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3–5 May 2027 | Reliant Park | Houston, Texas, USA

OTC Logo - White (Reversed)           Co-located URTeC logo

3–5 May 2027 | Reliant Park | Houston, Texas, USA

University R&D Showcase

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OTC 2027 University R&D Showcase:
Discover the Future of Offshore Energy Innovation

Connecting Academic Research with Industry Opportunity

The OTC University R&D Showcase highlights groundbreaking research and innovative projects from leading universities advancing offshore energy and offshore technology.

This unique program provides a platform for universities to present cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and future-focused initiatives to a global audience of industry professionals, researchers, investors, operators, and technology leaders attending the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).

OTC 2027 University R&D Showcase Details Coming Soon

Planning for the OTC 2027 University R&D Showcase is underway.

Additional information regarding participation opportunities, application requirements, deadlines, and program details will be announced soon.

Join us at OTC 2027 to discover innovative university research and connect with the academic institutions shaping the next generation of offshore energy technologies.

Showcase Innovation to the Global Offshore Energy Community

Participating universities gain valuable visibility and the opportunity to share their research with nearly 25,000 offshore energy professionals from around the world.

The showcase features projects and research related to:

  • Offshore engineering and technology
  • Energy innovation and sustainability
  • Robotics, automation, and digital technologies
  • Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
  • Offshore wind and renewable energy
  • Subsea systems and operations
  • Emerging offshore energy solutions

Through direct engagement with industry leaders, universities can increase awareness of their research, foster collaboration, and explore opportunities for future partnerships.

Build Connections Between Academia and Industry

The University R&D Showcase serves as a bridge between academic innovation and real-world industry application.

Attendees have the opportunity to:

  • Explore emerging research and technology advancements
  • Connect with universities and research teams
  • Discover future trends in offshore energy
  • Identify collaboration and commercialization opportunities
  • Engage with the next generation of innovators and engineers

By bringing academia and industry together, OTC helps accelerate the development of technologies that will shape the future of offshore energy.

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Application Process 

Application Process 

  • Only accredited colleges or universities will be considered.
  • No more than one project per University Department or College accepted.
  • Applicants must use an official university email.
  • Showcase content MUST be related to Offshore Technology.
Program Details

Program Details

Participating universities will showcase their R&D projects during the four days of the conference. As a participating university, you will be provided with the following:

  • Four complimentary access passes to OTC. Special Events Tickets can be purchased for an additional fee.
  • University logo featured on the OTC website.
  • Social Media campaign designed to increase awareness around your university and/or project.
  • One six-foot tabletop (behind which you can position visual display walls), two chairs.
  • One power strip for electrical needs.
  • One parking pass per participating university.
  • Each participant will be charged a USD 50 registration fee.

The university will be responsible for setting up their showcase by 0900 hours (CDT) and removing all materials by 1700 hours (CDT) on their assigned day.

Countdown to OTC 2027!

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