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Exhibits
Over 8,000 energy professionals attended the 2024 NAPE Summit. 2025 will draw even more attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. If there’s prospect, product or service to be bought or sold in the energy business, you’ll find it at our expo.
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Energy Business Conference
The NAPE Energy Business Conference features presentations from several C-suite presenters and respected energy leaders are brought on stage to discuss some of the industry's most pressing topics. Providing attendees extra networking time along with exclusive insights from the experts the day before the expo floor opens.
Icebreaker
Attendees and Exhibitors mix and mingle at NAPE’s renowned networking event — the Icebreaker. Join industry professionals as they initiate the process of making deals happen.
Prospect Previews
Prospect Previews offer exhibiting companies the limelight to showcase their prospects or undeveloped lease and minerals on stage to expo floor attendees and then return to their booth to continue making deals.
Bitcoin Mining Hub
The Bitcoin Mining Hub debuted at the 2023 NAPE Summit after being first introduced to NAPE in 2022. The Bitcoin Mining Hub included education, exhibitors and company presentations showcasing technology and opportunities for investment. It provided the largest venue for oil and gas professionals to establish partnerships and explore how to incorporate this powerful tool into an effective asset management strategy.
Renewable Energy Hub
Introducing the Renewable Energy Hub: A dedicated space on the expo floor is for sponsors, exhibitors and attendees who work in renewables or are interested in learning more about sustainable energy opportunities.
Minerals & NonOp Hub
After the success of the Renewables and Bitcoin additions, NAPE debuted a Minerals & NonOp Hub in 2024 to help connect attendees with this fast-growing element to upstream transaction activity. The Minerals & NonOp Hub connects attendees with this fast-growing element to upstream activity, bringing together pioneers, buyers, sellers and industry influencers for a synergistic exchange of ideas and opportunities. Connect, collaborate and conquer the minerals and royalties market like never before.
NAPE Expo Charities
Started in 2009, the NAPE Charities has distributed millions of dollars to help support a variety of charitable organizations.
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Government Affairs Session
The NAPE Theater will feature a presentation from a government affairs representative to inform attendees about federal regulations, reforms, and updates concerning the energy industry.
Summit Sweepstakes Drawings
Stick around on Friday to win the NAPE Summit Sweepstakes!
Lunch & Brunch
NAPE recognizes the value in offering free fuel in an environment conducive to networking. Take advantage of the complimentary meal options included in your NAPE registration. On Thursday, the buffet lunch will be serving fried chicken with all the fixings – a NAPE favorite! And back by popular demand, Friday will feature brunch with Texas–sized breakfast burritos!
Job Fair
The Job Fair is NAPE's proactive approach to providing a private environment for job seekers to engage with the right personnel from companies looking to hire as the industry rebounds. What better way to recruit than at NAPE!
Energy Innovation Case Competition
Putting Energy Innovation to the Test.
Why Attend?
For over 30 years, the energy industry's top decision makers descend upon Houston with the same purpose: to make deals happen. E&P 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 & business solution providers, data management systems, and two NEW pavilions showcasing renewable energy developers and Bitcoin mining services.
Year after year, NAPE has established itself as the must-attend event where professionals from all disciplines go to keep their fingers on the ever-changing pulse of the energy industry.
Registration Information
Registration for the 2025 NAPE Summit will open this summer.
Travel & Housing
NAPE Summit is annually held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. We reserve blocks of rooms at multiple downtown hotels at special NAPE rates. Blocks regularly fill up and sell out, so make your reservations early.
Insider tip: Did you know that NAPE sponsors receive priority access to housing opportunities?
International Attendees
Bonjour! ¡Hola! Hello! International prospects and exhibits are integrated alongside domestic prospects on the NAPE show floor, giving attendees easy access to deal making opportunities from around the world. Additionally, the NAPE Energy Business Conference features speakers and presentations highlighting international topics and worldwide energy industry forecasts.
Look for the INT'L mark on the expo floor and in show materials to quickly identify events and exhibitors with an international focus.