EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPE/IADC DRILLING CONFERENCEAND EXHIBITION14–16 March 2017 The Hague, The Netherlandswww.spe.org/events/dc/2017
For more than 30 years, the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition has been the leading drilling event in the E&P world. Alternating annually between Europe and North America, it provides the opportunity for producers, contractors, and service company professionals to meet, discuss, evaluate, and share ideas to promote advancements in worldwide drilling operations, address challenges, and to deliver improved performance. In 2017, the prestigious World Forum in The Hague will host this important industry gathering.
Alongside the conference, the exhibition will showcase the latest technologies, new product launches, and industry services from around the world.
Learn how our exhibition, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities will strengthen your company’s brand and provide high-profile exposure before, during, and after the event.
Programme Committee
Karen Bashford-ProvenceConocoPhillips
Martijn BogaertsSchlumberger
Marcel BoucherBOS Solutions
Igor BrucherTransocean
Crispin ChatarSchlumberger
Curtis CheathamWeatherford
John CleggAPS Technology
Iain CooperSchlumberger
John de WardtDE WARDT & CO.
Blaine DowSchlumberger
Danielle FuselierBaker Hughes
Anthony Gallegos Sidewinder Drilling
Howard GarigExxonMobil
Thomas GeeWeatherford
Martyn Greensmith Consultant
Shaun HancockBG E&P Brasil Ltda
Mohammed Hattab Saudi Arabian Oil Company
Riaz IsrealHalliburton
John KarishGtZ Consulting
Frans KleverShell International B.V.
Yuandan LiBaker Hughes
Liam LinesWeatherford
Arne LyngholmStatoil
Robin MacmillanNational Oilwell Varco
Eric MaidlaProNova
Cary MaurstadVarel International
Jim McNicolArcher
Graham Mensa-WilmotChevron
Geoff MonsenKCA Deutag Ltd
Isabel Poletzky
Thomas Redlinger T H Hill Associates
Matthew RhodesBP Exploration Europe
Rolv Rommetveit eDrilling Solutions
Jonathan RuszkaBaker Hughes
Nishanth SamuelMarathon
Robello SamuelHalliburton
Otto SantosPetrobras
Sharath SavariHalliburton
Dan ScottBaker Hughes
Hermann Spoerker Saudi Arabian Oil Company
Junichi SugiuraConsultant
John ThorogoodDrilling Global Consultant
Han TieboutGustoMSC
Ryan WeedenReedHycalog
Sabine ZeilingerExxonMobil
Conference ChairLeigh-Ann RussellBP Exploration Europe
Advisory Committee
Bill AmbroseAmbrose Consulting, LLC
Mike BowieGE Oil & Gas
Steven BradyEnsco
Michael CollinsShell
Mark EdwardsDiamond
Roddie MackenzieTransocean
Kimberley McHughChevron
Bent NielsenMaersk Drilling
Michael PayneBP
David ReidNational Oilwell Varco
Rajeev SonthaliaSchlumberger
Oonagh WerngrenIndependent
Committees (As of May 2016)
About the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition
Alongside the conference, the exhibition will showcase the latest technologies, new product launches, and industry services from around the world.
Learn how our exhibition, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities will strengthen your company’s brand and provide high-profile exposure before, during, and after the event.
Who Will Attend• Applications Engineers
• Design Engineers and Supervisors
• Drilling and Completions Engineers
• Executives
• Geologists/Petrophysicists
• Production and Operations Engineers
• Professors
• Rig Engineers
• R&D professionals
• Reservoir Engineers
Organisation Types Represented
• Service/Manufacturing/Contractor
• International Operator/National Oil Company
• Academia
• Consultant
• Government/Authority
Why Participate?
Participating in the 2017 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, through exhibiting, sponsorship or advertising, offers a first-rate way of raising your company’s profile within the international drilling market and creating greater awareness of your brand.
Take advantage of this opportunity to promote new and existing products and services to key professionals in the industry. Being part of this renowned event allows you to:
• Share your company’s expertise with a targeted group of experts.
• Showcase your advanced technologies, valuable services and unique expertise.
• Personally interact with potential and current customers
• Acquire valuable sales leads and customer feedback.
• Expand your markets by identifying new potential customers, suppliers and partners.
How Your Support Impacts The Industry
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) are not-for-profit organisations. Income from this event will be invested back into the organisations to support other educational programmes. When you exhibit, sponsor or advertise, you help provide even more opportunities for industry professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.
