Deepwater Operations & Topsides Platforms & Hulls Nov 3 – Nov 5, 2026 – Galveston

Deepwater Operations and Topsides, Platforms & Hulls Conference and Exhibition

This premier technology event brings together business professionals to explore improvements in the essential development and operational stages across the full life cycle of global offshore oil and gas fields from concept selection to project execution, production operations, and platform decommissioning.

Each year, thought leaders and subject matter experts from operating companies, contractors, equipment suppliers, service providers, and regulatory agencies collaborate and share insights, exchange best practices and lessons learned, and explore innovative solutions to the evolving challenges facing the offshore oil and gas industry.

CONFERENCE

Attendees can expect to learn and discuss the real-life issues and solutions relevant to deepwater operations and topsides, platforms and hulls.

EXHIBIT HALL

A shared exhibit hall floor will showcase products and services from dozens of key engineering firms, contractors, suppliers and service providers.

SPONSORSHIP

Investing in a sponsorship package ensures prominent exposure of your company’s product, services or brand to a key audience of decision makers.

Who Should Exhibit?

Types of Job Functions:

Offshore Engineers
Structural Engineers
Naval Architects
Operations Managers
Technology Managers
Project Managers
Asset Managers
Facility Managers
Platform Installation Managers
Business Development Managers
HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Specialists
R&D Professionals (Offshore Technologies)
Automation and Control System Experts
CEOs and Senior Executives
Procurement and Supply Chain Managers

Providers of These Products or Services:

Engineering & Design Services
Oilfield Equipment & Technology Providers
Operations, Maintenance, and Asset Management
Automation & Digital Transformation
HSE and Risk Management
Construction, Fabrication & Installation Energy
Transition & Sustainability
Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics
Training & Workforce Development
Financial & Professional Services

Summary of event:

The 2026 Deepwater Operations and Topsides, Platforms & Hulls Conference brings offshore professionals together November 3–5 under the theme “Delivering a Smart, Safe Offshore.” The agenda explores industrial AI, digital twins, robotics, asset integrity, brownfield upgrades, life extension, and offshore transportation. Industry leaders will share practical lessons from major developments, including Trion, Scarborough, Tiber/Kaskida, and Petrobras FPSO projects, with a focus on improving safety, reliability, capital efficiency, and project execution. Additional sessions examine offshore investment trends, regulatory priorities, emergency response, and opportunities in Mexico. An industrial AI workshop, exhibition, and networking activities complement the technical program.