Important Dates and Deadlines
EXHIBITION DATES *** 3-4 FEBRUARY 2026 *** (Tuesday & Wednesday)
CONFERENCE DATES *** 3-5 FEBRUARY 2026 *** (Tuesday - Thursday)
January 2026
6 January
- Co-Exhibitor Notification Form
- Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Form
- Late Set-up Notification Form
- Heavy Equipment Notification Form
- Freeman Advance Warehouse Shipping Deadline - 25 January 2026
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.
What's Included with Your Booth Space Purchase
Indoor Exhibit Space Includes:
- Standard booth draping (8-ft. high back wall and 3-ft. side rails) and identification sign (11 x 17 inch) listing Exhibitor name and booth number will be provided to all linear booths.
- Three (3) Three Complimentary Full Conference Registrations per 100 sq. ft. of Exhibit Space.
- Three (3) Complimentary Exhibits Only One-Day Guest Invitations* per 100 sq. ft. of Exhibit Space to distribute to your clients.
- Exhibitor Listing in Onsite Event Dashboard: a digital guide for attendees, featuring live updates, program information, exhibitor listings and floorplan.
- Access to Proceedings to be emailed to primary contact prior to event.
Outdoor Exhibit Space Includes:
- Twenty (20) Complimentary Full Conference Registrations
- Twenty (20) Complimentary Exhibits Only One-Day Guest Invitations* to distribute to your clients.
- Exhibitor Listing in Onsite Event Dashboard: digital guide for attendees, featuring live updates, program information and exhibitor listing and floorplan.
- Access to Proceedings to be emailed to primary contact prior to event.
*Guest invitations are not to be used for your employees/staff or for any other company’s employees/staff exhibiting at this show. This policy will be heavily enforced. Guest passes are non-refundable.
Exhibition Schedule - Including Move-In & Move-Out Details
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
Exhibitor Registration, Housing and Guest Invitations
Exhibitor Registration
To get started you need to first create a login in the new Exhibitor Hub if you haven't already done so using the directions below.
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 and click on the registration link under Tasks.
⚠️ Note: Only primary, secondary, and invoice contacts listed in our system will have access. If you're unsure, email spe.events@spe.org.
- email Maritz Customer Service
- +1.864.699.0901 and reference HFTC 2026
Each exhibiting company receives three (3) complimentary Full Conference Exhibitor Registrations per 100 square feet of booth space purchased for the purpose of registering booth personnel and any third-party contractors. (EAC's)
Additional exhibitor full conference registrations may be purchased (up to 2 times the complimentary allotment) at the rate of USD 400 / USD 450 / USD 500 each.
Paid Exhibitor Registration Deadlines and Rates:
- by 6 January - USD 400
- 7 January - 1 February - USD 450
- 2-5 February - USD 500
Complimentary and paid exhibitor registrations include access to the exhibition – early access to the exhibit floor (1 hour before opening), technical sessions, coffee breaks, lunches (must select lunch shift), reception, and one digital proceedings code (sent to the exhibitor contact).
HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are NOT included in the registration fee, but SPE has arranged a room block to save you time and money. Call the hotel directly and provide the group code SPE, or click the link below to book your hotel room at the attendee rate.
To avoid online housing scams, book your housing only through the official link provided below or directly with the hotel.
Official Conference Hotel
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380 US
+1. 281.367.9797
The room rate is 265 USD.
The SPE rate is guaranteed until 9 January 2026.
Please do not accept housing solicitations from any other company stating they are associated with Hydraulic Fracturing.
Exhibiting companies will receive three (3) complimentary Guest Invitations per 100 sq. ft. of exhibit space purchased. Invitations are for one day only and will allow your guest to access the exhibit floor.
Additional invitations can be purchased through your registration dashboard. This information was sent to the primary contact at your company.
- Cost of additional Guest Invitations - USD 85 each.
- Purchased Guest Invitations are non-refundable.
- Guest Invitations DO NOT include lunch.
- Guest invitations are not to be used for your employees/staff or for any other company’s employees/staff exhibiting at this show. This policy will be heavily enforced.
- Violating the guest invitation terms can result in a reimbursement penalty and loss of priority points. Multiple violations can result in an inability to exhibit at future SPE shows.
GUEST INVITATIONS MUST BE PREPURCHASED. If you have any questions about this program, please contact our SPE Registration Team.
Exhibitor Hub - Update Your Company Profile, Add a Co-Exhibitor
💻 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
Company Profile
Your exhibitor profile is an attendee's first impression of your company, so it is very important to make sure this information is up to date and reads exactly as you wish for it to appear in your online listing. To get started, please log into the Exhibitor Hub using your unique, case sensitive password (If this is your first time logging in, please follow the steps below). If you are in need of password assistance, please email SPE.
