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The heavy iron issue · 2027

Power generation, oil & gas & electrical trade shows 2026–2027Heavy iron. Hard hats. Big contracts.

Power generation, oil and gas and electrical trade shows 2026–2027 in the U.S., 25 events in one guide. The largest are Gastech (September 14–17, 2027, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston; 60,000 attendees, per dmg events), the Offshore Technology Conference (May 3–5, 2027, NRG Park, Houston; 25,000 energy professionals, per OTC) and POWERGEN (January 18–21, 2027, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City; 8,164 registered in 2026). OTC sells indoor space at $44/sq ft through December 18, 2026, APEC lists 2027 in-line booths at $4,070 and NAPE vendor booths cost $7,750 per 10×10 through December 11, 2026.

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11 trade shows14 conferences3 global showsBy the Purple Exhibits team.
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01 THE TOP 7

Biggest power, oil and gas and electrical trade shows in the U.S. Seven floors. Where the iron and the contracts meet.

Ranked by each organizer’s latest published figure. Gastech and OTC, both in Houston, lead by a wide margin; POWERGEN leads power generation and APEC the electrical side.

  1. Panorama of the full George R. Brown Convention Center facade seen from Discovery Green park in HoustonGastech 2027September 2027 · Houston60,000 attendees from 150 countries, per dmg events
  2. Exterior of Reliant Center at the Houston event complexOffshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2027May 2027 · Houston25,000 energy professionals, per OTC
  3. Technicians maintaining the open low pressure section of a large steam turbinePOWERGEN 2027January 2027 · Salt Lake City8,164 registered professionals at POWERGEN 2026, per Clarion Events
  4. Electrician using a multimeter to check connections inside an open electrical panelNETA PowerTest 2027March 2027 · Orlando1,500+ attendees, per NETA
  5. Aerial view of the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center above Silver Lake Marina on Grapevine LakeAFPM Summit 2027August 2027 · Grapevine1,300+ refinery and petrochemical attendees, per AFPM
  6. Hotel tower and domed entrance of the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada, seen from the parking lotIEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) 2027March 2027 · Reno719 attendees in 2026, per IEEE IAS ESW
  7. Engineer soldering a circuit board under a bright lamp in a workshopAPEC 2027 (Applied Power Electronics Conference)March 2027 · New Orleans300+ companies signed to exhibit for 2027, per APEC

Ranked by the most recent figure each organizer publishes; some are counts from 2026, some are organizer figures with no year, and APEC publishes an exhibitor count rather than attendance, so it closes the list. NAPE, IMAGE, Data Center World and several others publish no attendance count on the pages linked in this guide. Sources: Gastech 2027 · Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2027 · POWERGEN 2027 · NETA PowerTest 2027 · AFPM Summit 2027 · IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) 2027 · APEC 2027.

The lookbookNight shift 2027

Power is made by people who work when the lights are on.

The welder on the night shift, the engineer on the walkdown, the veteran who has seen thirty winters of outages: the people who buy turbines, valves and switchgear spend their days in steel and steam. Plan the booth for the way they look at equipment.

Weathered older man in a yellow head wrap looking straight at the camera in a scrap yard
01Forty years on the yard.
Man in a flat cap and paint-flecked shirt standing beside the red wheels of a steam engine
02Grease, steel and steam.
Bearded man in glasses and a dark coat standing in a plant hall with yellow control boxes behind
03The engineer on the walkdown.
Worker in a yellow hard hat cutting steel at night, sparks spraying across a curved structure
04Sparks on the night shift.

Keep hazardous-area certifications and ratings readable on the product, not in a folder.

From the exhibitor guide on this page
Woman in dark clothing in a shadowed room, half her face lit amber and the wall behind in teal
05Amber on one side.
Young man with curly hair adjusting his white collar under cold blue light
06Cold blue, steady hands.
Man in a dark jacket standing on a concrete rooftop ledge with industrial towers at dusk
07Up on the roof at dusk.
Man in a white T-shirt leaning against tall factory windows, light falling across one side
08Shift change by the glass.

02 TWENTY-FIVE FLOORS WHERE POWER GETS MADE AND MOVED

U.S. power generation, oil & gas & electrical events Which floor holds your next contract?

Three industries share this guide. Power generation: POWERGEN, Clean Currents, Hydrogen Americas, EGSA, the two ANS meetings, WM Symposia and the Geothermal Rising Conference. Oil, gas and LNG: Gastech, OTC, NAPE, IMAGE, HFTC, PPIM, AMPP and the AFPM Summit. Electrical and data center power: APEC, NETA PowerTest, the IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop, the IEEE PES General Meeting, Thermal Management Expo, Data Center World, 7x24 Exchange and the DCD>Connect events. Filter by format, month or city and save the ones that fit.

