OTC and UAHT Renew Partnership for 2022 Conference

Organizations continue long-standing alliance to raise awareness about human-trafficking

Houston, Texas, USA (21 April 2022) — For the eighth year in a row, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has partnered with Houston-based United Against Human Trafficking (UAHT) to raise awareness, educate, and combat human trafficking. This year’s four-day technical conference will take place 2-5 May at NRG Center in Houston, Texas, USA.

“As the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is proud to welcome companies and individuals from around the globe to OTC. It is a place where the best and brightest minds, including government officials, company executives, industry experts, and thought leaders in the energy space, come together to share insights and collaborate on the industry’s most pressing challenges,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. “The talented workforce that supports the energy industry in Houston and worldwide plays a significant role in building a low-carbon energy future. It is exciting to see and hear about the technological advancements answering society’s need to meet global energy demand while significantly reducing emissions.”

Over the course of the conference, energy professionals from around the world will have the opportunity to network, visit displays of nearly one thousand exhibitors, and access more than 300 peer-selected technical presentations that leverage the collective knowledge of OTC’s 13 sponsoring societies and cover topics and issues across the offshore energy sector.

“For more than 50 years, OTC has proudly called Houston home, safely bringing together industry professionals and thought leaders to deliberate on the latest challenges and issues facing the offshore energy sector,” said Paul Jones, Chair, OTC Board of Directors. “We are pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with UAHT to raise awareness and educate attendees about human trafficking in an effort to prevent the act of human exploitation while empowering survivors.”

UAHT combats trafficking in the Houston area through educating the community, including business professionals and first responders, and working with youth and at-risk people to prevent exploitation. The organization also provides trauma-informed care and support groups for survivors. UAHT will also be hosting an educational booth to help attendees identify the early warning signs of human and labor trafficking.

“At United Against Human Trafficking we are dedicated to providing our community with the tools and resources to recognize and prevent human trafficking,” said UAHT CEO Timeka Walker. “We appreciate OTC for their continued support and for providing us a forum to spread our message to end human exploitation.”

More information about OTC 2022 can be found at https://2022.otcnet.org.

ABOUT OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (OTC)
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. Founded in 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually in Houston. OTC has expanded technically and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil, and OTC Asia. For more information, visit www.otcnet.org.

ABOUT UNITED AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
United Against Human Trafficking (UAHT) leads a dedicated coalition of Houston-area nonprofits, faith- based organizations, government agencies/entities and others whose mission is to prevent and confront human trafficking. UAHT combats human trafficking by educating the public, training professionals and empowering the community to take action. UAHT strives to unite the community while fulfilling its mission to end human trafficking through awareness, education, and outreach. For more information, visit www.uaht.org.

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UAHT MEDIA CONTACT
Veronica Bucio
Community Engagement Manager
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