November 11, 2025 to November 12, 2025
20th Annual API Cybersecurity Conference for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Woodlands Waterway Marriott, The Woodlands, Texas
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Submission Deadline – Friday, June 6, 2025
Protecting Energy Through Cybersecurity
Join us at the 20th Annual API Cybersecurity Conference & Expo and discover methods for thwarting the bad guys, what the scene looks like over the horizon and how the latest technologies can help you counter cyber espionage, address cyber warfare, and make your cyber efforts secure.
Cyber Continuity: Oil and Gas Resiliency in the Digital Era
The API Cybersecurity Conference has been an annual event since 2005. For 20 years it has been the only cybersecurity conference dedicated to the oil and natural gas industry and has a loyal and dedicated attendee base. It is also volunteer-driven, both at the planning committee and speaker level. We consistently produce a compelling conference program, with a focus on safety, best practices, and innovation. In addition, the conference provides an opportunity for attendees to earn CPEs (Continuing Professional Education), maintaining their certifications and required hours. Finally, the conference provides the opportunity for networking and idea exchange, with our dedicated sponsors and exhibitors sharing their latest products and services.
Schedule at a Glance
| Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 5:30 pm | Keynote, General Session (3 Tracks) |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Attendee Lunch |
| 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Welcome Reception and Networking |
| Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | |
| 7:30 am – 8:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 5:15 pm | Keynote, General Session (3 Tracks) |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Attendee Lunch |
| 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm | Closing Reception and Networking |
Questions?
- Registration: Aeyesha Farooqui, 202-682-8127, [email protected]
- Logistics or Sponsorship: [email protected]
- Program: Suzanne Lemieux, 202-682-8453, [email protected]
Program Details
The work of the problem-solvers of our industry is never done.
The API Cybersecurity Conference has been an annual event since 2005. For 20 years it has been the only cybersecurity conference dedicated to the oil and natural gas industry and has a loyal and dedicated attendee base. It is also volunteer-driven, both at the planning committee and speaker level. We consistently produce a compelling conference program, with a focus on safety, best practices, and innovation.
The 2024 Conference Program included over 60 presentations in 3 tracks:
- Opening Keynote: Diana Kelly, Project AI
- Opening Panel: Academic Institutions
- Cloud Computing Security Trade Offs
- Addressing the Human Element
- Threat Hunting and Threat Intelligence Support
- ICS Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence and All of its Meanings
- Threat Hunting and Intelligence Programs
- Third Party Risk and Supply Chain Risk Management
- Leadership Panel
- Government Panel
- Cybersecurity Insurance
- Application Security and SecDevOps
- Cyber Incident Management & Exercises
- New Regulations and Their Impact on Operations
- Cybersecurity Architecture
- Lessons Learned from Framework Implementation: What Works Well?
- IT/OT Convergence
- Emerging Technologies
- Identity and Access Management
The 2024 Conference had over 750 attendees; we are on track for even higher attendance in 2025.
Who Should Attend
- IT Management
- IT Security Professionals
- Operational Technology/PCS/ICS/SCADA Professionals
- System Administrators
- Database Administrators
- Data Privacy Specialists
- Application Support Personnel
- Legal
- Human Resources Professionals
- Operational Technology Auditors
- Compliance Officers
- Corporate Security Professionals
- Anyone interested in learning about state of the art security practices and their practical implementation as well as securing their enterprise and its core processes.
Sponsor & Exhibitor Information
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
New for 2025: 20th Anniversary Diamond Sponsor – Additional information available in the Sponsor/Exhibitor Prospectus
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Download the Sponsor and Exhibitor Terms – Available Soon
| Opportunity | Cost |
| Diamond Sponsor | $25,000 |
| Platinum Sponsor | $20,000 |
| Gold Sponsor | $15,000 |
| Silver Sponsor | $12,500 |
| Exhibitor | $7,500 |
| Additional Sponsor/Exhibitor | $495 |
Deadline for Sponsor and Exhibitor Cancellations and Refunds: Friday, September 12, 2025
Payment is due in full at the time of registration. If you require an invoice, your payment is due thirty (30) days from the receipt of your invoice. Sponsor and Exhibitor full payments must be received to API no later than Friday, September 12, 2025.
Sponsors and Exhibitors may cancel their obligation up to Friday, September 12, 2025. However, 50% of the fee for Sponsors and for Exhibitors is nonrefundable. Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Refunds will not be given on cancellations received after Friday, September 12, 2025.
Additional Exhibitor Staff Registration
Register Additional Exhibitors – Available Soon
Please register your exhibit staff by Friday, October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern.
This $495 “Additional Sponsor/Exhibitor” fee is for the registration of each additional sponsor/exhibitor after the initial representative from the sponsoring/exhibiting company. Fee includes admission to all conference sessions, exhibit area, lunches, and receptions. We do not have an “Exhibits Only” or “Exhibits Staff Only” registration for this conference. Badges are not transferable. All exhibit staff must register.
