Register Now for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Gulf Coast Season Kick-Off Poker Tournament – Aug 27, 2026 – Houston, TX

Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Petroleum Club of Houston
1201 Louisiana St, 35th Floor
Houston, TX 77002

Cards, Connections & a $1,000 Cash Prize

Join the Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Section Business Development Study Group for its 2026–2027 Season Kick-Off Poker Tournament. Enjoy an evening of poker, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, prizes, and networking with Houston’s oil and gas M&A and business development community.

Happy hour begins at 5:00 p.m., with the tournament starting at 6:00 p.m. Whether you’re an experienced poker player or new to the game, everyone is welcome.

Event Details

• Happy Hour: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
• Tournament: Begins at 6:00 p.m.
• Buy-In: $150
• Second Buy-In: An additional $150 option will be available at the tournament.
• Prize: $1,000 cash

You do not need to be an SPE member to register.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Want your company in the game? Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies looking to put their brand in front of Houston’s oil and gas M&A and business development community.

Sponsorships help support the season’s programming and contributions to the SPE Gulf Coast Section Scholarship Endowment Fund. Networking sponsors are also being sought.

Registration & Cancellation

Your buy-in serves as your registration. Sponsors should register using the sponsor buy-in option.

Registration and payment must be completed in full to guarantee attendance. Unpaid or incomplete registrations will be treated as walk-in attendance and admitted only as space permits.

No refunds will be issued for no-shows or cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event. Substitutions may be made within the same organization and calendar year.

Join us for an evening of poker, networking, and prizes as we kick off the 2026–2027 Business Development season.