Register Now for the 21st Annual API Cybersecurity Conference for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry – Nov 10 – Nov 11, 2026 – Texas

November 10–11, 2026
Woodlands Waterway Marriott
The Woodlands, Texas

Protecting Energy Through Cybersecurity

Join 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.

Under 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.

The 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.

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, November 10

• 7:00 AM–8:00 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 8:00 AM–5:30 PM: Keynote, General Session and 3 Tracks
• 12:00 PM–1:00 PM: Attendee Lunch
• 5:30 PM–6:30 PM: Welcome Reception and Networking

Wednesday, November 11

• 7:30 AM–8:00 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 8:00 AM–5:15 PM: Keynote, General Session and 3 Tracks
• 12:00 PM–1:00 PM: Attendee Lunch
• 5:15 PM–6:15 PM: Closing Reception and Networking

2026 Conference Program

The 2026 program features more than 60 presentations across three tracks, covering key cybersecurity challenges and technologies, including:

• Leadership Panel: CISO Showdown
• Application Security and SecDevOps
• Compliance / New Regulations
• ICS Cyber Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Cyber Incident Management Workshop
• Next Generation SOC / Security Orchestration
• Generative AI Platform Risks and Security
• Zero Trust
• Threat Hunting and Threat Intelligence
• Cyber Security Insurance
• Addressing the Human Element
• Cyber Incident Management
• Cyber Security Architecture
• API Conference 20th Anniversary Retrospective and Past Chair Panel

Who Should Attend?

• IT Management
• IT Security Professionals
• Operational Technology/PCS/ICS/SCADA Professionals
• System Administrators
• Database Administrators
• Data Privacy Specialists
• Application Support Personnel
• Legal Professionals
• Human Resources Professionals
• Operational Technology Auditors
• Compliance Officers
• Corporate Security Professionals

The conference is also open to anyone interested in state-of-the-art security practices, their practical implementation, and securing enterprise operations and core processes.

Keynote Speakers

Tuesday, November 10

Tyler Williams
OT Cybersecurity Pioneer & Energy Industry Cybersecurity Leader

Tyler 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.

Keynote: Measuring What Matters

The Goal Zero Framework for Cybersecurity Performance in Energy

Tyler 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.

Wednesday, November 11

Catharina “Dd” Budiharto
Customer Security Officer, Microsoft

Dd 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.

Mario Chiock
CISO/Fellow Emeritus – SLB (Previously Schlumberger)
Principal & Founder – Squiggle Cyber LLC
Chief of Staff – Itegriti Corporation

Mario 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.

Keynote Session

AI Made Me Do It: Confessions of an AI-Era CISO

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities

Companies can participate as sponsors or exhibitors and connect with professionals across the oil and natural gas cybersecurity industry.

• Platinum Sponsor: $20,000
• Gold Sponsor: $15,000
• Silver Sponsor: $12,500
• Exhibitor: $7,500
• Additional Sponsor/Exhibitor: $495

Sponsor and Exhibitor Cancellation Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026

Full 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.

Exhibitor Schedule

November 9

• 3:00 PM–5:00 PM: Registration Services Open
• 3:00 PM–5:00 PM: Exhibitor Set-Up

November 10

• 7:00 AM–5:00 PM: Registration Services Open
• 6:30 AM–7:00 AM: Exhibitor Set-Up
• 7:00 AM–6:00 PM: Expo Open & Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall

November 11

• 7:00 AM–5:00 PM: Registration Services Open
• 7:30 AM–2:20 PM: Expo Open
• 2:20 PM–5:00 PM: Exhibitor Tear-Down
• 5:30 PM–6:00 PM: Closing Reception

Closing reception is held in the Prefunction Area. Exhibitors are welcome to attend.

Additional Exhibitor Staff

Additional 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.

All 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.

Exhibitor Portal: Available September 2026. Exhibitors must use the portal for deadlines, shipping information, and exhibit staff registration.