Offshore Energy Transition Summit 2026: Navigating the Future of Offshore Oil & Gas
The Offshore Energy Transition Summit 2026 will convene senior offshore leaders, technology innovators, investors, and policymakers to define the next chapter of sustainable and high-performance offshore oil and gas operations. The summit will explore the latest advancements in deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling, HPHT well design, subsea well construction, and the integration of digital technologies such as automation, AI, robotics, digital twins, and predictive maintenance. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance, attendees will gain insights into how digitalized offshore rigs and autonomous systems are transforming efficiency, reliability, and decision-making across offshore environments.
Complementing these technological advancements, the agenda will spotlight strategies for low-carbon and electrified offshore operations, global offshore drilling outlooks, and evolving investment and project economics. The summit will also address end-of-life offshore asset management through decommissioning and well abandonment strategies, supporting both environmental responsibility and long-term industry sustainability. Serving as a pivotal platform for collaboration, the Offshore Energy Transition Summit 2026 will guide the sector through a decade of transition, innovation, and opportunity.
What can you expect?
Insightful keynotes, user case studies, technical demos, a startup competition,
debates and non-stop networking!
Featured Sessions
From Tribal Knowledge to Trusted AI Knowledge Base
Sharad Agrawal
Accelerating operational readiness through data-centric operations across asset lifecycle
Shirley Ike
plantOS: A One-Stop, Data-Centric, and Comprehensive Solution for Oil & Gas O&M
Toru Yoneyama
Bridging the Tech Gap: How Oil & Gas Leaders Can Modernize Without Overwhelm by Aligning Story and Strategy for Sustainable Digital Transformation
Dusty Gulleson
Innovative Approaches to Accelerated Facility Commissioning: A Strategy Framework for Speed, Precision, and Digital Excellence
Alsulmi Mohammed Othman
Innovative Approaches to Accelerated Facility Commissioning: A Strategy Framework for Speed, Precision, and Digital Excellence
Suhaib Alsaikhan
Conference in numbers!
2 days of innovation, collaboration, & improving the way your team works. Our global conference by the numbers:
350+
of respondents said they are likely to join this event next year
250+
of respondents would recommend attending this event to a friend or colleague
95%
of respondents found the conference content & sessions to be informative and useful
60+
of delegates and visitors are decision makers
JOB TITLES & PROFILES
WHO should Attend?
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Vice President, Offshore Operations
Vice President, Drilling & Completions
Vice President, Subsea & Deepwater Engineering
Vice President, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Director of Offshore Drilling Engineering
Director of Deepwater Exploration
Director of HPHT Well Engineering
Director of Subsea Operations
Director of Rig Technology & Innovation
Director of Well Integrity
Director of Marine & Asset Management
Head of Drilling Performance Optimization
Head of Digital Rig Transformation
Head of Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Head of Drilling Safety & Emergency Response
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
Senior Drilling Engineer
Senior Subsea Engineer
HPHT Well Specialist
Wells Planning & Design Managers
Offshore Operations Supervisors
Drilling Contractors & Rig Managers
Subsea Equipment & BOP Specialists
Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Experts
Well Control, Safety & Compliance Managers
INDUSTRY VERTICLES
WHO is this event for?
Offshore Oil & Gas Operators (Shallow, Deepwater & Ultra-Deepwater)
National & International Oil Companies (NOCs & IOCs)
Drilling Contractors (Jack-ups, Semisubs, Drillships)
Subsea Engineering & Equipment Providers
HPHT Well Engineering & Design Companies
Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Technology Providers
Well Control, Safety & Compliance Organizations
Blowout Preventer (BOP) Manufacturers & Service Firms
Offshore Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Firms
Marine & Offshore Support Vessel Operators
Rig Technology & Digital Transformation Providers
Offshore Robotics, ROV & Autonomous Systems Developers
Academic & Research Institutes Focused on Offshore Engineering
Industrial Automation & Control System Vendors
Real-Time Drilling Monitoring & Data Analytics Providers
Asset Integrity, Inspection & Condition Monitoring Firms
Hydrographic, Geotechnical & Reservoir Service Companies
Offshore Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain Providers
Environmental Monitoring, Spill Response & HSE Agencies
Rig Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Companies
OEMs for Offshore Equipment & Drilling Machinery
Structural, Subsea & Corrosion Engineering Firms
Offshore Workforce Training & Competency Bodies
Insurance, Risk Management & Certification Authorities
Energy Investment, Private Equity & Financial Institutions
Offshore Carbon Management, Methane Reduction & ESG Teams
96%
of respondents found the event to be a valuable use of their time
97%
of respondents said they are likely to join this event next year
94%
of respondents would recommend attending this event to a friend or colleague
89%
of respondents agreed that the virtual event was easy to understand, access, and navigate through
95%
of respondents found the conference content & sessions to be informative and useful
87%
of respondents attend 4 or fewer conferences a year, making digital twin conference a valuable place to connect with this audience