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Five Best Conferences to Attend in the Oil Industry
FieldEquip
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
This year there are hundreds of small and large oil conferences all over the world. With the year getting through its second quarter, we’re looking at the best options you have for getting out there and networking in your industry. Here are five conferences worth attending, updated with current dates and details.
Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference
Dates: May 2027, Location: Houston, Texas
Esri's GIS conference for the energy sector brings together professionals who use GIS for mapping, asset data and planning across oil and gas operations. Attendees get exposure to GIS best practices, industry trends and networking with peers who face similar data challenges. Event details
SPE Permian Basin Energy Conference (PBEC)
Dates: September 22–24, 2026, Location: Bush Convention Center, Midland, Texas
The SPE Permian Basin Energy Conference focuses on the Delaware and Midland sub-basins, with technical sessions, panel discussions and case studies covering unconventional resource development, production optimization and environmental sustainability. It is a key regional event for companies working in drilling, completions and production in the Permian. Event details
FieldEquip is attending PBEC 2026 as a Silver Sponsor. The team is demonstrating its platform for oilfield operations across field service management, equipment rental management and oilfield logistics, with a focus on service companies in the Delaware and Midland Basins looking to streamline dispatch, work orders and asset tracking. FieldEquip at PBEC 2026
SUPER DUG Conference & Expo
Dates: September 15–17, 2026, Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas
Hart Energy's SUPER DUG is part of the DUG conference series focused on unconventional resources. The 2026 agenda covered commodity prices and economics, geopolitics and energy security, power and infrastructure, production and basin outlooks, technology and operational efficiency, and M&A and capital strategy. Event details
FieldEquip attended SUPER DUG 2026, with team members on the floor meeting oilfield service, equipment rental and logistics professionals. Conversations centered on field service management from dispatch through billing, equipment rental and asset tracking, oilfield load coordination, and field data capture with ERP integration. FieldEquip at SUPER DUG
Data Driven Oil & Gas USA
Dates: June 25–26, 2027, Location: Houston, Texas
Organized by Reuters Events, Data Driven Oil & Gas USA focuses on upstream digitalization, including data quality, AI adoption, operational efficiency and digital transformation. It is aimed at senior data, digital and IT leaders from energy companies. Event details
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
Dates: May 3–5, 2027, Location: Houston, Texas
OTC is organized by a nonprofit focused on the offshore energy industry and combines a technical program with an exhibition. It brings together engineers, service companies, and technology providers working on offshore development. Event details
Conference comparison at a glance
| Conference | Dates | Location | Focus | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference | May 2027 | Houston, TX | GIS in the energy sector | GIS, mapping and asset data teams |
| SPE Permian Basin Energy Conference | Sept 22–24, 2026 | Midland, TX | Permian development, production optimization | Service companies and engineers working the Delaware and Midland Basins |
| SUPER DUG Conference & Expo | Sept 15–17, 2026 (held) | Houston, TX | Markets, basin outlooks, technology and operational efficiency | Executives, business development and oilfield service teams |
| Data Driven Oil & Gas USA | June 25–26, 2027 | Houston, TX | Upstream data, AI and digital transformation | Data, digital and IT leaders |
| Offshore Technology Conference | May 3–5, 2027 | Houston, TX | Offshore energy technology | Offshore engineers, service companies and technology providers |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your role. SUPER DUG suits executives and oilfield service teams interested in markets and operations, SPE PBEC suits companies working in the Permian, OTC suits the offshore sector, and Data Driven Oil & Gas USA suits data and digital leaders.
SUPER DUG, the Offshore Technology Conference, the Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference and Data Driven Oil & Gas USA are all held in Houston.
PBEC 2026 takes place September 22–24, 2026, at the Bush Convention Center in Midland, Texas. FieldEquip is attending as a Silver Sponsor.
SUPER DUG 2026 was held September 15–17, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
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