To be eligible for the above rate, Additional Sponsor/Exhibitor must be a direct employee of exhibiting or sponsoring company. API will request proof (i.e. business card) of direct employment and ID at the conference registration desk.
Exhibitor Schedule at a Glance
| November 10, 2025 | |
| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Registration Services Open |
| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Exhibitor Set-Up |
| November 11, 2025 | |
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration Services Open |
| 6:30 am – 7:30 am | Exhibitor Set-Up |
| 7:30 am – 6:00 pm | Expo Open & Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall |
| November 12, 2025 | |
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration Services Open |
| 7:30 am – 2:30 pm | Expo Open |
| 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Exhibitor Tear-Down |
| 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Closing Reception* |
*Held in Prefunction Area. Exhibitors are welcome to attend.
Exhibitor Portal Login
All exhibitors must access the exhibitor portal for deadlines, shipping information, and to register your exhibit staff. Login information has been sent from [email protected] to the primary contact that registered for the exhibit booth/sponsorship. Please contact your internal colleague for access.
Exhibit Booth Information
Each exhibitor will be provided a draped 10’ wide x 8′ deep exhibit booth (80 square feet). Each booth has a 6′ x 2.5′ draped table that can be removed. Each booth includes two chairs and a garbage can. A company sign will be provided above your booth. One 120 volt electrical outlet will be provided at no charge, as well as complimentary WiFi. Note: Set up outside of the set up times listed above is strictly forbidden. No exhibitor badges or materials will be distributed outside of these times.
Additional Audio Visual
Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own AV. Electricity and free WIFI will be provided to all exhibitors.
Shipping Information
Exhibitors are required to ship to the Freeman warehouse. Do not ship directly to the hotel.
API is not responsible for shipping to or from the conference hotel.
Exhibitor Order Forms
Each exhibit booth includes: 10′ black drape behind booth, 3′ black drape between booths, one 6′ x 30″ skirted exhibit table, carpet, two side chairs, and one wastebasket. One (1) 120 volt electrical outlet will also be provided to each exhibit booth. Free wireless internet access is provided throughout the exhibit area and meeting space, made possible by our sponsors..
Exhibitors are responsible for ordering the following from Freeman:
- Booth furniture
- Literature/Display stands
To access the Freeman Decorating Services Handbook or Freeman online, please visit the Exhibitor Portal.
Order early to take advantage of Freeman advance order rates; Place your order by October 17, 2025.
Cvent LeadCapture
Cvent, the provider of our conference app and registration system, is making available their app-based LeadCapture system. Order early for best pricing.
Additional information can be found in the Exhibitor Portal.
Event code: Coming Soon
Exhibitor Regulations
- Attendees and Sponsoring/Exhibiting companies are prohibited from conducting ancillary activities or events during conference hours, including the receptions.
- All booth activities must take place within the confines of the assigned booth space.
- Booth activities deemed too disruptive may be discontinued at Show Management’s discretion.
- All promotional activities and distribution of literature must take place within the confines of the assigned booth. Distribution outside of the confines of the booth, including all API and Marriott Woodlands public areas is strictly prohibited
- If a booth noise level is particularly disturbing or disruptive, Show Management will direct that the noise be turned down.
- All speakers must face inward and not out towards the aisles or neighboring Exhibits. Exhibitors found in non-compliance, will be required to modify the direction of the speakers to a more suitable position.
- No element can impede the aisles; All demonstrations must take place within the confines of the assigned booth space.
- A maximum height of eight feet is allowed only in the rear half of the booth space, with a four foot height restriction on all materials (product or equipment) in the front half of the booth.
- All booths should be designed in such a way so as to eliminate line of sight obstructions from one exhibit to the next.
- Delivery or removal of any portion of an exhibit will not be permitted during exhibit hours.
Sponsors
2025 Sponsors Coming Soon
Exhibitors
2025 Exhibitors Coming Soon
Hotel
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Dr.
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Call: 281-367-9797
Room Rate: $256/night: Mention API Cybersecurity Conference
Reservation Deadline: Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5pm EST, or until room block is sold out
Online Reservations
Registration Fees & Details
Registration Coming Soon
| Register By Friday, September 26 |
Register After Friday, September 26 |
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| API Member | $695 | $785 |
| Non-Member | $795 | $895 |
| Government/Academic | $595 | $595 |
Cancellation Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025
Cancellation Fee: Less $100 of your registration fee.
Cancellations, Refunds, and Substitutions:
Cancellations and request for refunds must be made in writing and sent to [email protected] by Friday, October 10, 2025. Cancellation shall be effective, final, and binding upon receipt by API. Cancellation requests received by Friday, October 10, 2025, will receive a refund of the registration fee less a $100 cancellation fee. Refunds are not provided for cancellation requests received after Friday, October 10, 2025, and will be processed in the original form of payment. Substitutions are welcome.
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