Primary Area of Technical Interest
88% Drilling and Completions 3% Production and Operations 3% Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility 3% Projects, Facilities, and Construction 2% Reservoir Description and Dynamics 1% Management and Information
Job Classification
41% Manager 23% Executive 20% Engineer 7% Consultant 5% Other 2% Superintendent or Foreman 1% Educator 1% Geologist/Geophysicist
Geographic Region
65% Europe 23% United States/Canada 6% Middle East and North Africa 3% Latin America/Caribbean 3% Asia Pacific
Based on attendee survey results from the 2015 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference in London, UK
Attendee Statistics
What Our Attendees Said 98% visited the exhibition72% would recommend the
conference to their peers
83% rated the exhibition favourably 85% spent up to 6 hours on
the exhibition floor
In addition, stand package exhibitors will receive:• Wall panels (2.2m or 2.5m high
dependent on stand location)
• 500w Electrical sockets: One (1) per 3 sqm
• Spotlights: One (1) per 3sqm
• Company name and booth number in black on a fascia board
• Standard carpet tiles
All confirmed exhibitors will receive:
• Three complimentary full event registrations (valid for conference sessions, exhibition, lunches and refreshments breaks) per 9 square metres of exhibition space up to a maximum of 33 registrations
• Three exhibitor guest passes (valid for exhibition only and for one day—either Wednesday or Thursday. Guests must be either clients or contacts from another organisation) per 9 square metres of exhibition space
• Company name and profile listed in the Conference and Exhibition Guide if received by deadline
• Company name listed on the 2017 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition website, www.spe.org/events/dc/2017
• Access to the Proceedings will be sent to the exhibits contact person after the meeting
• Continued support of SPE event, marketing, sales, and exhibits department staff
• Deadline for priority number exhibitors to return the Exhibit Space Reservation Contract: 23 June 2016
• After the deadline date, space will be allocated to any potential exhibitor on a first-come, first-served basis. All exhibitors will receive a copy of the official Space Assignment Procedures.
Gain more exposure for your company and brand by exhibiting at this leading industry event. The exhibition will run concurrently with the technical conference and will be the location for all refreshment breaks.
Exhibiting at the event could not be easier. Here is all you need to do:1. Review the exhibition information carefully.
2. Select five booth locations on the floor plan and list them in order of preference on the Exhibition Space Reservation Contract
3. Complete and return the Exhibit Space Reservation Contract.
Payment of 100% of the total cost of exhibition space will be due on or before 30 days from the invoice date.
How to Exhibit
Space Only Rate: EUR 460 per square metre (minimum reservation is 36 per sq. metre)
Stand Package Rate: EUR 575 per square metre
SPE and IADC are pleased to present the Partner Programme—an initiative to showcase the dedication of oil and gas producers and corporations to the advancement of drilling technology, their support for the industry and the study of drilling science.
Platinum Partner—EUR 17,000
• Platinum Partner recognition with logo on the cover of the Conference Programme (along with other Platinum Partners only)
• Full-page colour advertisement in the Conference Preview
• Full-page colour advertisement in the Conference Programme
• Platinum Partner recognition with logo in the Conference Preview and Conference Programme sponsor pages
• Platinum Partner recognition with logo on signage in high-traffic areas
• Logo on dedicated presentation slide (along with other Platinum Partners) displayed between technical sessions
• Platinum Partner recognition with logo on the conference website which links to company website
• Six complimentary registrations to attend the conference
Gold Partner—EUR 12,000
• Half-page colour advertisement in the Conference Programme
• Gold Partner recognition with logo in the Conference Preview and Conference Programme sponsor pages
• Gold Partner recognition with company logo on signage in high-traffic areas
• Logo on presentation slide displayed between technical sessions (along with other Gold, Silver Partners and/or general sponsors)
• Gold Partner recognition with logo on the conference website which links to company website
• Four complimentary registrations to attend the conference
Silver Partner—EUR 8,000
• Silver Partner recognition with logo in the Conference Preview and Conference Programme sponsor pages
• Silver Partner recognition with logo on signage in high-traffic areas
• Logo on presentation slide displayed between technical sessions (along with other Gold, Silver Partners and/or general sponsors)
• Silver Partner recognition with company logo on the conference website which links to company website
• Three complimentary registrations to attend the conference
The SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition provides a superb opportunity
for us to meet our clients face to face. The quality of attendees is exceptional.
—Susan Keegan Elleskov, Exhibitions Team Leader, Welltec
Partner Programme Benefits
General Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
ALL Sponsors Receive the Following Benefits:• • Prominent on-site signage displayed at the event in high-traffic areas
• • Logo on the Sponsors page in the Conference Preview*
• • Logo on the Sponsors page in the Conference Programme*
• • Logo on the event website including a link to your company’s website
• • Logo on the presentation slide displayed between technical sessions
*Subject to deadline date
Then Additional Benefits Depending on The Sponsorship Item:
AV Equipment—EUR 7,000• Exclusive distribution of sponsor branded USB stick to all attendees. Sponsor company
presentation or other collateral can be uploaded by the sponsor prior to distribution (USB sticks are provided by the sponsor who will send a sample to SPE for approval.)
