SPE and IADC are pleased to announce the IADC/SPE Managed Pressure Drilling & Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition. Technologies designed to control annular pressure during drilling, inclusive of Underbalanced Drilling, Managed Pressure Drilling and Dual Gradient Drilling are being used in many forms around the world. UBD continues to maximize reservoir performance, while MPD techniques spanning onshore performance drilling and offshore deep and shallow water prospects serve to enhance drilling safety and minimize NPT. Once considered a futuristic technology, DGD is now a reality with numerous wells drilled, and many exciting prospects on the horizon. New applications of these drilling practices take place every year, and their frequency continues to grow. This conference is a world recognized forum to help the energy industry better understand the technology and the effective, safe utilization of the various applications of UBD, MPD and DGD.
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Venue & Hotel
Westin Galleria Dallas
Address 13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240
Phone +1 972 934 9494
Negotiated Room Rate $249
Single/Double Occupancy
*Discounted room block rate expires on Friday, 3 September 2027. Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel prior to cut-off date.
Registration Information
Registration fee: IADC Member $750 Non-member $937
NOTE: IADC has updated our wire account. If sending payment via wire, please ensure you use the account listed on the above registration form.
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 and SPE are pleased to issue a Call for Abstracts for the 2027 IADC/SPE Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition. Authors are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the conference. Presentations on the following topics are envisioned:
- Standards, Regulatory Aspects, Planning & Well Design
Industry standards, regulatory developments, and engineering practices that influence MPD planning, well design, and operations. - MPD in Alternative Energies: Geothermal, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen Storage
Applications of MPD in geothermal, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen storage, and other emerging or alternative energy developments. - Well Control, HSE & Risk Assessment in MPD/UBO
Well control philosophy, hazard identification, operational risk management, incident prevention, HSE improvements, and lessons from MPD/UBO operations. - Technology & Innovation
New technologies, software, control strategies, algorithms, workflows, and other technical developments that advance MPD/UBO capabilities. - Equipment, Reliability & Lifecycle Management
Equipment and system design, reliability, maintenance, inspection, qualification, lifecycle management, and hardware or software improvements. - Case Studies, Lessons Learned & Implementation Challenges
Field experiences demonstrating practical applications, measurable outcomes, implementation challenges, lessons learned, and improvements that can be applied to future operations. - Human Factors, Training & Competence
Personnel competency, training, procedures, decision-making, organizational learning, crew interaction, and human-performance considerations. - Novel & Emerging Applications of MPD
New or evolving operational applications of MPD, unique deployment methods, unconventional operating environments, or other developing MPD techniques. - Rig Integration, Automation & Operational Interfaces
Integration of MPD with rig systems and automated drilling systems, data and controls interoperability, and the roles and interfaces between operators, drilling contractors, MPD providers, and equipment suppliers.
The 2027 IADC/SPE Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition offers prospective authors the choice of submitting a complete technical paper that will be included in the online library OnePetro, as well as in the conference’s web-based proceedings, or of making a presentation with no formal paper required. Please indicate one of these options when submitting an abstract. For consideration, an abstract for each proposed paper must be submitted to IADC no later than Friday, 12 February 2027. Authors will be notified by 13 March 2027.
Conference Program Committee
- Adam Keith, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company
- Ali Yousefi Sadat, Opla Energy
- André Fernandes, Petrobras
- Aqeel Shakhouri, Saudi Aramco
- Billy Walker, NOV
- Greg Myers, HMH
- Guilherme Vanni, Petrobras
- Hari Hariharan, Shell
- Helio Santos, SafeKick
- Ian Barker, Noble
- Inam Haq, bp
- Jon Thain, Transocean
- Leiro Medina, Beyond Energy Services & Technology
- Martin Culen, Kelda Dynamics
- Martyn Parker, Pruitt Tool and Supply
- Matt Kvalo, Stasis Drilling Solutions
- Nick Ward, Stena Drilling
- Oscar Gabaldon, Blade Energy Partners
- Rudy Flores, Enhanced Drilling
- Sherif Emam, Weatherford
- Santiago Callerio, UT
- Tamela Claborn, SPE
- Leesa Teel, IADC
Exhibition Information
Cost for each 10′ x 10′ space is $2,250. IADC membership required, details at https://iadc.org/membership.
Each 10′ x 10′ space will be set with a 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.
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Exhibitors can set-up after 3 pm on Monday, 8 September. All spaces must be completely set up by 6:30 am on Tuesday, 9 September.
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You may tear down your space after the last break concludes at TBD on Wednesday, 10 September.
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The exhibitor space is a 10′ x 10′ area. It will be set with a table and two chairs with access to electricity. Please do not exceed 10′ across, as the space in the exhibition area will be limited.
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Wall space for signs/banners will not be available. All signs/banners must be free standing.
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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 $375.
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
Exhibitors
Sponsorship Information
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.
Diamond
$25,000
(10 Comps*)
Platinum
$15,000
(5 Comps*)
Gold
$10,000
(3 Comps*)
Silver
$5,000
(1 Comp*)
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AVAILABLE
See Below
Event
Reception $6,500
(2 Comps*)
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Luncheon $6,500
(2 Comps*)
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Audio/Visuals $5,000
(1 Comp*)
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Coffee Breaks $5,000
(1 Comp*)
*Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations.
Interested? Contact lori.gagula@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945
