23-25 July 2018 Houston, Texas
George R. Brown Convention Center
The integrated event for unconventional resource teams

Sponsoring Organizations:

Society of Petroleum Engineers American Association of Petroleum Geologists Society of Exploration Geophysicists

Supporting Organizations:

Association for Iron and Steel Technology Association for Iron and Steel Technology American Rock Mechanics Association American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society

Reserve exhibit space now at the premier event focused on the latest science and technology applied to exploration and development of unconventional resources.

Shale plays continue to hold a significant place in the world’s energy future. URTeC is the only event that brings the entire asset team together under one roof to connect on all things unconventional. It remains the most vibrant and vital event that every upstream energy professional should attend because its collaborative platform and innovation exchange sustains and propels the industry’s ongoing success.

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  • Value
  • Highlights
  • Attendees
  • Benefits

URTeC Delivers

  • Targeted, qualified, multi-disciplinary group of prospects connecting on all things unconventional
  • The industry’s premier, peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary event for unconventional resource development attracting the brightest minds and thought leaders under one roof
  • Unprecedented reach from the combined resources of 12 of the world’s leading geoscience and engineering professional societies representing the complete spectrum of unconventional play development
  • High visibility, integrated, cross-discipline platform to showcase products and services to the largest, qualified and most significant network of buyers and developers of new technologies, products and services
  • Twenty-four hours of the most cost effective, face-to-face networking time for real life two-way conversations to humanize your brand with existing customers and new prospects
  • Five years of quantified success
  • An investment into our shared industry’s prosperity via this unique event designed, planned, and developed by industry experts
  • First hand access to the knowledge gained from the industry research, innovations, and solutions exchanged in this oneof-a-kind learning pipeline that cuts across the complete spectrum of resource play development

Exhibition Highlights

  • Multi-purpose gateway and interactive marketplace to connect and exchange on all things unconventional
  • Opening Plenary, Special Sessions, Panels, and Topical dining presentations by senior industry executives, experts and influencers attracting the most qualified, targeted industry professionals
  • Engaging networking events designed to turn initial introductions into long-term business relationships:
    • Breakfast Bites Monday Morning
    • Daily Refreshment Breaks
    • Opening Night and Tuesday Evening Networking Receptions
  • Floor traffic drivers exclusively located in Exhibition
    • Free Wi-Fi hot spots
    • Live and on-demand ePaper presentations
    • Core Exhibits
  • Key product and service suppliers to create new business partnerships
  • The latest technologies and product launches in the market
Why People Attend URTeC

Based on 2017 survey results.*

Attendee Profile

Reasons to Attend URTeC
  • Executive Management from NOCs, IOCs, and Service Companies
  • Geoscience, Exploration, and Reservoir Engineering Professionals
  • Seismic Interpretation and Technology Specialists
  • Horizontal Drilling and Completion Discipline Engineers
  • Projects, Facilities, and Construction Experts
  • Scientists, Technologists, Researchers, and Technicians
  • Contracts and Procurement Heads
  • Field Development, Production, and Operation Managers
  • University Academia
  • Transportation and Service Company Providers
  • Cost Control and Project Managers
  • Well Log Analysts
  • Independent Consultants
  • Economists and Financiers
  • Ministry and Government Officials

Cost to Exhibit:

Commercial rate: $29 per square foot, sold in 100 square foot increments

Nonprofit rate: $14.50 per square foot, sold in 100 square foot increments

Exhibit Package Include:

  • FREE drayage for show site freight (see contract for details)
  • Draped 8’ backwall and 3’ sidewalls
  • Booth identification sign
  • Copy of the post-conference report
  • Two full conference registrations per 100 square feet of space (one for Nonprofit)
  • Company listing in the Program Book
  • Guest Passes to invite key customer prospects and existing clients to your booth

Additional Exhibitor Benefits:

  • Advertising and branding opportunities to increase your company’s exposure
  • Global marketing campaign executed across all platforms to a collective membership of more than 170,000 SPE, AAPG and SEG members, and additional eight supporting organization members, to drive attendance
  • Additional sponsorship packages designed to enhance brand awareness and increase visibility at the event
  • Comprehensive Exhibition Services Manual providing the tools and resources to create a simple and successful exhibiting experience
  • Discounted exhibitor registration rates for additional personnel
  • Qualified lead generation for new business results