Register Now for NAPE Summit February 18-February 20, 2026 – Houston
NAPE SUMMIT — hosted annually every February at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center — creates an inclusive environment for all energy sources to establish strategic alliances for buying, selling and trading energy-producing properties and prospects.
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES large and small fill the expo floor along with capital providers ready to close the deal. Also on the show floor, you will find law firms, emerging technologies in seismic and evaluation tools, operational efficiency and business solutions providers, data management systems and two NEW hubs showcasing renewable energy developers and bitcoin mining services.
NAPE Summit is in a class of its own — there’s no other energy expo like it. Thousands of attendees confidently participate knowing they will meet decision-makers from major and independent operators seeking investment for their lucrative opportunities. Our expo floor is buzzing and lively with the conversation of business opportunities, networking and knowledge fueled by our diverse base of exhibitors and attendees.
NAPE THEATERS offer domestic and international theater presentations, where exhibiting companies preview their current prospects to NAPE attendees with brief presentations while simultaneously offering exhibitors an opportunity to give a pitch to a large audience and drive traffic to their booths at no additional cost.
THE RENEWABLE ENERGY HUB is a dedicated space for those with renewable interests on the expo floor. The theater allows renewables businesses to showcase their energy-producing properties and educate attendees on recent developments and trends. Near the theater, there are a host of renewables companies in booths connecting with attendees and service providers to close investments or commit to future opportunities.
BITCOIN MINING is an emerging source, and operators are excited to connect, educate, invest and create leads in NAPE’s new Bitcoin Mining Hub. Bitcoin companies can also take the stage in the pavilion’s theater to highlight opportunities, communicate their interests and/or educate attendees on bitcoin and bitcoin mining.
NAPE PROVIDES A JOB FAIR complimentary to those exhibitors looking for new talent who would like to discuss career opportunities apart from business conducted on the expo show floor. With disciplines from land to engineering, geology, finance and technology, NAPE’s attendee base offers energy companies an ideal recruiting setting.
COMING SOON: MORE NAPE HUBS! After the success of the Renewables and Bitcoin additions, NAPE plans to debut a Minerals & Royalties Hub to help connect attendees with this fast-growing element to upstream transaction activity and a Tech Hub, which will provide insight into artificial intelligence, engineering and oilfield technology. Stay tuned to NAPE for more details!
2026 NAPE Summit
NAPE is the energy industry’s marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of prospects and producing properties. NAPE brings together all industry disciplines; draws in decision-makers; focuses its participation on prospect generators; and hosts companies of all sizes, from small independents to majors. With the addition of critical minerals, data centers, geothermal, minerals and non-operating, bitcoin mining and renewable energy sources to our oil and gas offerings, NAPE is the ultimate venue for energy deals.
Summit Events
The 2026 NAPE Summit is back with more deals, insights and networking opportunities than ever before! We’re introducing 3 NEW hubs — Offshore, Data Centers and Critical Minerals — combining Wednesday’s opening receptions with a musical act and hosting the Job Fair on the expo floor Thursday. Endless opportunity awaits — register or buy a booth today!
Why Attend
This event offers international and domestic purchasers a unique chance to connect, reconnect, and make deals on domestic and international levels. You can meet an ambassador from Australia, a lease negotiator from Canada and a geologist from Louisiana all in one place. Our growing attendee base also includes the renewable energy sector, service and capital providers as well as legal counsel. With that much decision-making power accessible at NAPE, deals happen.
