Sponsoring Organizations

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) – AAPG has been a leading organization for the science of geology worldwide. AAPG fosters scientific research and promotes technology in the field of geology.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) – AIChE is key for the advanced chemical engineering professional. Founded in 1908, the organization fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge to support professional and personal growth of its members.

American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) – AIME was founded in 1871 and since grown to include 4 member societies. The organization was founded to disseminate significant knowledge of engineering and the arts and sciences involved in the production and use of minerals, metals, and energy sources.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – Founded in 1852, ASCE represents members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society.

ASME International Petroleum Technology Institute (ASME-PD) – Founded in 1880, ASME International is a nonprofit educational and technical organization serving a worldwide membership.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Oceanic and Engineering Society (IEEE-OES) – IEEE is a technical professional association. The Oceanic and Engineering Society (OES) division of IEEE supports OTC.

Marine Technology Society (MTS) – MTS was incorporated in June 1963 to allow members of academia, government and industry to have a common forum for the exchange of information and ideas for its worldwide membership.

Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) – SEG promotes the science of geophysics and the education of exploration geophysicists.

Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Inc. (SME) – SME was founded in 1871 as a member society of AIME. SME provides the mining and minerals community with an information exchange for professional development.

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) – Founded in 1893, SNAME serves worldwide members in the maritime and offshore industries.

Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) SPE serves members in 118 countries worldwide. SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge related to the oil and gas exploration and production industry and provides services through its publications, conferences, workshops and forums.

The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS) – The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is a rare professional organization that encompasses the entire range of materials and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials.  The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is a member-driven professional society consisting largely of scientists and engineers working in industry, academia and government, as well as students studying in the materials field. Included among its nearly 10,000 professional and student members are metallurgical and materials engineers, scientists, researchers, educators, and administrators from more than 70 countries on six continents.

Endorsing Organizations

International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)

Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association (PESA)

Supporting Organizations

American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE)

American Petroleum Institute (API)

Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC)

ASTM International

Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science, and Technology (IMarEST)

International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)

International Society of Automation (ISA)

National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)

Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA)

2012 Invited Organization

European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE)