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2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition
3–5 February 2026
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center | The Woodlands, Texas, USA

Important Dates and Deadlines

EXHIBITION DATES *** 3-4 FEBRUARY 2026 *** (Tuesday & Wednesday)

 

CONFERENCE DATES *** 3-5 FEBRUARY 2026 *** (Tuesday - Thursday)

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100% Booth Space Balance due 28 January 2025

November  2025

22 November

  • Multi-Level Booth Designs Due for approval

December 2025

5 December

  • Update Company Profile for Digital Program

Please Note: We collect and share personal information that you provide to us in order to communicate with, and provide information and services to, you regarding the event.  We have a legitimate interest in processing your personal information for these reasons.  For more information, please see our privacy policy.

Exhibition Schedule - Including Move-In & Move-Out Details

 Exhibition Schedule

Rules and Regulations 

Show Days:

  • No one under the age of 15 on the show floor during show hours.
  • Anyone accessing the show floor must have an official conference badge.
  • Exhibitors may access the show floor early on show days. See the official Exhibition Schedule for specific hours.

Move-In and Move Out:

  • Exhibitor Move-In starts Sunday, 1 February goes through Monday, 2 February.  
  • Due to safety reasons, no open-toed shoes during move in or move out.  Violators will be asked to leave the exhibit floor.
  • No pets on the exhibit floor.  Service dogs are approved with proper credentials.
  • No one under the age of 18 on the show floor during move-in or move out.
  • No loading or unloading through the Marriott lobby.
  • Anyone requiring access to the show floor must have an official show badge or a wristband.
  • If bringing oversized/large equipment, please complete the Heavy Equipment Form, so that special arrangements can be made to allow access for transport to your booth space.
  • Move-out starts at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 February.  
  • Early tear-down, vacating or dis-mantling your booth is strictly prohibited. Failure to observe this rule will result in a fine of USD $1,000. Should an Exhibitor begin to dismantle or vacate its exhibit space before the official close of the show, the Exhibitor will be penalized ten (10) points from their priority point total, if applicable, invoiced USD $1,000, and be subject to loss of their right to participate in future SPE events. Floor managers/Exhibit Staff/Security Staff will report the names of companies in violation of this rule to Show Management. An email along with an invoice will be sent post-show, informing Exhibitors of their penalty, and Exhibitor will not be permitted to participate in future SPE events until all outstanding balances are collected. Exhibitors are responsible for notifying their booth personnel of this regulation. In fairness to all Exhibitors, this regulation will be uniformly enforced for all SPE Exhibitors.
  • Please see the full list of Rules and Regulations linked above.

Late Move-In
If you plan to begin your booth set up after 2:00 pm on Monday 2 February, it is mandatory that you complete a Late Move-In Notification Form.  It is imperative that late set ups order electricity, internet, and furniture prior to 2 February 2026.  If the exhibitor does not notify show management of a late arrival, said exhibitor will be presumed a no-show and the exhibit space will be re-sold or made into a lounge area.

Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) 

  • Someone must remain with the vehicle at all times while at the loading dock.
  • No loading or unloading through the Marriott lobby

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Housing Information - Coming Soon!

Exhibitor Registration - Coming Soon!

New Exhibitor Hub - Update Your Company Profile, Add a Co-Exhibitor

COMPANY PROFILE

💻 Introducing the New Exhibitor Hub.  Your one-stop resource for all exhibitor tools, updates, and deadlines.

Use the Hub to:

  • Update your online company profile
  • Access registration and the Exhibitor Services Manual
  • Submit required forms and review show information

➡️ Get Started: Visit the Exhibitor Hub

Login Instructions:

  • Click “Login” (top right corner)
  • Select “Forgot Password/First Time Login”
  • Enter your email and follow the password reset instructions (look for an email from “Events IdP” at noreply@personifyauth.com.
  • Once logged in, click on the Exhibitor Hub tab at the top

⚠️ Note: Only primary, secondary, and invoice contacts listed in our system will have access. If you're unsure, email spe.events@spe.org.

After logging in, don’t forget to:

  • Logo/Image: 400x400px
  • Fill in company details, description, product categories, and social media links
  • Complete the “About” and “Contact” sections
    ✅ Remember to click “Save” after each edit

Your exhibitor profile is an attendee's first impression of your company. Update your listing today!

PROFILE TIPS
Please DO NOT copy and paste as doing so could cause HTML characters to appear in your listing.