Each profile lists dates, city and venue, who attends, who exhibits, which companies it suits, what to know before you sign, and a link to the organizer.

Trade shows & expos11

Expos: halls built for heavy freight.

Floor time
Two to four days of exhibit hours, from NRG Park and the George R. Brown in Houston to the Salt Palace and the Morial Convention Center
How you exhibit
Inline booths to islands at Gastech, OTC, POWERGEN, NAPE, APEC, IMAGE, AMPP, Clean Currents and Data Center World, plus suites at OTC
Budget
Higher: square foot rates, crating, material handling by weight, rigging, electrical and show-week Houston hotels
Best for
Showing real equipment, meeting operators and contractors in volume and launching a product line
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Conferences & summits14

Conferences: the paper first, the booth beside it.

Floor time
Exhibit hours between technical sessions and training, often in a resort or hotel
How you exhibit
Compact booths, tabletops, hub lounges, hospitality suites and sponsor packages at PPIM, HFTC, PowerTest, ESW, EGSA, ANS, AFPM, 7x24 and DCD
Budget
Lower for the build: graphics, a sample case and a counter that travel with the team
Best for
Engineers and technicians who spec parts, safety and standards conversations and member networks
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Popular cities

Jan182027Power generation, nuclear & hydrogen Purple guide

POWERGEN 2027

Salt Lake City, Utah · WestConsider it if you make generation equipment, balance-of-plant components or onsite power for utilities, IPPs and data…
Event: January 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: January 19–21, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: January 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: January 19–21, 2027 · Salt Palace Convention Center · Salt Lake City, Utah

Typical audience

Utilities and independent power producers, EPC firms, OEMs, data center energy teams and plant operations and maintenance staff; 84% of 2026 attendees were decision makers, per Clarion Events.

Exhibitor types

Gas turbine and combined-cycle suppliers, engines and gensets, nuclear, hydrogen, storage and geothermal technology, pumps, valves, transformers, controls and plant services.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you make generation equipment, balance-of-plant components or onsite power for utilities, IPPs and data centers.

Good to know

The show moves from San Antonio (2026) to Salt Lake City; hydropower has its own HydroPower track in the program.

By the numbers
POWERGEN 2026 (San Antonio): 8,164 registered power generation professionals and 539 exhibitors, a 2:1 buyer-to-seller ratio, 84% decision makers, participants from 66 countries and 330 owner/operator companies; 46% of exhibitors were new.
Booth & eligibility
Booths are booked through Clarion Events' Book Your Booth form; rates are not published. The 2027 floor includes Knowledge Hub sessions, meeting rooms and zones.
For new brands
46% of 2026 exhibitors were new to POWERGEN. Owner/Operator Groups give utilities and IPPs group packages.
Co-located with
Program tracks for 2027 include Gas Turbine & Combined Cycle, Data Center, O&M, Reliability and Asset Life, Nuclear, HydroPower and Emerging Technologies, plus a Workforce Summit and technical tours.
Future dates
POWERGEN 2027: January 18–21, 2027, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City.
Feb32027Oil, gas & LNG Purple guide

NAPE Summit 2027

Formerly North American Prospect ExpoHouston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell services or technology to independent producers and the deal side of oil and gas.
Event: February 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: February 4–5, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: February 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: February 4–5, 2027 · George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Oil and gas producers, landmen, geologists, investors and capital providers buying and selling prospects and producing properties.

Exhibitor types

Prospect and property sellers, capital providers and energy service vendors, plus hubs for critical minerals, renewables, data centers, offshore and minerals and non-op.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell services or technology to independent producers and the deal side of oil and gas.

Good to know

Vendor and service booths cost far more than prospect booths: $7,750 per 10×10 through December 11, 2026 and $8,500 after.

By the numbers
NAPE describes its Houston Summit as hosting thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors.
Booth & eligibility
2027 pricing per 10×10: exploration and production companies and capital providers $700 (March 28 to December 11, 2026) and $900 from December 12, 2026; vendors and service providers $7,750 and $8,500. Booths include 8 ft back drape, 3 ft side rails and an ID sign; badges, furniture and electrical are extra. Booths are assigned through a priority point system.
For new brands
Expo hubs for critical minerals, renewable energy, minerals and non-op, offshore, data centers and bitcoin mining, plus a Prospect Preview Hub and a First Time Exhibitor resource page.
Future dates
NAPE Summit 2027: February 3–5, 2027, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston.
Mar72027Electrical, power electronics & data centers Purple guide

APEC 2027 (Applied Power Electronics Conference)

New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthStrong fit for power electronics, inverter, magnetics and component makers who sell to design engineers.
Event: March 7–11, 2027 · Exhibits: March 8–10, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: March 7–11, 2027 · Exhibits: March 8–10, 2027 · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, Louisiana

Typical audience

Power electronics design engineers, practitioners and researchers from industry and universities.

