Register Now for the Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPE) Forum – Aug 11 – Aug 14, 2026 – Galveston, TX

SPE Forum: Engineering the Future – How to Get More Lifecycle Value from Well Construction

August 11–14, 2026
Galveston, Texas, USA

Join industry leaders at the SPE Forum: Engineering the Future – How to Get More Lifecycle Value from Well Construction, an interactive event focused on rethinking the future of well construction. As operational efficiency approaches its practical limits, the industry is shifting its attention toward maximizing value throughout the entire lifecycle of a well.

About the Forum

Over the past decade, the oil and gas industry has achieved significant improvements in drilling and well construction efficiency. As many organizations approach maximum operational performance, future gains will depend less on execution speed and more on designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and ultimately retiring wells in ways that deliver greater long-term value.

This SPE Forum brings together operators, drilling contractors, service companies, equipment manufacturers, technology providers, investors, and industry innovators to explore how lifecycle thinking can improve performance, reliability, sustainability, and return on investment.

Discussion Topics

Through facilitated, participant-driven discussions, attendees will explore six key themes that shape the future of well construction:

• Reality – Identify where lifecycle value is currently being lost.
• Possibility – Explore what exceptional lifecycle performance could look like.
• Systems – Examine how technology, processes, and people work together to improve outcomes.
• Reinvention – Envision the next generation of well construction workflows.
• Transformation – Evaluate how organizational structures and emerging technologies influence value creation.
• Understanding – Connect ideas into a new framework for maximizing lifecycle performance.

A Different Kind of Industry Event

Unlike traditional conferences, SPE Forums are designed to encourage open dialogue rather than formal presentations. Every participant is expected to contribute by sharing experiences, challenging conventional thinking, and collaborating with peers to develop new perspectives.

Rather than leaving with a list of presentations, attendees leave with valuable industry connections, fresh ideas, and practical insights that can influence future decision-making.

Who Should Attend?

This forum is designed for professionals involved in every stage of well construction and operations, including:

• Operators
• Service Companies
• Drilling Contractors
• Technology Providers
• Equipment Manufacturers
• Investors
• Industry Innovators

Application Information

This is an application-based SPE Forum. Participation is limited to encourage meaningful discussion and collaboration among attendees.

Important: Selecting “Attend” on the LinkedIn event page does not register you for the forum. To be considered for attendance, you must submit an application through the official SPE Forum event website.

Event Details

If you’re ready to challenge conventional thinking, collaborate with industry leaders, and help shape the future of well construction, apply today and become part of the conversation driving the industry’s next generation of innovation.