Explore the current schedule for ATCE 2026, featuring technical sessions, networking opportunities, and special events.
This schedule is regularly updated as program details are finalized, so please check back frequently for the latest information.
Wednesday, 21 October
| TIME | FUNCTION | LOCATION |
| 0700–1800 | Registration | GRBCC, Level 1, Lobby C |
| 0730–1730 | Speaker Check-In | GRBCC, Level 3, Room 360DE |
| 0900–1800 | Exhibition | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 0900 | Ribbon Cutting | GRBCC, Level 1, Exhibit Hall Entrance |
| 0900–1830 | Future Talent Zone | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall C |
| 0900–1800 | 25 Year Club | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Booth 1223 |
| 0900 | Morning Break on Exhibit Floor | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 0930–1700 | International Student Paper Contests - Undergraduate Division; Masters Division; PhD Division | GRBCC, Level 3, Rooms 320A-C |
| 0930–1700 | SPE Pavilion Talks on the Exhibit Floor | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Booth 1023 |
| 0945–1015 | Knowledge Sharing ePoster Presentations | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B |
| 1000–1130 | Opening General Session: Exploring New Horizons with Innovative Solutions | GRBCC, Level 3, Grand Ballroom AB |
| 1200–1330 | Wednesday Keynote Luncheon Tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE. No tickets will be sold at the door. |
GRBCC, Grand Ballroom C |
| 1400–1700 | Technical Sessions | GRBCC, Level 3 |
| 1400–1500 | Special Session 01 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1 |
| 1400–1500 | Special Session 02 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 2 |
| 1515 | Afternoon Break on Exhibit Floor | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 1515–1545 | Knowledge Sharing ePoster Presentations | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B |
| 1545–1645 | Strategic Panel 01 - The Agentic Alliance: How O&G Data, Enterprise Software, and Frontier AI Labs are Delivering Trusted Results at Scale | GRBCC, Level 1, Level 3, Room 372BCEF |
| 1545–1645 | Special Session 03 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1 |
| 1545–1645 | Special Session 04 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 2 |
| 1630–1800 | Welcome Reception
Featuring music, interactive experiences, and Space-inspired fun. Enjoy drinks, bites, and a lively close to the first day! |
GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 1830–2000 | Technical Section Receptions | GRBCC, Level 3 |
| 1830–2000 | Alumni Receptions | Hilton Americas and several off-site locations |
Thursday, 22 October
| TIME | FUNCTION | LOCATION |
| 0700–1700 | Registration | GRBCC, Level 1, Lobby C |
| 0700–1730 | Speaker Check-In | GRBCC, Level 3, Room 360DE |
| 0830–1130 | Technical Sessions | GRBCC, Level 3 |
| 0845–0945 | Strategic Panel 02 - Unleashing Data Centers: How Surging Demand Is Being Met — Sustainably, Reliably, and at Scale | GRBCC, Level 3, Room 372BCEF |
| 0900–1200 | Startup Village | GRBCC, Level 3, Room 381 |
| 0900–1700 | Exhibition | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 0900–1700 | Future Talent Zone | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall C |
| 0900–1700 | 25 Year Club | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Booth 1223 |
| 0945 | Morning Break on Exhibit Floor | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 0945–1015 | Knowledge Sharing ePosters | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B |
| 1000–1630 | SPE Pavilion Talks on the Exhibit Floor | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Booth 1023 |
| 1030–1130 | Strategic Panel 03 - Energy Realism: Economics, Policy, and the Transition Ahead | GRBCC, Level 3, Room 372BCEF |
| 1030–1130 | Special Session 05 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1 |
| 1030–1130 | Special Session 06 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 2 |
| 1400–1500 | Strategic Panel 04 - Breaking Through the Recovery Factor Barrier - Novel Approaches to Increase EUR from Existing Reservoirs |
GRBCC, Level 3, Room 372BCEF |
| 1400–1500 | Strategic Panel 07 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1 |
| 1400–1500 | Strategic Panel 08 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 2 |
| 1400–1700 | Technical Sessions | GRBCC, Level 3 |
| 1515 | Afternoon Break on the Exhibit Floor | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 1515–1545 | Knowledge Sharing ePoster Presentations | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B |
| 1545–1645 | Special Session 09 | GRBCC, Level 1, Room 1 |
| 1545–1645 | Special Session 10 | GRBCC, Level 1, Room 2 |
| 1600–1700 | Startup Village Awards Ceremony | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Booth 1023 |
| 1630–1830 | Young Member Celebration |
GRBCC, Level 1, Hall C, Future Talent Zone |
| 1830–1900 | 2026 Awards Banquet Reception | GRBCC, Level 3, Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 1930–2200 | 2026 Awards Banquet Tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE. No tickets will be sold at the door. Seating is limited. |
GRBCC, Level 3, Grand Ballroom C |
Friday, 23 October
| TIME | FUNCTION | LOCATION |
| 0700–1400 | Energy4Me Event | GRBCC, Level 3, |
| 0730–1400 | Registration | GRGRBCC, Level 1, Lobby C |
| 0700–1700 | Speaker Check In | GRBCC, Level 3, Room 360DE |
| 0830–1130 | Technical Sessions | GRBCC, Level 3 |
| 0845–0945 | Strategic Panel 05 - Maintaining Critical Technical Talent as Oil and Gas Companies Evolve | GRBCC, Level 3, Room 372BCEF |
| 0900-1400 | Exhibition | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 0900-1400 | Future Talent Zone |
GRBCC, Level 1, Hall C |
| 0900-1400 | 25 Year Club |
Level 1, Hall B, Booth 1223 |
| 0945 | Morning Break on Exhibit Floor | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 0945–1015 | Knowledge Sharing ePosters | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B |
| 1000-1400 | SPE Energy Professionals Hiring Event |
GRBCC, Level 1, Hall C, Future Talent Zone |
| 1030–1130 | Special Session 11 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1 |
| 1030–1130 | Special Session 12 | GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 2 |
| 1145-1315 | President’s Luncheon & Annual Meeting of Members: Tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE. No tickets will be sold at the door. Seating is limited. | GRBCC, Level 3, Grand Ballroom C |
| 1315-1345 | Knowledge Sharing ePosters |
GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B |
| 1315 | Dessert & Coffee on the Exhibit Floor | GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C |
| 1400-1630 | Technical Sessions | GRBCC, Level 3 |
