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SPE Workshop: Cementing Challenges With Well Abandonment
27–28 May 2026 | Galveston, Texas

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SPE Workshop: Cementing Challenges With Well Abandonment
27–28 May 2026 | Galveston, Texas

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Upcoming Deadlines

Item Due Date Submit To
Presentation Title (for publishing) 20 January 2026 email to Session Chairs
Presentation Template (pptx) 13 May 2026 email to Session Chairs
Presentation Release (online form)
Three options: share slides, share edited slides, or no sharing.		 13 May 2026 online – before the event
Poster Guidelines (pdf) 13 May 2026 email PDF of Poster to Session Chairs

 

  • Submit the presentation slides or poster to your session chairs by the due date.
    • Slides and posters are reviewed for commercialism, content, length and readability.
  • Bring the final version of your presentation with you to the workshop on a USB drive.
    • Presentations will be uploaded on the presentation laptop during breakfast each morning. 
  • Bring the final poster to the workshop, along with a PDF version on USB drive.
  • A URL containing released copies of the presentations and posters will be available following the workshop. Complete your presentation release form before the workshop.

Presentation Guidelines

Slide Format

  • 16 x 9 widescreen format
  • Slides and presentation must be in English

Poster Format

  • Should not exceed 36-inches tall and 48-inches wide
  • A poster hard board with easel will be provided by SPE
  • The poster will be secured with Velcro or double-sided tape

Commercialism Policy

  • Generic descriptions should replace commercial trade names or trademarked materials
  • Company logos allowed on title and closing slide only
  • Company logos allowed at the beginning or ending of the poster only
  • Text which is overtly commercial in tone or intent within presentation titles, slides, text, tables, figures, animation, audio, and video is prohibited

Presentation Length 

  • 15 minute presentation (limit slides), followed by 15 minutes of discussion (session chairs may provide a different timing)
  • Use the discussion period to encourage lively comments. Challenge the audience and ask them questions. Be thought-provoking

What to Include

  • Data to support your ideas and solidify your message
  • Case histories/field examples
  • Best practices
  • Failures and challenges
  • Lessons learned 
  • New data/information - Do not restate a previous presentation or paper

Audio Visuals

  • All video links in PowerPoint should be embedded within the presentation. If sound is needed, contact the SPE staff liaison, before the workshop.
  • A computer, LCD projector, wireless microphone, wireless advancer, and laser point will be provided. If you require any additional or special audiovisual needs, contact the SPE staff liaison, before the workshop.

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