The MTS Houston Section will host its annual Marine/Offshore Industry Outlook Conference on March 22, 2018 in Houston in conjunction with NOIA (The National Ocean Industries Association). Now in its 41st year, this highly acclaimed half-day conference provides industry professionals with insights and forecasts for the following three years.

Oil prices are recovering and there is every indication that they will continue to rise. This, coupled with the introduction of major cost-cutting initiatives in the offshore arena, and a more business-friendly administration, suggest a much healthier outlook for the oil and gas industry. This conference allows attendees to hear firsthand from industry experts with specialized and hands on knowledge just what the next few years are likely to hold, making it a key event for all industry professionals with an eye to the future. A particularly strong program has been put together by NOIA, the event co-sponsor and includes a legislative review, financial overview and discussions on specific industry segments offshore services, drilling, construction, geology and geophysical.

• Topics that will also be discussed during a panel session include:
• Market supply and demand for the specific segment over the next 1-3 years.
• Regulatory issues and trends (international, federal, state and local).
• Technological challenges, developments and trends.
• Current and expected financial obstacles, constraints and trends.
• Personnel and training needs, availability and setbacks for specific segment.
• The most serious threats to the offshore industry and plans to cope with them.

The conference will be held at the Pelazzio, 12121 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77077 and will run from 8:30am- 1:00 pm. Lunch is included. The MTS Young Professional will host an evening reception the day before the Conference on March 21, 2018 at General Public (bar room), 797 Sorella Ct, Suite 118 in City Center, Houston 77024.

The cost of the Conference is $125.00, which includes the evening reception, the conference and lunch following the conference. For more information and registration, click here. For a more detailed program of topics and speakers, click here.

UPCOMING MTS HOUSTON PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS
March 22, 2018 –Offshore Outlook Conference – Half-day conference
March 24, 2018 - Sporting Clays - American Shooting Center
April 26, 2018 - Luncheon – Energy Dominance Offshore – Evan Zimmerman, Offshore Operators Committee
October 8-10, 2018 - Dynamic Positioning Conference, Westin Memorial City, Houston