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SUMMARY:Register Now for the 21st Annual API Cybersecurity Conference for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry – Nov 10 – Nov 11, 2026 – Texas
DESCRIPTION:November 10–11, 2026\nWoodlands Waterway Marriott\nThe Woodlands, Texas\nProtecting Energy Through Cybersecurity\nJoin the 21st Annual API Cybersecurity Conference & Expo to explore the latest approaches to protecting the oil and natural gas industry from cyber threats, including cyber espionage and cyber warfare.\nUnder the theme “Cyber Continuity: Oil and Gas Resiliency in the Digital Era,” the conference brings together cybersecurity professionals to discuss safety, best practices, innovation, emerging technologies, and practical approaches to securing energy operations.\nThe API Cybersecurity Conference has been held annually since 2005 and is dedicated specifically to the oil and natural gas industry. Attendees can also earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits while connecting with sponsors and exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services.\nSchedule at a Glance\nTuesday, November 10\n\n7:00 AM–8:00 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:00 AM–5:30 PM: Keynote, General Session and 3 Tracks\n12:00 PM–1:00 PM: Attendee Lunch\n5:30 PM–6:30 PM: Welcome Reception and Networking\n\nWednesday, November 11\n\n7:30 AM–8:00 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:00 AM–5:15 PM: Keynote, General Session and 3 Tracks\n12:00 PM–1:00 PM: Attendee Lunch\n5:15 PM–6:15 PM: Closing Reception and Networking\n\n2026 Conference Program\nThe 2026 program features more than 60 presentations across three tracks, covering key cybersecurity challenges and technologies, including:\n\nLeadership Panel: CISO Showdown\nApplication Security and SecDevOps\nCompliance / New Regulations\nICS Cyber Security\nIdentity and Access Management\nCyber Incident Management Workshop\nNext Generation SOC / Security Orchestration\nGenerative AI Platform Risks and Security\nZero Trust\nThreat Hunting and Threat Intelligence\nCyber Security Insurance\nAddressing the Human Element\nCyber Incident Management\nCyber Security Architecture\nAPI Conference 20th Anniversary Retrospective and Past Chair Panel\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nIT Management\nIT Security Professionals\nOperational Technology/PCS/ICS/SCADA Professionals\nSystem Administrators\nDatabase Administrators\nData Privacy Specialists\nApplication Support Personnel\nLegal Professionals\nHuman Resources Professionals\nOperational Technology Auditors\nCompliance Officers\nCorporate Security Professionals\n\nThe conference is also open to anyone interested in state-of-the-art security practices, their practical implementation, and securing enterprise operations and core processes.\nKeynote Speakers\nTuesday, November 10\nTyler Williams\nOT Cybersecurity Pioneer & Energy Industry Cybersecurity Leader\nTyler Williams is a recognized leader in industrial cybersecurity with more than two decades of experience securing industrial systems and critical infrastructure. As founder and CEO of Wurldtech, he helped develop the Achilles Test Platform, an industry-first solution for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in critical OT systems.\nKeynote: Measuring What Matters\nThe Goal Zero Framework for Cybersecurity Performance in Energy\nTyler Williams will introduce the Goal Zero cybersecurity KPI framework being developed for energy and industrial organizations. The session will examine how organizations can measure cyber resilience, align cybersecurity investments with operational risk, communicate performance to executives and boards, and strengthen their ability to withstand and recover from cyber events.\nWednesday, November 11\nCatharina “Dd” Budiharto\nCustomer Security Officer, Microsoft\nDd Budiharto is Microsoft’s Customer Security Officer for the U.S. Oil, Gas and Energy industry. A former CISO and Fractional CISO for Fortune 500 oil and gas companies, she has more than 30 years of experience in digital security and has worked with organizations including ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Baker Hughes, Marathon Oil Corporation, and Halliburton.\nMario Chiock\nCISO/Fellow Emeritus – SLB (Previously Schlumberger)\nPrincipal & Founder – Squiggle Cyber LLC\nChief of Staff – Itegriti Corporation\nMario Chiock has more than 40 years of experience in oilfield operations, IT, cybersecurity, risk, privacy, and auditing. As former CISO at Schlumberger, he developed the company’s worldwide long-term cybersecurity strategy and has held leadership and advisory roles across the cybersecurity community.\nKeynote Session\nAI Made Me Do It: Confessions of an AI-Era CISO\nSponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities\nCompanies can participate as sponsors or exhibitors and connect with professionals across the oil and natural gas cybersecurity industry.\n\nPlatinum Sponsor: $20,000\nGold Sponsor: $15,000\nSilver Sponsor: $12,500\nExhibitor: $7,500\nAdditional Sponsor/Exhibitor: $495\n\nSponsor and Exhibitor Cancellation Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026\nFull payment must be received by API no later than Friday, September 11, 2026. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to registrar@api.org. Fifty percent of sponsor and exhibitor fees is nonrefundable, and refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after the deadline.\nExhibitor Schedule\nNovember 9\n\n3:00 PM–5:00 PM: Registration Services Open\n3:00 PM–5:00 PM: Exhibitor Set-Up\n\nNovember 10\n\n7:00 AM–5:00 PM: Registration Services Open\n6:30 AM–7:00 AM: Exhibitor Set-Up\n7:00 AM–6:00 PM: Expo Open & Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall\n\nNovember 11\n\n7:00 AM–5:00 PM: Registration Services Open\n7:30 AM–2:20 PM: Expo Open\n2:20 PM–5:00 PM: Exhibitor Tear-Down\n5:30 PM–6:00 PM: Closing Reception\n\nClosing reception is held in the Prefunction Area. Exhibitors are welcome to attend.\nAdditional Exhibitor Staff\nAdditional sponsor/exhibitor staff registration is $495 per person after the initial representative. The fee includes access to conference sessions, the exhibit area, lunches, and receptions.\nAll exhibit staff must register, and badges are not transferable. Additional sponsor/exhibitor staff must be direct employees of the sponsoring or exhibiting company. API may request proof of employment and identification at the registration desk.\nExhibitor Portal: Available September 2026. Exhibitors must use the portal for deadlines, shipping information, and exhibit staff registration.\n
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ORGANIZER;CN=Veronica White:MAILTO:registrar@api.org
CATEGORIES:2026 Conferences in Oil and Gas,2026 Oil and Gas Industry Events,American Petroleum Institute - API Events Calendar,Texas Oil and Gas Events
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