Continuing Westwood’s exclusive in-person Autumn series of seminars, join us for Offshore Energy Houston: State of the Market 2026 on Tuesday 27th October 2026.
Location: The Magnolia Room, Norris Centre, CityCentre, Houston
A full day event, you’ll hear from our Offshore Energy Services and Global Exploration & Appraisal lead analysts, as well as invited guest speakers and panellists.
We’ll be offering a deep dive into the investment trends driving demand across subsea and offshore production infrastructure, as well as global rig trends in a tightening market, before reviewing key wells to watch and the outlook for exploration.
Breakfast, lunch and an evening networking reception split the presentation sessions and you have the option to register for the morning, afternoon or both session groups.
08:30-09:30
Registration and Networking Breakfast
09:30-09:40
Gareth Hector, Group Marketing Director, Westwood
Welcome and Introductions
09:40-09:50
David Linden, Executive Director, Westwood
Global Context
09:50-10:10
Mark Adeosun, Director SubseaLogix / PlatformLogix, Westwood
Global Offshore Field Development Outlook
10:10-10:30
Cinnamon Odell, Director RigLogix, Westwood
Global Offshore Drilling Rig Outlook
10:30-10:50
Doug Becker, Senior Equity Research Analyst, Capital One
A Wall Street Perspective on Offshore Energy Services
After more than a decade of headwinds, the industry has emerged leaner and more consolidated, prioritizing free cash flow over fleet expansion. As US unconventional oil output shows signs of maturing, compelling economics and energy security are drawing increasing investor interest offshore.
10:50-11:10
Morning Coffee Break
11:10-11:30
Graeme Bagley, Head of Global Exploration & Appraisal, Westwood
Global Exploration Outlook and Implications for the Service Sector
11:30-12:10
Panel Session: The Evolution of Offshore Energy Services:
Lessons from the Past Decade and the Future of the Industry
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12:10-13:25
Registration and Networking Lunch
13:25-13:45
Jamie Collard, Senior Exploration Research Manager, Westwood
High Impact Exploration Review
13:45-14:05
Bill Heins, Chief Geoscientist, Getech
Case Studies: Geoscience Solutions Delivering Real-World Results
14:05-14:25
Graeme Bagley, Head of Global Exploration & Appraisal, Westwood
The Outlook for Exploration
14:25-14:45
Afternoon Coffee Break
14:45-15:15
David Conroy, Partner, Bain & Co
Exploration’s Next Chapter: A Structural Rebuild – Not Just Bigger Budgets
Exploration is entering a new phase, but success will require more than higher spending. In this presentation David will argue that the industry’s challenge is not to drill more wells, but to rebuild the system that converts geological opportunity into investable supply. Future success will depend on strengthening access, capability, governance, capital discipline, long-term commitment, and aligning organizations top to bottom to support it.
15:15-16:00
Exploration Panel Session: What it takes to Rebuild Exploration
16:00-16:10
Closing Remarks
16:10
Invitation Reception
Registrations are invited to attend one session or both sessions, using the options below.
We have a limited number of places available for students and academics. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] with your name, location, email, academic institution and relevant study course.
