Join Us for the American Petroleum Institute (API) 2026 Summer Exploration and Production Standards Meeting – June 15 – June 19, 2026 – St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri
Overview
Join industry leaders, technical experts, manufacturers, operators, and standards professionals at the 2026 Summer Exploration & Production Standards Meeting. Hosted by the American Petroleum Institute (API), this annual event provides a unique opportunity to participate in the development and maintenance of the standards that guide safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the global oil and natural gas industry.
Open to all interested stakeholders, the meeting serves as a collaborative forum where technical committees, subject-matter experts, and industry leaders work together to advance best practices and shape the future of exploration and production operations.
Why Attend?
API’s standards program is one of the industry’s most respected initiatives, encompassing more than 800 standards that support every segment of the petroleum and natural gas value chain. The Committee on Standardization of Oilfield Equipment and Materials (CSOEM) oversees approximately 400 standards, including more than 275 standards that form the foundation of the API Monogram Program.
Participation offers attendees a front-row seat to the standards development process while providing valuable opportunities for professional growth, technical learning, and industry networking.
Benefits of Participation
- Gain insight into new and revised API upstream standards and recommended practices.
- Learn the technical rationale behind industry standards that support safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible operations.
- Explore API-sponsored research and future technology initiatives.
- Network with industry peers, technical experts, manufacturers, and operators.
- Meet exhibitors showcasing innovative products, services, and technologies.
- Earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) to maintain professional certifications.
- Qualify for drawings for complimentary registration to the 2027 Winter Exploration & Production Standards Conference.
Technical Committees & Program Areas
The meeting features participation from technical subcommittees reporting to the Committee on Standardization of Oilfield Equipment and Materials (CSOEM), including:
- Tubular Goods
- Valve & Wellhead Equipment
- Drilling Structures
- Well Cements
- Field Operating Equipment
- Drilling, Completion & Fluids
- Fiberglass & Plastic Pipe
- Drilling Well Control Equipment
- Subsea Production Equipment
- Quality Management
- Completion Equipment
- Supply Chain Management
- Materials Engineering
- Drilling & Production Technology
Note: Not all subcommittees may meet during this conference. Please refer to the official program for the most current schedule.
Who Should Attend
- Oil country tubular goods manufacturers and users
- Well control and drilling equipment professionals
- Well cement and drilling fluid specialists
- Drilling and hoisting equipment manufacturers and operators
- Subsea production system professionals
- Materials engineers
- Quality management professionals
- Supply chain and procurement leaders
- Standards development participants and technical experts
Please note: Registration is required to receive access to the conference mobile meeting application.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
Showcase your company’s products, services, and expertise to a highly engaged audience of technical professionals and industry decision-makers.
| Opportunity | Investment | Complimentary Registrations |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor – Lanyards | $8,500 | 3 Registrations |
| Sponsor | $5,000 | 2 Registrations |
| Exhibitor | $3,000 | 1 Registration |
| Additional Exhibitor | $600 | — |
Sponsors and exhibitors receive prominent recognition through event signage, the conference app, the API website, exhibit space near registration, Wi-Fi access, and dedicated sponsor or exhibitor identification.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Cancellation Deadline: April 17, 2026
Hotel Information
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
1820 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Group Rate: $229 per night (single or double occupancy)
Mention the API 2026 Summer Exploration & Production Standards Meeting when making your reservation to receive the discounted group rate.
Reservation Deadline: May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time, or until the room block sells out.
Registration Fees
| Registration Type | Before May 1 | After May 1 | On-Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| API Member | $795 | $945 | $1,125 |
| Committee Member | $895 | $1,045 | $1,225 |
| Non-Member | $995 | $1,145 | $1,325 |
| One-Day Participant | $450 | $650 | $750 |
Early Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026
Refund Deadline: May 15, 2026
First-Time Attendee Sponsorship Program
Help develop the next generation of industry standards leaders by sponsoring a first-time attendee from your organization. Qualified new participants may receive complimentary registration when sponsored by a current API standards participant from the same company.
Sponsors may register up to two first-time attendees under this program, providing valuable exposure to API standards development activities and industry collaboration opportunities.
Join your peers in St. Louis and play an active role in shaping the standards that drive the future of the global oil and natural gas industry.
