Agenda

• The Final Agenda for the Houston Professional Petroleum Data Expo is now available! Be sure to check out the Speaker Abstracts and Biographies for more about each presentation.

• The main theme for the Houston Expo is Interactive - we want our attendees to walk away with useful knowledge.

• The Deadline to submit an abstract (for presentation or interactive activity) for the Houston Professional Petroleum Data Expo has now passed. You can view the Speaker Abstracts and Biographies to learn more about the presentations.

• Please visit the first page of our Agenda for the Schedule for the Houston Expo!

Sponsors

• Sponsors are key to making this event a success! Thank you to all our sponsors for being a part of this event, and making our discounted rates possible for attendees. The deadline has now passed for Sponsors and Exhibitors at this event. For reference, the sponsorship kit is still available. We are anticipating more than 250 attendees this year, and excitement is already in the air for this fresh, new event. If you have any questions, please contact us at events@ppdm.org

• Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:
  - geoLOGIC systems (Platinum Sponsor)
  - Stonebridge Consulting (Platinum Sponsor)
  - Bahwan Cybertek (Tradeshow Sponsor)
  - Infosys (Interactive Room Sponsor)
  - CB Technologies (Cocktail Reception Sponsor)
  - Katalyst Data Management (Wifi Sponsor)
  - Drillinginfo (Keynote Speaker Sponsor)
  - WellDrive (Notebooks & Pens Sponsor)
  - P2 Energy Solutions (Lunch Sponsor)
  - Repsol (Student Speaker Sponsor)
  - Houston Energy Data Science (Expo Partner)
  - Southwest Precision Printers (Print Materials Partner)
  - OilIT Journal (Media Partner)

Tradeshow

• - geoLOGIC systems (Platinum Sponsor) - With decades of experience, strong government, regulatory and partner relationships, and proven systems and processes, we provide industry leading data solutions for thousands of clients.
  - Stonebridge Consulting (Platinum Sponsor) - Stonebridge Consulting is 100% focused on oil and gas. We deliver projects end-to-end – from whiteboard concept to solution development to ongoing support. Our domain knowledge and extensive project IP drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency and reduce project timeline and costs by as much as 50%.
  - EnergyIQ (Exhibitor) - EnergyIQ helps E&P companies of all sizes transform business to be more efficient with less risk by establishing, managing, and sharing trusted data throughout the Well Lifecycle. Built on 90+ years of domain and technical expertise, the EnergyIQ solution suite and expert services solve the most complex data management challenges.
  - WellDrive (Notebooks & Pens Sponsor) - Spend more time working with data and less time searching for it at WellDrive.com.
  - CB Technologies (Cocktail Reception Sponsor) - Our mission is to provide a balance of services and solutions in the areas of Hybrid IT, Asset Intelligence, HPC & Analytics, and IT Supply Chain Optimization to augment your enterprise with the necessary tools to excel in the global marketplace.
  - IHS Markit (Exhibitor) - IHS Markit is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions.
  - Tape Ark (Exhibitor) - The premier provider of cloud based O&Gas data management services including the ingestion of live acquisition data through to migration and storage of legacy tape data into the cloud. Tape Ark liberate an oil company’s data collection into an accessible, online state using innovative and scalable digital and virtual technologies.
  - Bahwan Cybertek/Geodatafy (Tradeshow Sponsor) - BCT Oil and Gas is a division of BCT (Bahwan CyberTek), an expansion of BCT's software, services and consulting business. Our dedicated team of developers and technical experts have in-depth knowledge of Oil and Gas Geo-technical Applications, Integration, and Data Standards, which makes BCT Oil & Gas a natural partner for any organization.
  - Melin LLC (Exhibitor) - Melin Data Management is a software company helping organizations better manage their data. Our data governance software, IrisDG, helps enterprise teams streamline data governance operations from definition thru implementation and management. To learn more, visit www.irisdg.com or contact us at info@irisdg.com.
  - Informatica (Exhibitor) - Informatica is the only Enterprise Cloud Data Management leader that accelerates data-driven digital transformation. Informatica enables companies to unleash the power of data to become more agile, realize new growth opportunities, lead to new inventions resulting in intelligent market disruptions. With over 7,000 customers worldwide, Informatica is the trusted leader in Enterprise Cloud Data Management.
  - P2 Energy Solutions (Lunch Sponsor) - P2 Tobin Data is the industry standard in oil and gas mapping software and has been for 90 years. Tobin gives you the confidence to build the best, most trusted maps possible. With a history of pinpoint accuracy, and fast, quality data delivery, Tobin’s user-friendly design lets you see well, lease, and land activity with complete clarity.
  - Target Energy Solutions (Exhibitor) - TARGET is an international technology and services company delivering digital transformation solutions to data-driven industries, driving growth and value creation for clients. The MEERA DX Platform, based on open cloud computing technologies, offers access to data, people, tools and workflows to support complex business processes in the digital era.

• In conjunction with the Houston Professional Petroleum Data Expo, we will be hosting a Tradeshow - which this year will be in the same room as three of the stages, including the main stage. This Tradeshow is an excellent way to showcase your products and services directly to our attendees. The deadline has now passed to become an exhibitor at the Houston Expo. We hope you will take the time to meet each of our Exhibitors while at the Houston Expo.

• Exhibitors, you can access the Show Information Package and Freeman Information here. The Show Information Package contains all the information about set up times, booth items, etc. so we highly recommend you read it.

Plan Your Trip

• The Houston Professional Petroleum Data Expo will be at the Westin Houston Memorial City located at 945 Gessner Road, Houston, Texas. As there are five stages at this event, the layout is available in a map format. Please note that the Large Stage, Small Stage and Campfire stages are in the main Azalea Ballroom, Interactive Room 1 is in the Willow Room, and Interactive Room 2 is in the Pecan room - all located on the 4th floor of the Westin Houston Memorial City.

• A room block has been set up at the with the Westin Houston Memorial City for a single rate of $199 plus taxes/night. You can book online or directly through the Reservations Department at 1-800-934-8461 or 1-800-228-3000. This rate is only available until March 26, 2018 so book early.

• Self-Parking is available onsite at a 50% discounted rate for attendees. Tickets will be available onsite to get you the discount - please stop by our Registration Desk to get your ticket prior to leaving.

• Beyond the networking opportunities during meals and breaks, this year the Expo programming will include a refreshed Cocktail Reception on April 17. There will not be a Welcome Reception at this event.

• For those travelling from outside of the USA, please review the eligibility requirements with the Government of the United States. If you require a letter of introduction to attend, please email events@ppdm.org with your contact information.

Pricing

Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more individuals. Other discounts such as student, speaker or sponsorship codes may apply. When multiple discounts are available, only the highest discount rate will apply. Discounts are not retroactive, so please contact us PRIOR to registering to get your promotional code.

Additional Information

For more information on registration, sponsorship, speaking opportunities, or group pricing please contact Elise Sommer.

Cancellation Policy: Please visit our Terms and Conditions under "PPDM Events" to view our cancellation policy