PROFILE UPGRADES
Upgrade options are available through A2Z. To view profile upgrade options, please log into your Exhibitor Portal.

ADD CO-EXHIBITORS 
The following may be added to your account as co-exhibitors:

  • Sister Company
  • Parent Company
  • Division
  • Manufacturing/Distributing Company
  • Joint Venture

Co-exhibitors will default to a basic listing consisting of:
Company Name, Address, and Booth Number
Website URL

  • Company Online Profile (350-character limit)
  • Six Product Categories
  • Three Press Releases
  • Three Digital Product Showcase

To add a co-exhibitor, please complete and submit the Co-Exhibitor Notification form below. Within the form, you will be able to enter co-exhibitor information and select what type of program listing you wish for them to have (basic or upgraded).

Submit a Co-Exhibitor Notification Form

 

 

Booth Specifications -  Rules and Regulations

Booth Specifications 
Rules and Regulations 

Booth Equipment Included and not included with Booth Space Purchase 
The exhibit hall is carpeted, therefore, ordering carpet is not mandatory. You may purchase or bring color specific carpeting to match your booth design or to help your booth stand out.

Electricity, furniture, and trashcans are NOT included with your booth space purchase and should be ordered separately. Please see the drop downs below for ordering information.

  • Booths that require pipe & drape will be set with an 8' high black back drape, 3’ high black side dividers, and a 11" x 17" one-line identification sign.
  • If you require higher than 8' drape, the expense will be charged to the exhibitor.
  • Back walls that face an exhibitor's booth of a Peninsula booth must be clear of all advertising or graphics that would be seen from your neighbor's booth.

Certificate of Insurance (COI) (PDF sample)
SPE requires each exhibitor to have insurance; however, proof of coverage is not required.

Photography/AV Recording Regulations
SPE is organized and operated exclusively to promote and further advance scientific and technical knowledge of offshore resources and environmental matters. To maintain the unparalleled technological experience, SPE must enforce a photography and videography policy which will protect the leading-edge technology showcased at the event. Please see the official Rules and Regulations to review the full policy.

Exhibitor Insurance Requirements

Exhibitor shall, at its own expense, secure and maintain insurance for the entire duration of the Event (move-in through move-out.)

All such insurance shall be primary of any other valid and collectible insurance of Exhibitor and shall be written on an occurrence basis. Claims made policies are not acceptable and do not constitute compliance with Exhibitor’s obligations under this paragraph.

  • Comprehensive General Liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate, combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, including coverage for personal injury, contractual, and operation of mobile equipment, products, and liquor liability (if applicable).
  • Automobile Liability insurance (required if bringing automobiles into the show venue) with limits not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, including coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, including loading and unloading operators.

The Exhibitors comprehensive General Liability and Auto Liability insurance policies shall name as additional insureds (i) Society of Petroleum Engineers, and each of its direct and indirect subsidiaries and other affiliates and (ii) the Event Facility "George R Brown Convention Center" (with no limitations).

Exhibitor’s Workers Compensation and Occupational Disease insurance will be in full compliance with all federal and state laws, covering all Exhibitor’s employees engaged in the performance of any work for the Exhibitor. All property of the Exhibitor is understood to remain under its custody and control in transit to, during the Event, and from the confines of the hall. If requested, copies of additional insured endorsements, primary coverage endorsements and complete copies of policies satisfactory to SPE, shall be promptly furnished to SPE. Certified copies of the Certificates of Insurance or policies shall provide that they may not be cancelled without 30 days’ advance written notice to SPE. The Exhibitor shall obtain a waiver of subrogation from the carrier of each policy described above and the carrier of each other policy that provides fire, explosion or any other risk coverage insuring the Exhibitor’s property, in each case releasing in full such carrier’s subrogation rights.

While Exhibitors are required to have insurance coverage, proof of said coverage is not required unless requested by SPE.

Hired Third Party Contractors (EAC’s) - Forms & Fees Information

Exhibitors are required to communicate all rules and regulations to your appointed contractor(s). We recommend you review the information below and follow up with your contractor to ensure all steps have been taken by the posted deadlines and that fees have been paid.  Without paperwork, insurance and EAC fees paid, they will not be permitted onto the show floor. 

Contractors:
If you have been hired by an exhibiting company to perform a booth build or other services, please complete the EAC Agreement linked here. Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EACs) can include booth builders, supervisors or designers, independent display companies, photographers, delivery personnel, technicians, etc.

