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Founded in 2005, the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) is the flagship multidisciplinary technical event in the Eastern Hemisphere. The scope of the conference programme and associated industry activities address technology and relevant industry issues that challenge industry specialists and management around the world.

IPTC is sponsored by four industry organisations and societies, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG); the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE); the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG); and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

IPTC is focused on the dissemination of new and current technology, best practices and multi-disciplinary activities designed to emphasise the importance of the value chain and maximising asset value. The knowledge, capabilities and strengths of the participating countries and the sponsoring societies global membership, over the spectrum of multi-disciplinary technologies, are central to the success of the conference and the corresponding exhibition.

IPTC is governed by a Board of Directors made up of eight representatives from IPTC's four organising societies.

More about the IPTC Sponsoring Societies

IPTC Mission Statement

The International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) is uniquely organised by four professional societies: AAPG, EAGE, SEG & SPE, leveraging our collective strength to industry opportunities, serving as the only fully integrated major joint event in the Middle East and Asia.

With one of the largest global technical programmes, we are a vital hub for geoscientists and engineers, fostering collaboration to address the evolving needs of the energy sector while promoting impactful decarbonisation solutions.

DISCOVER IPTC 2027

Balancing the Energy Future: Secure. Smarter. Together.

The oil, gas and energy industry faces a high-stakes balancing act: delivering secure, affordable, accessible, and sustainable energy in an environment defined by complexity and increased pressure. 

Global demand continues to grow, geopolitical volatility disrupts supply chains, and regulatory and stakeholder expectations intensify. The industry collectively must navigate these challenges with strategies that recognise the interconnected nature of energy objectives - progress in one dimension cannot undermine the others without risking long-term system stability.

  • Secure underscores resilience across the value chain - from upstream reliability to downstream distribution and digital infrastructure protection - ensuring energy security and continuity in an unpredictable world.

  • Smarter highlights technology and innovation, including digitalisation/AI, as levers to optimise operations, reduce emissions, and drive efficiencies that support energy accessibility, affordability, and sustainability.
  • Together emphasises collaboration within the energy sector as well as across industries, governments, and society to align efforts, scientific advancements, policies, investments, and innovation pathways.

This narrative positions the industry as a critical enabler of change - uniquely equipped to be agile to balance today’s energy realities with tomorrow’s imperatives. Success will depend on disciplined execution, adaptive strategies, and a clear recognition that secure, affordable, accessible, and sustainable energy is not a trade-off, but a continuous equilibrium.

Meet the Upstream Value Chain

IPTC 2027 Upstream Value Chain