OTC 50th

The first Offshore Technology Conference was held 19-21 May 1969 in Houston, Texas, and was successful beyond expectations with 2,797 registrants, 112 papers presented, and 368 exhibit spaces. OTC has been held in Houston each year since, with significant growth in size and worldwide participation.

At OTC 2018, we will begin our celebration of 50 years of OTC. This celebration, culminating in 2019, is a recognition of our deep commitment to the people and companies who have helped us to reach this milestone.

Opening Ceremony Commemorating 50th OTC

Hear keynote speeches by industry executives discussing the milestones of the last 50 years. They will be discussing the offshore technology evolution of the past 50 years, and what innovations we can expect for the next 50. The industry has accomplished a lot in the past 50 years, and we want to celebrate the success of those innovations.

Monday, 30 April | 0930–1100 - NRG Stadium

Speakers:

Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO, Total
Ryan Lance, Chairman and CEO, ConocoPhillips
Clay Williams, Chairman and CEO, National Oilwell Varco
Jeff Miller, President and CEO, Halliburton
Harry Brekelmans, Project and Technology Director, Royal Dutch Shell
Solange da Silva Guedes, Chief Exploration and Production Officer, Petrobras

50th OTC Legacy Luncheon

This luncheon will celebrate the success of OTC and pay homage to the volunteers and exhibitors who have given their time and hard work throughout the years to make OTC what it is today.

Monday, 30 April | 1215–1345 - NRG Center, Level 2, Room 300
USD 60 Ticketed Event

Chuck Richards, CA Richards & Assoc., Inc., OTC Board of Directors representing, Marine Technology Society
Susan Cunningham, Senior Advisor, Darcy Partners Past OTC Board of Directors Chairperson 2010 - 2011
Dennis Gregg, Past OTC Board of Directors Chairperson 1992 - 1993
Cindy Taylor, CEO and President Oil States

Official Ribbon Pulling Ceremony

Join OTC Board of Directors and guests outside the exhibit doors of Hall B in NRG Center for a ceremonial ribbon pulling signifying the doors opening to the exhibit hall, and leading the way to the next 50 years! Led from the Stadium to the Center by the St. Thomas Episcopal School Pipe Band.

Monday, 30 April | 1130 - NRG Center, Lobby, Hall B

Chairman’s Panel on Energy Transformation

Join the 2018 board chairman, Wafik Beydoun, as he hosts a powerhouse panel of cross-industry executives. Energy transformation and decarbonization are among the core challenges facing humanity. The objective of this panel is to have recognized cross-industry leaders (in oil and gas, automotive and renewable energy) share, among themselves and with the audience, their outlook and strategy regarding the transition from hydrocarbons to renewables.

Monday, 30 April | 1430–1700 - NRG Center, Level 2, Room 300
Limited seating available.

Speakers:

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi
Eldar Saetre, President and Chief Executive Officer Statoil
Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO, DNV GL
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO, Total
Moderator: Ernest Moniz, Former United States Secretary of Energy

50th OTC Celebration - Party on the Parkway

Celebrate OTC’s 50th edition with an evening of fun, music, and dancing. The musical entertainment provided by: Dysfunkshun Junkshun.

Monday, 30 April | 1730–2000 - OTC Parkway

Complimentary shuttle services to Hotels from NRG Park run until 1900. View shuttle routes and download the hotel list .

In 2018, we will recognize industry’s support in helping OTC forge what it is today: to successfully and resiliently share and promote offshore technological innovations, for the past half-century. We will pay tribute to the members of our sponsoring and supporting organizations for their diligent involvement and contribution to 50 years of OTC success. OTC intends to credit and commemorate what these first 50 years have brought to the industry, to the local and global community and to OTC, its speakers, contributors, attendees, and exhibitors that have made OTC what it is over the last 50 years.

The OTC Board of Directors would like to invite you to be a part of that recognition by sponsoring the 50th celebration. For more information, contact your OTC sales representative:

Jennifer Palladina
Sales Representative
Companies A-Fl
+1.713.457.6827

Jason Plotkin
Sales Representative
Companies Fm-O
+1.713.457.6877

Kirk Colligan
Sales Representative
Companies P-Z
+1.972.952.9516

OTC was founded in 1969. The 2018 event will kick-off a year-long celebration of OTC reaching 50 years. This celebration will culminate at OTC 2019.

OTC staff are looking for your stories and testimonials about the event. If you are an attendee, exhibitor, or sponsor who would like to participate, let us know a few details. Thank you in advance!

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