Welcome
The IADC Well Control Conference of the Americas & Exhibition will seek to examine the innovations that are shaping the future of well control, from technology to personnel competencies. This event will focus on timely technical presentations highlighting recent developments and innovations in technology, techniques, training, management systems, and a wide variety of other topics that affect well control.
2023 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
Conference Attendees
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
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Venue & Hotel
The Ritz Carlton
Address 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone +1.504.524.1331
Negotiated Room Rate $189 (plus taxes/fees)
Single/Double Occupancy
*Discounted room block rate expires on Monday, 28 July 2025. Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel prior to cut-off date.
Venue Details
Registration Information
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 is pleased to issue a Call for Abstracts for the 2025 IADC Well Control Conference of the Americas & Exhibition. Authors are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the conference. Presentations on the following topics are welcomed:
- Case Histories
- New or Emerging Technologies
- Training and Competency
- Well Integrity
- Automated or Remote Well Control
- Wellbore “Breathing” / “Ballooning”
- MPD – Conventional Well Control Crossover
- MGS Design or Practices
- Regulatory Issues
- Underbalanced Operations and Managed Pressure Drilling
- Capping and Containment
- Well Control in Unconventional or CCS Wells
- Well Intervention, Abandonment, or Decommissioning
For consideration, an abstract for each proposed paper must be submitted to IADC no later than Friday, 7 February 2025. Authors of papers selected will receive confirmation and guidelines by Friday, 21 March 2025. Please note that formal papers are encouraged, but are not required for this conference.
Conference Program Committee
- Chris McGehee, Noble
- Diana Khatun, IOGP
- Helio Santos, Safekick
- James Young, Seadrill
- Michael Fitzsimmons, Chevron
- Richard Grayson, Nabors Industries
- Santo Endieveri, Transocean
- Jim Rocco, IADC
Exhibition Information
Cost for the 10′ x 10′ space is $2,250. 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.
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Exhibitors can set-up after 3:00 pm on Monday, 18 August. All booths must be completely set up by 6:30 am on Tuesday, 19 August.
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You may tear down your booth space after the last break concludes on Wednesday, 20 August.
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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.
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Wall space for signs/banners will not be available. All signs/banners must be affixed to the table or 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 $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 lori.gagula@iadc.org / +1 713.292.1945
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*)
Event
AVAILABLE
See Below
Event
Reception $6,500
(2 Comps*)
Event
Luncheon $6,500
(2 Comps*)
Event
Audio/Visuals $5,000
(1 Comp*)
Event
Coffee Breaks $5,000
(1 Comp*)
