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IADC’s HSE&T Conference & Exhibition will provide a forum to learn, exchange and develop progressive Health, Safety, Environmental and Training best practices to drive the upstream energy industry forward.  The focus will be on understanding and delivering optimal human and organizational HSE&T performance.

StartFebruary 19, 2025EndFebruary 20, 2025
CityHouston
CountryUnited States
Norris Conference Center - CityCentre

2024 Event Demographics

Registrants by Job Title

  • Management
  • Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
  • Library/Miscellaneous
  • Training/Education
  • Company Owner/Corporate Officer
  • Complimentary
  • Drilling and/or Completion Operations
  • Drilling Engineer
173

Conference Attendees

15

Exhibiting Companies

Registrants by Company Type

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

Registrants by Location

  • Registrants

2023 Event Demographics

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
259

Conference Attendees

20

Exhibiting Companies

Registrants by Company Type

  • Equipment Manufacturer
  • Independent Oil Producer
  • Land Drilling Contractor
  • Land/Offshore Drilling Contractor
  • Land/Offshore Well Servicing Contractor
  • Major Oil Producer
  • Training
  • Offshore Drilling Contractor
  • Oilfield Service/Consultant
  • Government
  • Land Well Servicing Contractor

Registrants by Location

  • Registrants
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Venue

Norris Conference Center – CityCentre

816 Town and Country Blvd., Ste. 210
Houston, Texas 77024
Phone +1.713.590.0950

The venue is located between The Moran and Sonesta Simply Suites in CityCentre.
There is no negotiated hotel room block associated with this meeting.

Registration Information

  • Registration fee: IADC Member: $600, Non-Member: $735
  • Employees of federal regulatory agencies may be eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration.
  • Speakers and sponsors 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.

Need Help? registration@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945

Call for Abstracts

IADC’s HSE&T Conference & Exhibition will provide a forum to learn, exchange and develop progressive Health, Safety, Environmental and Training best practices to drive the upstream energy industry forward. The focus will be on understanding and delivering optimal human and organizational HSE&T performance.

Topics envisioned for this conference include the following:

Occupational Health & Safety:

  • Fatigue Management/ Fitness for Duty
  • Health Risk Management & Performance
  • Workplace Wellness Programs
  • Psychosocial Risk Management
  • Advances in Behavioral Based Safety
  • Smarter Tools and Processes
  • Emerging Technologies

Industrial Hygiene:

  • Advances in Industrial Hygiene
  • Sustainability and Industrial Hygiene – A Smarter Way to Make the Workplace Healthier
  • Industrial Hygiene Risk Management

Human & Organizational Performance (HOP):

  • Studying Successful Work – Learning Teams
  • Operational Learning
  • Garnering Leader Interest & Commitment
  • How Do We Effectively Measure HOP?

Major Accident Hazard Management:

  • Barrier Management
  • Threat Response Readiness – Preventing Well Control Incidents
  • Technology and Innovation

Culture & Leadership:

  • Engaging Management in HSE Leadership
  • Achieving Human Performance through Standardization
  • Learning from Other Industries
  • Developing a Sustainable Culture in Uncertain Times

Environmental/Sustainability:

  • Emissions Reduction
  • Energy Transition and Greenhouse Gas Management
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Emerging Technologies

Training & Competency:

  • Training Advancements and Technology
  • E-Learning: Does it Work?
  • Virtual Reality Training & Simulators

HSE Performance Metrics:

  • Looking Beyond Recordables
  • SIF Prevention
  • Driving Organizational Behavior through Leading Indicators

Human Resources:

  • Hiring and Retention
  • Mentorship or Internship Programs
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Competency and Assurance Programs

Authors are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the conference. For consideration, an abstract for each proposed presentation must be submitted to IADC no later than Thursday, 1 August 2024. Abstract authors selected will receive confirmation and guidelines by Monday, 9 September 2024.

Please note that formal papers are encouraged but are NOT required for this conference. Authors of selected presentations may be asked to participate in panel discussions. Prior to submission, management clearance must be obtained. Any issues concerning clearance should be outlined when the abstract is submitted.

Program Committee

  • Cody Ashley, Latshaw Drilling
  • Dave Massey, The REACH Group
  • James Penny, Transocean
  • James Taylor, Noble
  • Jeff Conaway, Seadrill
  • Lamberto Nonno, Baker Hughes
  • Micah Backlund, Helmerich & Payne
  • Mike Truitt, Independence Contract Drilling
  • Nicolas Le Gouhinec, Valaris
  • Paul Finnie, Diamond Offshore
  • Richard Grayson, Nabors Corporate Services
  • Ryan Smallwood, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company
  • Brooke Polk, IADC
  • Thad Dunham, IADC

Conference Exhibitions

Cost for the 10′ x 10′ space is $2,000. IADC membership required, details at https://iadc.org/membership.

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 pm on Monday, 18 February. All booths must be completely set up by 6:30 am on Tuesday, 19 February.

  • You may tear down your booth space after the last break concludes on Wednesday, 20 February. *Please note there will not be a coffee break on the afternoon of Wednesday, 20 February.

  • 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 $300.

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 lori.gagula@iadc.org / +1 713.292.1945

Sponsorship

There are five 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. IADC membership required to be eligible.

*Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations.
Interested? Contact lori.gagula@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945

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