Exhibitor types

More than 300 companies signed for 2027: semiconductors, magnetics, capacitors, power supplies, converters and test equipment.

A good choice if…

Strong fit for power electronics, inverter, magnetics and component makers who sell to design engineers.

Good to know

A technical conference with a large exposition; buyers are engineers choosing parts for designs.

By the numbers
More than 300 companies had signed to exhibit for 2027.
Booth & eligibility
2027: in-line booth $4,070, corner booth $6,105; 8 ft back drape, 3 ft side drape, ID sign, 10 exhibit-hall badges per 100 sq ft and one full conference registration. Furniture, carpet and power are ordered from the general services contractor, T3.
For new brands
Exhibit hall March 8 (4:45 to 7:45 p.m.), March 9 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and March 10 (9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), 2027.
Future dates
2027: March 7–11, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.
Apr112027Oil, gas & LNG Purple guide

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027

Formerly CORROSION (NACE International) and Coatings+ (SSPC)Columbus, Ohio · MidwestConsider it if you sell corrosion protection, coatings or integrity monitoring for pipelines and energy assets.
Event: April 11–15, 2027 · Exhibits: April 12–14, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 11–15, 2027 · Exhibits: April 12–14, 2027 · Greater Columbus Convention Center · Columbus, Ohio

Typical audience

Corrosion, coatings and asset integrity engineers from pipelines, oil and gas, water, power, infrastructure and maritime.

Exhibitor types

Cathodic protection, coatings, inspection and monitoring, surface preparation and materials suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell corrosion protection, coatings or integrity monitoring for pipelines and energy assets.

Good to know

Spans energy, infrastructure, maritime and industrial sectors, so oil and gas buyers share the floor with other industries.

Apr192027Electrical, power electronics & data centers Purple guide

Thermal Management Expo North America 2027

Cleveland, Ohio · MidwestConsider it if you sell cooling or thermal products for battery packs, power electronics or data center equipment.
Event: April 19–21, 2027 · Exhibits: April 20–21, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 19–21, 2027 · Exhibits: April 20–21, 2027 · Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland · Cleveland, Ohio

Typical audience

Materials engineers, system designers and test specialists from vehicle batteries, data centers, power electronics, semiconductors and aerospace.

Exhibitor types

Thermal interface materials, heat sinks, cooling systems and test equipment suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell cooling or thermal products for battery packs, power electronics or data center equipment.

Good to know

Exhibits open April 20–21, after the April 19 reception. Co-located with Ceramics Expo; one registration covers both floors.

May32027Oil, gas & LNG Purple guide

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2027

Houston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell equipment or services to offshore oil, gas or marine energy projects.
Event: May 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: May 3–5, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: May 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: May 3–5, 2027 · Reliant Center, Reliant Park · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Offshore operators, drilling and subsea engineers, EPC contractors, technology buyers and government delegations from around the world.

Exhibitor types

Subsea systems, drilling equipment, offshore vessels and services, power and electrical equipment, hydrogen, CCUS and offshore wind suppliers, plus international pavilions.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell equipment or services to offshore oil, gas or marine energy projects.

Good to know

For 2027 OTC runs three days and URTeC (Unconventional Resources Technology Conference) co-locates with it, so the floor mixes offshore and shale buyers.

By the numbers
OTC cites 25,000 energy professionals, 30+ technical sessions, 300+ technical presentations and 166,000+ sq ft of exhibit space; international pavilions bring national groups to the floor.
Booth & eligibility
2027 indoor space at Reliant Center is $44/sq ft through December 18, 2026 and $46/sq ft from December 19, 2026. Indoor Global Energy Suites run $28,000 (20×20), $36,000 (20×30) and $55,000 (30×30) with carpet, furniture, A/V, signage and one electrical drop. Space includes five exhibitor registrations per 100 sq ft and 20 four-day guest invites; shipping and drayage are extra.
For new brands
First-time exhibitors register interest on the First Time Exhibitors page and a sales representative follows up. Applications for the 2027 Spotlight on New Technology Award close January 28, 2027. The University R&D Showcase runs during the show.
Co-located with
URTeC (Unconventional Resources Technology Conference) co-locates with OTC 2027, with separate technical programs and shared exhibition access.
Future dates
OTC 2027: May 3–5, 2027, Houston. OTC Brasil: October 26–28, 2027, Rio de Janeiro. OTC Asia: March 21–23, 2028, Kuala Lumpur.
May242027Electrical, power electronics & data centers Purple guide

Data Center World 2027

Nashville, Tennessee · SouthStrong fit for UPS, switchgear, busway and power distribution makers selling to data center operators.
Event: May 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: May 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Music City Center · Nashville, Tennessee

Typical audience

Data center managers, facility and operations engineers, IT infrastructure and energy leaders.

