November 10, 2026 to November 11, 2026

21st Annual API Cybersecurity Conference for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry

Woodlands Waterway Marriott, The Woodlands, Texas

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Protecting Energy Through Cybersecurity

Join us at the 21st 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 21 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 10, 2026
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 11, 2026
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

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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 21 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 2026 Conference Program includes over 60 presentations in 3 tracks:

  • Leadership Panel: CISO Showdown
  • Application Security and SecDevOps
  • Compliance / New Regulations
  • ICS Cyber Security
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Cyber Incident Management Workshop
  • Next Generation SOC / Security Orchestration
  • Generative AI Platform Risks and Security
  • Zero Trust
  • Threat Hunting and Threat Intelligence
  • Cyber Security Insurance
  • Addressing the Human Element
  • Cyber Incident Management
  • Cyber Security Architecture
  • API Conference 20th Anniversary Retrospective and Past Chair Panel

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.

Keynote Speakers

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Sponsors

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Exhibitors

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Booth Number  Sponsors & Exhibitors
1 Reserved for Platinum
2 Reserved for Silver or higher
3 Reserved for Platinum
4 Reserved for Platinum
5 HOLD – RESERVED
6 Reserved for Gold or higher
7 Reserved for Platinum
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10 Reserved for Gold or higher
11 Reserved for Silver or higher
12 Reserved for Exhibitor
13 Reserved for Gold or higher
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200 Reserved for Silver or higher
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203 Reserved for Gold or higher
206 Reserved for Silver or higher
207 Reserved for Platinum
208 Reserved for Silver or higher
209 Reserved for Gold or higher
300 Reserved for Exhibitor
301 Reserved for Gold or higher
302 Reserved for Silver or higher
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306 Reserved for Gold or higher
307 Reserved for Silver or higher
308 Reserved for Silver or higher
309 Reserved for Silver or higher
400 Reserved for Silver or higher
401 Reserved for Platinum
402 Reserved for Silver or higher
403 Reserved for Platinum
405 Reserved for Silver or higher
406 Reserved for Silver or higher
407 Reserved for Exhibitor
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409 Reserved for Exhibitor

Booths to be Assigned

Hotel

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Dr.
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Call: 281-367-9797
Room Rate: $264/night: Mention API Cybersecurity Conference
Reservation Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5pm EST, or until room block is sold out
Online Reservations Coming Soon

Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time 3 day[s] before arrival. Cancellations after the deadline will incur a fee determined by the length of the reservation.


Avoid Housing Scams

Note: API has not contracted with any third party for hotel arrangements and will not call or email you directly to make housing arrangements on your behalf.

Should you receive a call or email from a third-party provider, please collect as much information as you can and let us know immediately. “Room Poachers” have been known to act as representatives of API, or authorized providers of API, to offer room discounts or alternative accommodations to our attendees – often to the attendee’s detriment. These companies are not affiliated with API, and reservations made through these companies for our meeting cannot be guaranteed.

How It Works

This deceptive practice (called “room poaching”) is carried out by third‐party companies that act as travel agencies, wholesalers, or even API to solicit registrants for room reservations. The poacher might inform registrants that the hotel room block is “sold out,” and that if you do not book with them immediately, you may not get a room. Room poachers make it more difficult for us to meet our room block commitments and expose us to penalties and increased room rates for our events. Room poachers often don’t deliver on promises to customers. When customers arrive, reservations are non‐existent, or the hotels are not conveniently located. Sometimes the rooms have been cancelled and hefty cancellation fees have been placed on the customer’s credit card.

Don’t Be Deceived

If you are contacted by anyone asking if you need a room for the API Conference, please get as much information as you can (their name, company name, phone number, etc.) and pass it along to [email protected]. Always make your room reservation directly with the information provided by API or a trusted source.

API will use all legal means possible to prevent these groups from operating.

Please contact [email protected]with any questions.

Registration Fees & Details

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Register By
Friday, September 25
Register After
Friday, September 25
API Member $795 $895
Non-Member $895 $995
Government/Academic $595 $595

Cancellation Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026
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 9, 2026. Cancellation shall be effective, final, and binding upon receipt by API. Cancellation requests received by Friday, October 9, 2026, will receive a refund of the registration fee less a $100 cancellation fee, and will be processed in the original form of payment. Refunds are not provided for cancellation requests received after Friday, October 9, 2026.  Registration fees are non-transferable to other API meetings. Substitutions within the same event may be made at any time by written request to [email protected].

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