September 22, 2026 to September 23, 2026
2026 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Houston, Texas
#OSLC26
Overview
Lifting Offshore to New Heights by Reducing Lifting Incidents
The U.S. offshore oil and natural gas industry, in collaboration with its regulatory agencies, invites you to attend the 2026 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo, September 22-23, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest in offshore developments while sharing experiences, practices, and even information on real-life incidents.
Endorsed by
- Center for Offshore Safety
- International Association of Drilling Contractors
- National Ocean Industries Association
- Offshore Operators Committee
Questions?
Registration: [email protected]
Logistics or Sponsorship: [email protected]
Program: [email protected]
Call for Presentations
Submit Abstracts Online Now
The Call for Presentations closes Friday, March 13, 2026
View 2026 Session Topics
Session topics were selected by the 2026 Offshore Safe Lifting Conference Planning Committee based on need, relevance of topic, and industry trends. Any pertinent topics not listed below are welcome. Presentation abstracts will be reviewed by the 2026 Planning Committee.
Proposal Elements
Please include the following when submitting an abstract:
- The title of your presentation.
- The name of the session topic listed previously (select only one).
- A short abstract (250-300 words) of the proposed presentation. Please include how it is currently relevant to the industry, what objectives you will cover during the session, and the intended audience
- A brief (less than 150 words) speaker biography that explains your qualifications to speak on the topic.
- The speaker’s email address and phone number.
Submitting a Proposal
By submitting an abstract to speak at an API conference, the speaker agrees that his/her presentation and/or title will not be commercial in nature and will not promote specific companies, products or services. If your presentation is accepted you will be expected to prepare and submit within one month a draft of your presentation for further review by the conference planning group. Failure to adhere to these deadlines may result in your presentation being removed from the conference agenda and replaced with an alternate speaker. Selected speakers will be provided free registration for the day they are presenting and a discounted rate to attend the whole conference.
Abstract collection is completed online and requires the above information. Abstracts should be submitted here.
Program Details
Schedule at a Glance
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Welcome: Opening Remarks and Safety Moment |
| 8:15 am – 9:00 am | Keynote, General Session |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Welcome Reception and Networking |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | |
| 8:00 am – 8:15 am | Opening Remarks and Safety Moment |
| 8:15 am – 5:00 pm | General Session |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Closing Reception and Networking |
Sponsor & Exhibitor Information
Register as a Platinum Sponsor
Exhibitor registration will open March 24, 2026. Note all sponsorships include an exhibit booth.
Thank you for your support of the 2026 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference. We are pleased to offer a variety of opportunities for your company to showcase valuable products and services.
Apply for sponsorship items and exhibit display tables by completing your application and confirming the agreement terms here online. If you have questions during this process, please contact the Registrar at [email protected].
Sponsors receive:
- A six-foot tabletop exhibit space in a preferred location.
- Acknowledgement of the sponsorship in the conference app.
- Three complimentary registrations.
- Your company logo on signage throughout the event, including the general session.
- Your company listed as a sponsor on the API website with a link to your company website.
- Wi-Fi access and power at your display table.
- A “Sponsor” ribbon affixed to the company representative(s) badge.
Exhibitors receive:
- A six-foot tabletop exhibit space.
- Acknowledgement in the conference app.
- One complimentary registration.
- Your company listed as an exhibitor throughout the event.
- Your company listed as an exhibitor on the API website with a link to your company’s website.
- Wi-Fi access and power at your display table.
- An “Exhibitor” ribbon affixed to the company representative(s) badge.
| Opportunity | Cost | Complimentary Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum Sponsor – Available Now! (All sponsorships include an exhibit booth.) |
$6,000 | Three (3) complimentary registration included |
| Exhibitor – Available March 31, 2026 | $3,500 | One (1) complimentary registration Included |
| Additional Exhibitor | $495 |
Cancellation, Refunds, and Substitutions
Deadline for Sponsor and Exhibitor Cancellations and Refunds: Friday, July 24, 2026.
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. Full payment for sponsors and for exhibitors must be received to API no later than Friday, July 24, 2026.
Sponsors and exhibitors may cancel their obligation up to Friday, July 24, 2026. 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, July 24, 2026.
Sponsors
2026 PLATINUM SPONSORS
Exhibitors
Exhibitors Coming Soon
Registration Fees & Details
Registration Coming Soon
| By July 17 | After July 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| API Member | $695 | $785 |
| Non Member | $795 | $895 |
| Government/Academic | $595 | $595 |
Cancellation, Refunds, and Substitutions
Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026
Cancellation Fee: Less $100 of your registration fee.
Cancellations must be made in writing and sent to [email protected]. Cancellation shall be effective, final, and binding upon receipt by API. Cancellation requests received by Friday, August 21, 2026 will receive a refund of the registration fee less a $100 cancellation fee. Refunds are not provided for cancellation requests received after Friday, August 21, 2026 and will processed in the original form of payments. Substitutions within the same event may be made at any time by written request to [email protected].
