How Big is OTC?
  • OTC is organized by 12 sponsoring, 2 endorsing and 6 supporting organizations
  • Over 1.3 million gross square feet (over 120,700 square meters) of meeting and exhibit space
  • Over 465,000 net square feet (over 43,200 square meters) of exhibit space expected for 2006, including Reliant Center, the outdoor exhibit area and two Pavilions. It’s the equivalent of over 11 ½ football or soccer fields!
  • 7 miles (11.3 kilometers) of aisle carpet
  • 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) of pipe and drape
  • Over 7 million pounds (over 3 million kilograms) of freight expected in 2006 – complimentary drayage for all exhibiting companies
  • Over 50,000 industry professionals will attend OTC in 2006
  • Conference participants from over 110 countries and all 50 states attend each year
  • Over 300 high school students attend each year to visit with exhibiting companies and learn about career opportunities in the offshore industry
  • Over 350 press representatives attend each year providing global print coverage of OTC and daily live broadcasts
  • Over 2,300 exhibiting companies from around the globe expected in 2006
  • Four days or 30 ½ hours to visit exhibiting companies
  • To visit all exhibitors, you could spend only 47 seconds with each of them
  • Over 320 technical sessions, including special, general and panel sessions discussions, addressing the latest technological advances in the offshore industry
  • Prestigious Spotlight on New Technology program recognizes 13 exhibiting companies for their new and innovative technology in the offshore industry
  • Over 30 official OTC hotels in the Houston area with shuttle service to and from Reliant Center, compliments of OTC
  • Over 5,000 restaurants to choose from in Houston
  • OTC cannot count the number of handshakes, greetings, renewed friendships and sales leads, but we can testify that OTC offers a great networking opportunity for all participants