➡️ 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.
CONTRACTED EXHIBITORS
Contracted Exhibitors receive a complimentary full listing, which includes:
- Company Name
- Booth Number
- Website URL
- Company Address, Phone Numbers
- Online Profile (limit 1000 Characters)
- 6 Product Categories (online only)
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 for some SPE events 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 receive a complimentary basic listing, which includes the items listed above.
To add a co-exhibitor, please complete and submit the Co-Exhibitor Notification form below.
Submit a Co-Exhibitor Notification Form
Booth Specifications - Rules and Regulations
Booth Specifications
Rules and Regulations
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 linked above to review the full policy.
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to abide by the above Rules & Regulations can result in a fine and/or loss of the right to participate in future SPE events.
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 "The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & 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.
Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EACs) - Requirements
EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTORS
For insurance and safety reasons, exclusive contractors designated in the Service Manual must be used for the following services:
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Catering
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Electrical
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Rigging
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Plumbing
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Material Handling / Forklift Operations
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Internet / Telecommunications
Freeman is the Official Show Decorator and is exempt from the EAC approval process.
EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors are responsible for communicating all show rules and regulations to their appointed contractors. Please review the information below and follow up with your contractor(s) to ensure all required steps are completed by the posted deadlines and that all applicable fees are paid.
Completion of all required paperwork, proof of insurance, and EAC fee payment is mandatory for entry onto the show floor.
CONTRACTORS
If you have been hired by an exhibiting company to perform booth construction or other services, you are considered an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC). This includes, but is not limited to, booth builders, supervisors, designers, independent display companies, photographers, delivery personnel, and technicians.
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) - Upload documents only via the provided link; please do not email insurance forms to SPE or Freeman.
- Submit payment for the EAC administrative fee of $250.
Once your Agreement and Certificate of Insurance have been reviewed, you will receive an email confirming your approval or requesting additional information if requirements are incomplete. An invoice with payment instructions will also be issued.
If additional companies need to be added later, please return to this section and submit a new request using the online form. Do not email additional requests directly.
Only one $250 administrative fee will be charged per EAC, regardless of the number of submissions.
Failure to follow these procedures may result in delays or denial of show floor access.
Access to the Show FloorEACs will be granted access to the show floor only when all required documents and payments have been received and approved.
- Access during show days:
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Access to the exhibit floor will not be permitted without an official EAC badge.
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Each EAC house may request up to three (3) badges. - Contact SPE Exhibits at spe.events@spe.org for more information.
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- Access during move-in and move-out:
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Badges are not required.
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Staff must check in at the freight door each morning, present a valid government-issued photo ID, and obtain a colored wristband.
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SUBCONTRACTORS
If a Main Contractor (EAC) engages any subcontractor(s) to perform work or provide services on their behalf or on behalf of an exhibitor, the following requirements apply:
- Notification Requirement
The Main Contractor (EAC) must notify SPE in writing if a subcontractor has been hired. The notification must include the company name and scope of work for each subcontractor.
This information must be submitted prior to the subcontractor’s access to the show floor to avoid delays in approval or entry.
- Insurance Responsibility
The Main Contractor is responsible for ensuring that each subcontractor has the required insurance coverage in place or by listing the subcontractor as an additional insured on their certificate of insurance.
The Main Contractor must retain proof of this coverage and provide it upon request, and remains liable for ensuring all subcontractors are properly insured and comply with event safety and venue regulations.
- Show Floor Access
No subcontractor is permitted to begin work on the show floor until the Main Contractor has submitted the required notification and received SPE’s acknowledgment of approval (or otherwise complied with all criteria). Failure to comply may result in subcontractor access being delayed or denied.- If a subcontractor requires access during show days, they must be registered under the Main Contractor’s (EAC’s) badge allotment.
- Subcontractors are not eligible to obtain separate badges directly from SPE.
- During set-up and tear-down periods, subcontractors must follow the same check-in procedures as all EAC personnel (photo ID and wristband access).
- Accountability
The Main Contractor (EAC) is fully responsible for the conduct, safety compliance, and performance of all subcontractors working under their supervision. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in delays, denial of access, or revocation of on-site credentials.
For any questions, please contact spe.events@spe.org.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Exhibitor Order Forms, Shipping Information & 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) - Pinnacle Live
- Drayage/Forklift Operations - Freeman
- Exhibitor Services Manual (on-line orders) - Furniture, booth designs, flooring, trashcans, etc. - Freeman
- Freeman Quick Facts
- Shipping & Material Handling - Freeman
- Hanging (20 x 20 Island or bigger) - Pinnacle Live
- Heavy Equipment Form (Freeman)
- Lead Retrieval
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.
Please contact SPE with any questions. We appreciate your cooperation!
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
Exhibitor Listing:
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