IADC/SPE DRILLING CONFERENCEAND EXHIBITION6–8 March 2018Fort Worth Convention Center | Fort Worth, Texas, USA

www.spe.org/go/Drilling2018

Exhibits, Sponsorship, and Advertising Opportunities Available!Once again located in Fort Worth, at the edge of the most prolific drilling activity in the Americas, this event is an excellent way for service and supply companies to raise awareness for their brand. Within 400 miles of the location of the event are more than 70% of the US active rigs according to the 25 September 2017 Baker Hughes Rig Count.

Plan now to promote new and existing products and services by exhibiting, sponsoring, or advertising.

Why should your company exhibit?• Proximity to Drilling Activity – Fort Worth is within 400 miles of more than

70% of the US drilling rigs as of September 2017• Conference Content - High quality technical program and new technologies

and solutions on the exhibit floor to complement each other• Satisfied Exhibitors - Nearly 95% of 2016 exhibitors were satisfied with the

quality of the attendance• Decision Makers – The conference attracts the decision makers for drilling

and ancillary equipment• Industry Associations - This event is the premier drilling event in the world

hosted by IADC and SPE, two respected not-for-profit industry associations• Face-to-Face Interaction – Exhibiting gives your company the face-to-face

time that is hard to get in the field

What is the cost?Booth space is USD 30 per sq/ft. Included in that price are:• Standard booth equipment: 8-foot high draped back wall, and 3-foot high

draped side rails• Three complimentary full conference registrations per 100 sq ft

of exhibit space• Company listing with website link on event website• Company listing in Conference Program with 350-character description• Exhibitor newsletters to keep you informed of important deadlines and

developments• Unique sponsorship and advertising opportunities to increase your company’s

exposure• Customer support from SPE events, marketing, exhibits, and sales staff• Access to the SPE Exhibitor Success and ROI Center, to help you plan, budget

and execute your participation

Next StepsThere are three steps to secure your location for the 2018 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference in Fort Worth.

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1. Visit www.spe.org/go/Drilling2018 and click on the Exhibit/Become an Exhibitor tab.

2. Contact your Sales Representative and they can walk you through.

3. Complete the online Exhibit Space Agreement to reserve your desired booth location.

IADC/SPE DRILLING CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITIONSponsorships There are a full range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities to increase and enhance your presence before and during conference. Contact your sales representative for the available options that will achieve your desired objectives.

www.spe.org/go/Drilling2018

Sponsorship Benefits• Prominent on-site signage throughout the

conference• Recognition in the conference program• Recognition on the conference website• Recognition on the presentation shown

between technical sessions• Knowledge Sharing Poster Luncheons

that allow you to engage with authors and industry leaders

Producer Partner Program BenefitsPlatinum—USD 19,500• Half-page ad in the Conference Preview• Company logo on the Conference Program cover• One (1) full-page, 4-color ad in the Conference Program• Platinum recognition with company logo on the Conference Preview

and Conference Program sponsor pages• Six (6) complimentary, full-conference registrations for company employees

Gold—USD 14,000• One (1) full-page, 4-color ad in the Conference Program• Gold recognition with company logo on the Conference Preview

and Conference Program sponsor pages• Four (4) complimentary, full-conference registrations for company employees

Silver—USD 9,000• Silver recognition with company logo on the Conference Preview

and Conference Program sponsor pages• Three (3) complimentary, full-conference registrations for company employees• One (1) complimentary web banner on page of sponsor’s choice—if available

(banner created by sponsoring company; IADC/SPE to place on the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference and Exhibition website)

Relationship of Parties: The term partner as used in this contract indicates a cooperative relationship, and does not constitute a legal relationship, between the Parties.

Browse the Sponsorship and Advertising Gallery at www.spe.org/go/DCsponsor.

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What Attendees Say About the Event*

93% of attendees would recommend the event to their peers and colleagues

94% of attendees visited the exhibition during the conference

96% of attendees rated the exhibition favorably

* Statistics based on 2016 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference and Exhibition attendee data and survey results.

Job Classification* Executive/Manager...............42%

Sales & Marketing/ Business Operations ..............18%

Engineer/Scientist .................. 13%

Research and Development 8%

Educators or Students ............7%

Consultant ...................................7%

Other .............................................5%

Primary Business* Service.......................................24%

Operating Company ..............18%

Other ........................................... 13%

Equipment/Supplies ............. 12%

Consulting .................................. 11%

Engineering/Construction ...10%

Contractor .................................. 9%

Government/Library/ Education ....................................3%

Mineral Sponsorship BenefitsDiamond Sponsorship—USD 11,000• Three (3) complimentary, full-conference registrations for company employees• One (1) full-page, 4-color ad in the Conference Program

Ruby Sponsorship—USD 8,500 • Two (2) complimentary, full-conference registrations for company employees• One (1) complimentary web banner on page of sponsor’s choice—if available (banner created

by sponsoring company; IADC/SPE to place on the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference and Exhibition website)

Emerald Sponsorship—USD 5,500• One (1) complimentary, full-conference registration for company employees

Now is the time to reserve your booth space so that your company can take advantage of this attendance and the buying influence they have in the drilling and completions area.

www.spe.org/go/Drilling2018

About IADCThe International Association of Drilling Contractors is dedicated to enhancing the interests of oil and gas and geothermal drilling contractors worldwide. IADC’s contract drilling members own most of the world’s land and offshore drilling units and drill the vast majority of the wells that produce the planet’s oil and gas. IADC’s membership also includes oil and gas producers, and manufacturers and suppliers of oilfield equipment and services.

About SPEThe Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional association whose more than 164,000 members in 143 countries are engaged in oil and gas exploration and production. SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge providing publications, events, training courses, and online resources at www.spe.org.

For complete exhibit or sponsorship details, contact our sales team or visit www.spe.org/go/Drilling2018.

Companies A-FlJennifer PalladinaExhibit and Sponsorship SalesTel: +1.713.457.6827jpalladina@spe.org

Companies Fm-OJason PlotkinExhibit and Sponsorship SalesTel: +1.713.457.6877jplotkin@spe.org

Companies P-ZKirk ColliganSr. Exhibit and Sponsorship SalesTel: +1.972.952.9516kcolligan@spe.org

Craig W. MoritzSales and ExhibitsAssistant DirectorTel: +1.713.457.6888cmoritz@spe.org

Did you know? It costs 62% less to close a lead generated from a trade show

than one generated in the field? (Center for Exhibit Industry Research)