Once your Agreement and Certificate of Insurance have been received and reviewed, you will receive emailed communication stating that you have been approved or requesting additional information if the required criteria have not been fulfilled. We will also send you an invoice with payment instructions.

The EAC fee for HFTC 2026 is USD 250.
 

EACs will be granted access to the exhibit floor to service an exhibitor only if all criteria are met and fees have been paid.

Exclusive Contractors:  For insurance and safety reasons, exclusive contractors designated in the service manual must be used for services such as:

  • - Catering
  • - Electrical
  • - Rigging
  • - Plumbing
  • - Material Handling/Forklift Operations
  • - Telecommunications

If you have been hired to build/design booth space at this event, it is mandatory that you:

  • Complete and submit the EAC Agreement by 6 January 2026
  • Provide Proof of Insurance - Mandatory (See Sample for Required Coverage) - (These should only be uploaded via the link provided.  Please DO NOT email to SPE or Freeman). 
  • Submit payment for the EAC administrative fee of $250.

Once your Agreement and Certificate of Insurance have been received and reviewed, you will receive emailed communication stating that you have been approved or requesting additional information if the required criteria has not been fulfilled.

If you need to add additional companies at a later date, please visit this section and submit another request via the online form. Please do not email requests for these additions directly to our email inbox. EACs will only be charged a one-time $250 administrative fee regardless of the number of submissions.

EACs needing access to the exhibition floor during show days will be required to have an official EAC badge. You may request up to 3 EAC badges.  Please contact  SPE Exhibits for more information.spe.events@spe.org

EACs employees only needing access to the show floor during set-up and tear-down will not need to be badged. These employees will need to check in at the freight door each morning to obtain a colored wristband. They will be required to provide government-issued photo ID’s.

Please note–failure to follow the aforementioned processes will result in a delay or denial of access to the show floor.

Official Contractor:  Freeman is our Official Show Decorator and is exempt from the above.

Please contact  spe.events@spe.org with any questions. We appreciate your cooperation!

 

Official Contractors - Order Forms (AV, Catering, Electrical, Furniture, Internet, Lead Retrieval, Freeman Quick Facts - Shipping Information) and Full Exhibitor Kit

Official Contractor - Freeman is our Official Show Decorator.

Exclusive Contractors:

For insurance and safety reasons, Exclusive Contractors designated in the Official Exhibitor Services Manual MUST be used for services such as:

  • Catering - (SPECIAL COFFEE BARS AND TASTINGS MUST BE REQUESTED MINIMUM 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE). 
  • AV, Electrical, Internet, Plumbing & Telecommunications (online orders) 
  • Drayage/Forklift Operations - Freeman - Coming soon!
  • Exhibitor Services Manual (on-line orders) - Furniture, booth designs, flooring, trashcans, etc. - Freeman - Coming soon!
  • Floral - Coming soon!
  • Freeman Quick Facts - Coming soon!
  • Freeman Shipping Information - Coming soon!
  • Hanging (20 x 20 Island or bigger) - Sign Rigging (MUST get Exhibit Management approval before a sign can be hung) - email to spe.events@spe.org
  • Heavy Equipment Form (Freeman)
  • Lead Retrieval - Coming soon!

Please contact SPE with any questions. We appreciate your cooperation!

The exhibit hall is carpeted, therefore, ordering carpet is not mandatory. You may purchase or bring color specific carpeting to match your booth design or to help your booth stand out.

Electricity, furniture, and trashcans are NOT included with your booth space purchase and should be ordered separately. Please see the drop downs below for ordering information.

Booths that require pipe & drape will be set with an 8' high black back drape, 3’ high side dividers, and a 11" x 17" one-line identification sign.

Guest Invitations - Coming Soon!

Lead Retrieval - Coming Soon!

Market Your Exhibit

You can copy & paste the following caption to your social media account or in email, and attach the exhibitor marketing ad:

We’re proud to exhibit at the 2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition. Visit our booth to learn about the latest advancements in hydraulic fracturing. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders and innovators!

Register now to visit our booth: http://go.spe.org/2026HFTC_attend

Web Banners:

Download show graphics to promote your participation on your website, social media, and emails:
When you post a banner on your site, be sure to embed this conference website link within the banner image: http://go.spe.org/2026HFTC_attend

 

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