• Two complimentary full conference registrations for company employees
Coffee Breaks— EUR 4,500 (per day)
EUR 10,000 (Exclusive package)
• Your company logo displayed on signage at the refreshment points located around the exhibition hall
• Your company logo on the napkins (napkins provided by sponsor)
• One complimentary full conference registration for company employee (day package) or two complimentary registrations (exclusive package)
Conference Preview—EUR 8,000• One full page, 4-colour advertisement in the Conference Preview (created
by sponsoring company, SPE to place advertisement)
• One half page, 4-colour advertisement in the Conference Programme and Exhibition Guide (created by sponsoring company, SPE to place advertisement)
• Two complimentary full conference registrations for company employees
Conference Programme and Exhibition Guide—EUR 8,000• One full page, 4-colour advertisement in the Conference Programme and Exhibition
Guide (created by sponsoring company, SPE to place advertisement)
• One half page, 4-colour advertisement in the Conference Preview (created by sponsoring company, SPE to place advertisement)
• Two complimentary full conference registrations for company employees
Conference Pens and Pads—EUR 4,000• Sponsor company logo printed on pens and pads (provided by sponsor) distributed by SPE
Conference WiFi—EUR 6,500• A landing page will be provided on the log-in screen as attendees access the WiFi network• One complimentary full conference registration for company employee
Delegate Bag—EUR 8,000• Company logo and event branding to be printed on the conference bags
which will be distributed at registration by SPE to all delegates
• Bags will be provided by the sponsor. The bag’s design and format to be approved by SPE
• Sponsor receives one complimentary full conference registration for a company employee
Exhibition Entrance Signage—EUR 14,000• Event and exclusive sponsor branding on a banner (19m long) inside the venue
in the registration area leading to exhibition and conference and on a vinyl floor graphic (5m x 2.5m) in registration area underneath branded banner sign
• Sponsor responsible for design of banner and floor graphic. SPE to approve design• Two complimentary full conference registrations for company employees
Floor Graphics—EUR 7,000• Your company logo or message (dimensions 1m × 1m) on three vinyl carpet stickers strategically
placed inside the exhibition hall. Floor graphic artwork to be provided by the sponsor. SPE to approve design. SPE will provide placement location options in the exhibition
• One complimentary full conference registration for company employee
Lanyards—EUR 8,000• Your company name or logo on the lanyard strap (lanyards are provided by the sponsor who
will send a sample to the SPE for approval. Lanyard will be distributed at registration by SPE)
• Lanyards must be designed to be breakaway with a dual clip
• One complimentary full conference registration for company employee
Luncheons—EUR 8,500• Prominent on-site signage in the catering area throughout lunch times
• One half page 4-colour advertisement in the Conference Programme & Exhibition Guide
• Two complimentary full conference registrations for company employees
Outdoor Signage—EUR 16,000• Event and exclusive sponsor branding on a 8mx6m banner positioned on the exterior of the
building structure outside the entrance to the event and on 4 flags positioned outside the main entrance to the Convention Centre.
• Sponsor will be responsible for providing ready artwork for the sign and the flags. SPE to approve designs
• Two complimentary full conference registrations for company employees
Additional Sponsorship Items (continued):
Mobile Charging Station—EUR 3,500 One Unit Available• Sponsor logo displayed on a branded charging station positioned at a suitable location at the venue
Proceedings—EUR 8,500• Your company logo on the cover of the card containing the access code to the conference
Proceedings given to all delegates
• Complimentary advertisement on the inside cover of the card
• One half page 4-colour advertisement in the Conference Programme & Exhibition Guide
• Two complimentary full conference registrations for company employees
Staircase Branding Sponsor—EUR 10,000• Exclusive sponsor branding on each rise of the two main staircases leading from the ground floor
(exhibition) towards the conference sessions area (sublevel). (Sponsor responsible for providing ready artwork. SPE to approve design)
• Two complimentary conference registrations for company employees
Welcome Reception—EUR 12,500• Prominent on-site signage at the reception prior to the dinner
• Three complimentary full conference registrations for company employees
• One full page, 4-colour advertisement in the Conference Programme & Exhibition Guide (created by sponsoring company, SPE to place ad)
• Your company logo on the napkins (napkins provided by sponsor)
Additional Sponsorship Items (continued):
Print Advertising OpportunitiesA variety of print advertising opportunities is available for the event including full and half pages, special positions (inside front cover; inside back cover; outside back cover) in the Conference Preview and Conference Programme & Exhibition Guide. Please contact SPE for further details.
Deadlines
• In order for sponsorship to be promoted in the Conference Preview, the contract, and company logo must be received prior to 22 September 2016.
• In order for sponsorship to be promoted in the Conference Programme and Proceedings, the contract, and company logo must be received prior to 22 December 2016.
• If sponsor does not meet the above published deadlines, SPE cannot guarantee space and reserves the right to invoke penalties for late submissions.
Drilling Conference 2014, 2015, and 2016 Sponsors
Upcoming SPE/IADC Drilling Conferences and Exhibitions Around the World
Singapore22–24 August 2016Sands Expo & Convention Centrewww.spe.org/events/apdt/2016
IADC/SPE ASIA PACIFIC DRILLING TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference
22–24 August 2016 • Singapore
Contact Joel Morgan [email protected] for details.
For more information about sponsoring, exhibiting, or advertising opportunities at the
2017 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, please contact:
Nisha ShahSales Executive—Events Europe, Russia, Caspian and Sub-Saharan Africa
Dean Guest Sales Manager—Events Europe, Russia, Caspian, and Sub-Saharan Africa
+44.20.7299.3300 [email protected]