The Best Networking Events For Oil & Gas
Conferences and Conventions are essential to all companies regardless of industry because they benefit those who attend and exhibit. Most people attend for networking purposes, and others to scope competition and gain more insight of the industry. Conferences aid in expanding knowledge within your field through presentations and workshops, while supporting solutions to problems by connecting people with like minded individuals. These events are breeding grounds for new innovations and relationships.
When it comes to the Oil and Gas Industries, it can be overwhelming to narrow down which Conferences hold merit, and which ones are of little importance. These Top 3 Conventions hold the most promising outlooks for anyone within the Maritime Business, and those looking to catch their break in.
1. Workboat Show
Based yearly in New Orleans Louisiana, the International Work Boat Show attracts Exhibitors from all over the world and have them descend on the City of Jazz. This show has been quoted by attendees as “everyone in the marine industry is here”. Surrounded by like minded industry professionals, attendees and exhibiters learn about the latest trends, product demonstrations, host the most groundbreaking suppliers and promote networking on a different level. Mix in fantastic food and evening happy-hours and you have a top-level convention. Conference exhibitor have included Chevron, GE Power, Honeywell, NOV, Oil States Industries, Shell Marine, and Siemens to name a few. Typical More details for the International Workboat Show can be found here: https://www.workboatshow.com/.
2. Subsea Tieback
While the location of Subsea Tieback tends to jump from San Antonio to New Orleans, back to Galveston, one thing is for certain this Conference brings the big guys in. The scale of this conference, as well as the others, is much small compared to OTC but the benefits are greater. Rather being roped into the who’s who convention, and being lost in the never-ending rows of exhibitors, Subsea Tieback leads the platform for information exchange, networking opportunities and new business development in the Deepwater Subsea markets. Many companies choose to attend Subsea Tieback for its ability to provide key connections in the market. Exhibition sponsors have included Halliburton, Subsea 7, Baker Hughes, Fisher Offshore, and Tiger Offshore to name a few. More details for Subsea Tieback 2022 can be found here: https://www.subseatiebackforum.com/.
3. Deepwater Operations
Known as Deepwater Operations and now combined with the Topsides, Platforms & Hulls conference. These events have their own designated divisions in the O&G sectors. Topsides, Platforms & Hulls focus exactly on that, dedicated to the topside, platforms for both deep and shallow water development. Exhibitors can experience designs, engineering, construction, and installations. Now, the Deepwater Operations side of the conference focuses on addressing challenges within the Deepwater area our industry. Exhibition attendees include Oceaneering, Keystone Engineering, Baker Hughes, Mako Oilfield Services, and TSC Subsea to name a few. More details for Deepwater Operations can be found here: https://www.offshore-event.com/.
Lastly, an honorable mention for oil & gas Conventions could be the Offshore Technology Conference. With any conference or convention you decide to attend make sure to do your research to asses whether it would benefit you. It’s so important to seek comradery and gain more knowledge within the industry you’re in.
By Candace Reuter-Acord