The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has announced it would organise an industry event in Dubai next year.
The ‘Critical Issues Middle East 2016 Conference & Exhibition’ will take place at The Address Dubai Marina Hotel on December 13-14.
The IADC intends to tap drilling sector professionals for the two-day event. ‘The conference addresses the real challenges facing the global drilling industry today and those that will ultimately shape the industry in the future’, a statement posted on the IADC website says.
‘Middle East operations has its own unique set of challenges; this conference will examine those challenges and explore opportunities to advance drilling technology, develop solutions to common problems, and improve performance in the region. In addition, it provides a perfect opportunity to network, forge business relationships and advance individual knowledge and technical skills’, it says.
IADC offers to allow exhibitors to showcase their products and services ‘that advance technology, competency or HSE (Health, Safety and Environment)’.
The organisers are currently exploring sponsorship opportunities for the event and inviting bids from companies and organisations.
Fore more information about the event, visit http://www.iadc.org/event/critical-issues-me-2016/