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Register Now for the Society of Petroleum Engineers SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE 2026) – Oct 21 – Oct 23, 2026 – Houston, TX

October 21–23, 2026
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas

Exploring New Horizons with Innovative Solutions

Registration is now open for the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE 2026), one of the energy industry’s leading technical events. The conference brings together technical experts, industry leaders, exhibitors, students, and emerging professionals from across the global energy community.

Attendees will explore technical content across multiple disciplines, exchange ideas with peers, discover new technologies, and build valuable professional connections. ATCE combines technical learning, networking opportunities, and a comprehensive industry exhibition in one event.

Opening General Session

Under the theme “Exploring New Horizons with Innovative Solutions,” the Opening General Session will examine how the upstream industry is responding to economic and geopolitical challenges while meeting growing global energy demand.

Industry leaders will discuss innovation, digital transformation, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), geothermal systems, enhanced recovery, and strategies for building safer, more resilient, and sustainable energy operations.

Conference Highlights

Highlights Details
E&P Professionals 5,300+
Exhibitors & Sponsors 150+
Technical Paper Presentations 300+
Strategic & Special Panel Sessions 15+