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AADE National Technical Conference & Exhibition 2027
When: Apr 13, 2027 to Apr 14, 2027
The American Association of Drilling Engineers will host the 2027 National Technical Conference and Exhibition
covering topics including case histories, improvements and innovations in drilling. This conference will be of
interest to major and independent operators, service companies, drilling contractors, equipment and materials
suppliers, manufacturers and distributors.
covering topics including case histories, improvements and innovations in drilling. This conference will be of
interest to major and independent operators, service companies, drilling contractors, equipment and materials
suppliers, manufacturers and distributors.
Conference Venue:
105 North Main Street
Midland, TX 79701
Parking Map (parking garages are free)
Hotel Information:
Wyndham Midland Downtown
117 W Wall Street
Wyndham Midland Downtown
117 W Wall Street
Midland, TX 79701
Call 432-683-6131 for reservations.
AADE room rate $149/night
Registration Information:
$650 - Per Delegate Early Registration through Feb 14th (Register by Feb 14th and save $100)
$750 - Per Delegate Late Registration (Feb 15-Apr 2)
$750 - Per Delegate Late Registration (Feb 15-Apr 2)
Registration includes the full 2 day conference, admission to all technical papers and poster sessions, access to exhibit hall, keynote, panel, networking receiption, daily continental breakfast and conference lunches.
Deadline to pre-register is Friday, April 2, 2027 (unless sold out).
Student Registration:
$125 per Student
$125 per Student
*Must be currently enrolled and a student section member at an AADE Student Section. Current Student ID required upon check in. Students will require an access code to register. Contact aadecarolyn@att.net to verify the access code. Student registration applies only to currently enrolled students.
Click here to view the cancellation policy. AADE does not sell or distribute attendee lists. Any company claiming to sell our attendee data is not affiliated with this event.
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$3,000 – Early Bird Rate through Dec 31, 2026.
$4,000 – Standard Rate beginning Jan 1, 2027.
$4,000 – Standard Rate beginning Jan 1, 2027.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
$8,000 Platinum
• Includes 4 registration passes, an 8x10 exhibit booth space, full page ad in conference program and logo prominently displayed at the conference in high traffic area
$5,500 Gold
• Includes 3 registration passes, a half page ad in the conference program and logo displayed at the conference
$3,500 Silver
• Includes 2 registration passes, a quarter page ad in the conference program and logo displayed at the conference
$2,000 Bronze
• Includes 1 registration pass and logo in the conference program.
$3,000 Exhibit Booth Only (Early Bird rate until Dec 31, 2026, then rate increases to $4,000)
• Includes 8x10 exhibit booth space, 2 registration passes and logo in the conference program. Each 8’ x 10’ booth includes: black backdrop with a 3’ high side drop; an electric outlet; waste basket; booth ID sign; 6’ draped table; and 2 chairs. Up to 4 booth staff are permitted (lunch not included for booth staff).
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS:
· Includes 1 registration pass and logo displayed during sponsored event & conference program
$2,500 - Breakfast Sponsor (2 available)
$2,500 - Coffee Break Sponsor (4 available)
• Sponsor may provide branded cocktail napkins to be used during sponsored break.
$2,500 – Luncheon Co-Sponsor (4 available)
$2,500 -- Networking Reception Sponsor (4 available)
$1,500 – Media-Audio/Visual Sponsor (4 available)
$3,500 – Conference Bag Sponsor (1 available)
$1,500 – Student Program Sponsor (4 available)
$1,000 – Conference Bag Insert Sponsor
• Item to be provided by Sponsor to be included in the conference bag (ex: flyer, brochure, small gift)
Deadline for logos in the conference program is February 1, 2027. After this date, sponsors will be recognized on signage at the event.
Email the Conference Coordinator, Carolyn Hendricks, at aadecarolyn@att.net for questions & more information regarding conference venue, registration, exhibiting and sponsoring.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS & CASE HISTORIES:
Please click the link below for information regarding 1) Industry Papers and 2) University Student Poster and Presentation Contest.
Abstract Submission open as of MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACT.
Industry Papers Deadlines:
October 5, 2026 — Authors will be notified of acceptance
January 29, 2027 — Papers will be due
March 15, 2027 — PowerPoint Presentations will be due
University Student Poster Competition :
November 30, 2026 – Abstracts will be due.
December 18, 2026 – Authors will be notified of acceptance.
March 15, 2027 – Paper and Presentations will be due
For any questions or concerns regarding submissions, please contact the Program Coordinator.
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