Spotlight On New Technology

 

OTC was founded in 1969. This is the world's leading event for the growth of offshore resources if drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection. The Conference is held every year at Reliant Center in Houston. OTC is in the list of the largest 200 trade shows held every year in the United States.

Also it is one of the 10 largest meetings in terms of attendance. Every year more than 50,000 people and over 2,000 companies come to this show. People come from all over the world. More than 110 countries were seen recently at the exhibitions. The funds for OTC are provided by 12 industry organizations and societies, which work toghether to cause the technical program to grow each year. There are also two endorsing organizations and six supporting organizations.

The government of OTC is represented by a Board of Directors that consists of 13 agents. 11 of them are from OTC's sponsors and two from OTC's endorsing organizations.