At SPE events, oil and gas professionals come together from across the globe to discuss technical innovations and advancements in petroleum recovery, and to network with one another. SPE values the participation of all persons at its events, and seeks to provide them with a respectful, harassment-free and inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender, sexual orientation, and others. At the same time, all persons are expected to be respectful and courteous to others throughout the event. Therefore, SPE has adopted this Event Code of Conduct (“Code of Conduct”). Read more.

SPE encourages open and respectful discussion in the live event environment, participants are not allowed to post images or video online without obtaining permission. Participants are required to respect the privacy of others and refrain from any unauthorized or unwelcomed recording or photography, including recording of any direct or indirect interactions or electronic messaging. Participants are not allowed to take photos or videos of presentation materials shown without prior written consent by the presenter.

Recording of complete oral presentations is not allowed unless these are done by a professional entity that has been contracted for this purpose by or on behalf of the organizer. Photo taking and recordings within the live event environment for professional use is not allowed without obtaining prior written permission from SPE.