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27–29 May 2025
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition is one of the biggest drilling events in the region and is a joint effort between two highly respected industry associations, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC).

In its 14th edition, the conference will continue providing an unprecedented platform for experts in drilling and completions to share their latest technological advancements, evolving challenges, and successful case histories.

95%

Of attendees would recommend
the event to others in E&P

94%

Of attendees rated the networking
experience as good to excellent

90%

Of attendees rated the technical program as good to excellent

2023 Event Highlight

Day 1 Highlights

Day 2 Highlights

Day 3 Highlights

Key takeaways from 2023 SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition



 

What did the 2023 Event Attendees say?

Great venue, perfect
size, drilling focused, and
some very good technical
sessions.
Wonderful insights and industry connections at the event… Grateful for the opportunity to network, learn, and drive progress in our evolving field.
Not many “tourists”—
most people had a
genuine interest with a
view to use info and tech
in their projects.
The targeted nature of this
conference meant that the visitors to the event were mostly people relevant to the industry. A lot of senior business leaders were present, and it was easy to connect with them in an intimate environment.