exhibition to be at the forefront of the future of energy. This conference will focus on Geothermal Upstream, which includes subsurface, drilling, production, completions, regulatory environment, and associated topics. As a participant, you will gain insights into relevant business and ownership models, contracting and procurement strategies, and supply chains.

The conference will showcase groundbreaking technologies with the potential to revolutionize the geothermal industry and the entire energy sector. IADC’s expertise in providing definitions and guidelines for the Petroleum Upstream ideally positions it to establish a vocabulary, terms, and standards within the geothermal industry.

Geothermal energy regulatory regimes are inconsistent, and immature compared to those of the oil and gas industry, which creates obstacles and extends the lead time for geothermal projects. The conference will analyze differences in regulatory regimes and provide valuable insights for businesses and regulators.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape a more reliable and clean future for the energy industry. Join the IADC Geothermal Drilling Conference & Exhibition to discuss the exciting developments happening in the upstream aspects of geothermal energy production and the issues to be addressed. Be a part of the transformation that the geothermal industry has the potential to bring to the entire energy sector.

StartOctober 12, 2027EndOctober 13, 2027
CitySalt Lake City
CountryUSA
Salt Lake City Marriott City Center

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2025 Event Demographics

Registrants by Job Title

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

Registrants by Company Type

  • Equipment Manufacturer
  • Independent Oil Producer
  • Land Drilling Contractor
  • Land/Offshore Drilling Contractor
  • Land/Offshore Well Servicing Contractor
  • National Oil Company
  • Oilfield Service/Consultant
  • Trade/Professional Association
  • Training

Registrants by Location

  • Registrants
253

Delegates

42

Speakers

12

Exhibitors

9

Sponsors

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Venue & Hotel

Salt Lake City Marriott City Center

Address 220 South State St, Salt Lake City, Utah
Phone +1.801.961.8700

Negotiated Room Rate $249 (plus taxes/fees)
Single/Double Occupancy

NOTE: Rates available until 29 September 2027. 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.

Venue Details

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220 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Registration will open after the conclusion of the IADC Geothermal Drilling 2026 Conference & Exhibition.  Please check back.

  • REGISTRATION FEE: IADC MEMBER: $625       NON-MEMBER: $780
  • Federal government employees may be eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration.
  • Speakers, sponsors and guests are not eligible for online registration. (Please contact registration@iadc.org to obtain the correct registration form)
  • 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.
  • In order to receive a letter of invitation, IADC requires a completed registration form and advance payment. Please contact registration@iadc.org.

Photographs/Filming at Conference:

While registering for an IADC event you consent to filming, photography and/or live streaming.

We understand that there are situations where you wish to participate in our activities but still want to avoid being in any pictures or videos. Our request to you is that you make your wishes known to our staff at the IADC registration desk upon entering.

Also, we will do our best to inform anyone entering our premises about best practices around taking pictures and videos, but we cannot be held responsible for third party photo/video processing done by other guests and customers.

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.

Need Help? registration@iadc.org / + 1.713.292.1945

Call for abstracts will be posted in late November.  Please check back.

Conference Program Committee

  • Bruce Gatherer, Iceland Drilling
  • Alexa Gonzalez Luis, Mazama Energy
  • Douglas Gourlay, H&P
  • Kevin Gray, Black Reiver Consulting
  • Alexander Heger, OMV
  • Mark Hodder, Eavor
  • Daria Ivakhnenko, Black Reiver Consulting
  • Andreas Karkossa, H&P
  • Richard Kucs, OMV
  • Alexander Nagelhout, Well Engineering Partners
  • Steve Nas, Apex Wells
  • Francisco Porturas, Archer Geo
  • Douglas Stephens, Ulterra
  • Michael Strauss, Ensign
  • Stuart Sutherland, Odfjell Technology
  • Oliver Tausch, Red Drilling
  • Shaun Toralde, Weatherford
  • Diana Tronco, Inco-Drilling
  • Alex Vetsak
  • Lars Nydahl Jorgensen, IADC

Exhibition Information

The IADC Geothermal Drilling Conference & Exhibition is the perfect opportunity for you to position yourself in front of the International Geothermal Drilling Industry.

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, 11 October. All booths must be completely set up by 6:30 am on Tuesday, 12 October.

  • You may tear down your booth space after the last break concludes on Wednesday, 13 October.

  • 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.

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

Exhibitors

  • IADC Bookstore

Sponsorship

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.

*Comps refer to number of complimentary registration
Note: no refunds for cancellations of sponsorships will be issued.
Interested? Contact stephanie.carling@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945

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