Register Now for the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers 2026 Annual Upstream Policy Conference – Nov 9 – Nov 10, 2026 – Fort Worth, TX

Dates: November 9–10, 2026
Location: The Crescent Hotel
3300 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107

About the Conference

The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Annual Upstream Policy Conference brings together oil and gas producers, industry professionals, elected officials, and energy experts to discuss the policies, market conditions, and developments shaping the domestic oil and gas industry.

The two-day conference opens Monday with exhibitor activities and a welcome reception. Tuesday features the full speaker program, including perspectives from industry leaders, policymakers, legal experts, and elected officials on federal and state energy policy and the future of the upstream sector.

Registration deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026. Advance registration is encouraged.

Registration Fees

• Alliance Members: $425 through October 9; $495 after October 9
• Non-Members: $525 through October 9; $595 after October 9

Venue & Hotel Information

The conference will take place at The Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, with convenient access to the area’s cultural attractions and entertainment. Guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the adjoining Canyon Ranch Wellness Club fitness center. Spa and salon services are available by appointment.

Conference Schedule

Monday, November 9, 2026

• 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Exhibitor Move-In
• 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Registration Open
• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Exhibits Open
• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Welcome Reception
• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Board of Directors, Sponsors, and Speakers Dinner

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Morning Registration, Exhibits & Breakfast

• 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Registration and Exhibits Open
• 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast Buffet
• 8:10 AM: Welcome and Introductions – Hunter Carr, Chairman of the Board, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers

Morning Sessions

• 8:15 AM – 8:25 AM: Who Does Oilfield Insurance in Texas the Best? The TAEP, BITCO, Arthur J. Gallagher Partnership, That’s Who – Mark Wendell, Vice President, Underwriting – Oil & Gas, Old Republic BITCO
• 8:25 AM – 9:00 AM: Upstream Oil & Gas: The Federal Outlook – Dan Naatz, Executive Vice President & Chief Policy Officer, Independent Petroleum Association of America
• 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Break and Visit with Exhibitors
• 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome to the Unexpected City: A Message from the Mayor – The Honorable Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth
• 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: 140 Days: The 90th Texas Legislative Session – The Honorable Drew Darby, Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Energy Resources
• 10:15 AM – 10:50 AM: Of Counsel: The Long and Winding Road…to 0000b/c – James D. Elliott, Esq., E Three Law PLLC
• 10:50 AM – 11:05 AM: Break and Visit with Exhibitors

Late Morning & Luncheon Program

• 11:05 AM – 11:40 AM: A Skeptical View of the Energy Transition – Michael C. Lynch, Distinguished Fellow, Energy Policy Research Institute
• 11:40 AM – 12:15 PM: A Downstream Exec Walks into an Upstream Policy Conference… – John Calce, Chairman, Founder & CEO, America First Refining
• 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM: Break and Visit with Exhibitors
• 12:30 PM: Industry Luncheon
• 1:00 PM: Welcome and Introductions – Karr Ingham, President, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
• 1:05 PM: UPC Keynote Address – The Honorable Mayes Middleton, Member of the Texas Senate and Republican Nominee for Texas Attorney General
• 2:30 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out

Join fellow energy professionals and industry leaders in Fort Worth for two days of policy discussions, expert perspectives, and networking focused on the future of domestic oil and gas production.