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Consular Corps of Houston Luncheon Wednesday , November 29 , 2017 featuring Stephen Graham , Executive Director , Offshore Technology Conference
The Offshore Technology Conference ( OTC ) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters .
Founded in 1969 , OTC ’ s flagship conference is held annually in Houston . OTC has expanded technically and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference , OTC Brasil , and OTC Asia .
OTC ranks among the largest 200 trade shows held annually in the United States and is among the 10 largest meetings in terms of attendance .
OTC is sponsored by 13 industry organizations and societies , who work cooperatively to develop the program each year . OTC also has two endorsing organizations and ten supporting organizations
Stephen Graham is responsible for SPE global operations including all conferences , exhibitions , forums , and workshops . He also is executive director for the Offshore Technology Conference . Prior to his appointment as chief operating officer , he served as managing director , Americas . He joined SPE in 2001 .
10 iF Magazine | January 2018