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SPE Orange and Blue Logo ATCE
21–23 October 2026 | George R. Brown Convention Center | Houston, TX, USA

21–23 October 2026
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, TX, USA

SPE white Logo ATCE

21–23 October 2026
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, TX, USA

Schedule at a Glance

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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.

Tuesday, 20 October

TIME FUNCTION LOCATION
1000–1900 Registration  GRBCC, Level 1, Lobby C
1200–1500 Student Meet & Greet TBD
1700–1900 Technical Section Receptions GRBCC, Level 3

 

Wednesday, 21 October

TIME FUNCTION LOCATION
0700–1800 Registration  GRBCC, Level 1, Lobby C
0730–1730 Speaker Check-In GRBCC, Level 3, Room 360DE
0900–1830 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 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
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 GRBCC, Level 1, Level 3, Room 370BCEF
1545–1645 Special Session 01 GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1
1545–1645 Special Session 02 GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 2
1700–1830 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

 

Thursday, 22 October

TIME FUNCTION LOCATION
0700–1800 Registration  GRBCC, Level 1, Lobby C
0700–1730 Speaker Check-In GRBCC, Level 3, Room 360BD
0830–1130 Technical Sessions GRBCC, Level 3
0845–0945 Strategic Panel 02 GRBCC, Level 3, Room 370BCEF
0900–1200 Startup Village GRBCC, Level 3, Room 381
0900–1800 Exhibition GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C
0900–1800 Future Talent Zone GRBCC, Level 1, Hall C
0900–1800 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 GRBCC, Level 3, Room 370 BCEF
1030–1130 Special Session 03 GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1
1030–1130 Special Session 04 GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 2
1400–1500 Strategic Panel 04

GRBCC, Level 3, Room 370BCEF
1400–1500 Strategic Panel 05 GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1
1400–1500 Strategic Panel 06 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 C&D
1545–1645 Special Session 07 GRBCC, Level 1, Room 1
1545–1645 Special Session 08 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
1800–1900 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,
0730–1500 Registration GRGRBCC, Level 1, Lobby C
0700–1700 Speaker Check In GRBCC, Level 3, Room 360BD
0830–1130 Technical Sessions GRBCC, Level 3
0845–0945 Strategic Panel 05 GRBCC, Level 3, Room 370BCEF
0900-1500 Exhibition GRBCC, Level 1, Halls B&C
0900-1500 Future Talent Zone

GRBCC, Level 1, Hall C
0900-1500 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 Strategic Panel 06 GRBCC, Level 3, Room 370BCEF
1030–1130 Strategic Panel 09 GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1
1030–1130 Special Session 10 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
1400-1500 Special Session 11 GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 1
1400-1500 Special Session 12

GRBCC, Level 1, Hall B, Room 2
1400-1630 Technical Sessions GRBCC, Level 3
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