Exhibitor types

UPS, switchgear, power distribution, generators, cooling and data center infrastructure makers.

A good choice if…

Strong fit for UPS, switchgear, busway and power distribution makers selling to data center operators.

Good to know

Moves to Nashville for 2027.

Aug302027Power generation, nuclear & hydrogen Purple guide

Clean Currents 2027

Atlanta, Georgia · SouthConsider it if you sell equipment or services to hydropower and pumped storage plants.
Event: August 30–September 3, 2027 · Exhibits: September 1–2, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: August 30–September 3, 2027 · Exhibits: September 1–2, 2027 · Georgia World Congress Center, Building A · Atlanta, Georgia

Typical audience

Hydropower, pumped storage and marine energy owners, operators, project developers, engineers and regulators.

Exhibitor types

Turbines and generators, gates and valves, controls, electrical equipment, dam safety, engineering and maintenance services on the CC Central floor.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell equipment or services to hydropower and pumped storage plants.

Good to know

The official trade show and conference of the National Hydropower Association; it returns to Atlanta, host of the first Clean Currents in 2021.

Aug302027Oil, gas & LNG Purple guide

IMAGE 2027 (AAPG and SEG)

Houston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell subsurface data, software or survey equipment.
Event: August 30–September 2, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: August 30–September 2, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Geoscientists, geophysicists and exploration staff from operators, service companies, universities and government surveys.

Exhibitor types

Seismic acquisition and processing, geoscience software, sensors, drilling data, minerals, geothermal and carbon storage technology providers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell subsurface data, software or survey equipment.

Good to know

Commercial space is $42/sq ft, rising to $43 on December 1, 2026.

Sep142027Oil, gas & LNG Purple guide

Gastech 2027

Houston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell compression, power, electrical or process equipment into gas and LNG projects.
Event: September 14–17, 2027 · Exhibits: September 14–17, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: September 14–17, 2027 · Exhibits: September 14–17, 2027 · George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Natural gas, LNG and energy executives, engineers, traders, shipping and procurement teams from around the world.

Exhibitor types

LNG, gas processing, low-carbon solutions, power and grid, electrification and shipping companies, plus country pavilions and the co-located AixEnergy.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell compression, power, electrical or process equipment into gas and LNG projects.

Good to know

Exhibition hours run 9:00 to 18:00 on September 14 and 16, to 19:00 on September 15, and close at 14:00 on September 17.

By the numbers
dmg events cites 60,000 attendees from 150 countries, 1,000 exhibiting companies, 800 speakers and 200 conference sessions for Gastech.
Booth & eligibility
Stands are booked through dmg events' Book a Stand form; rates are not published.
For new brands
Feature programs include the Supply Chain & Procurement program and the Hosted Buyer Programme; country pavilions group national exhibitors.
Co-located with
AixEnergy is co-located with Gastech. Exhibition zones: Natural Gas & LNG, Low Carbon Solutions, Power & Grid, North America, and Shipping & Marine.
Future dates
Gastech 2027: September 14–17, 2027, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston (09:00 to 18:00 September 14 and 16, to 19:00 September 15, to 14:00 September 17).
Oct262027Power generation, nuclear & hydrogen Purple guide

Hydrogen Americas Summit & Exhibition 2027

Houston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you supply power electronics, electrolysis or gas handling equipment to hydrogen projects.
Event: October 26–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: October 26–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Hydrogen and CCUS project developers, offtakers, utilities, ports, financiers and government officials from across the Americas.

Exhibitor types

Electrolyzers, fuel cells, compression and storage, CCUS technology, engineering firms and project developers, with CCUS Americas on the same floor.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you supply power electronics, electrolysis or gas handling equipment to hydrogen projects.

Good to know

A two-day event run by the Sustainable Energy Council; earlier editions were held in Washington, DC.

03 THE TECHNICAL PROGRAM, THEN THE HALL

Power, oil and gas and electrical conferences with exhibits 2026–2027 Fewer aisles. Engineers with the spec in hand.

PPIM, HFTC, NETA PowerTest, the Electrical Safety Workshop, EGSA, the ANS meetings, WM Symposia, Geothermal Rising, the AFPM Summit, the IEEE PES General Meeting, 7x24 Exchange and DCD>Connect put papers, training or member business first. Exhibiting means a compact booth, a hotel suite, a hub lounge or a sponsorship, and the room is full of engineers and technicians who spec the parts. Each card says how exhibiting works there.

Conferences & summits 14 conferences
Nov152026Power generation, nuclear & hydrogen Coming soon Expo alongside technical sessions Purple guide

ANS Winter Conference & Expo 2026

Phoenix, Arizona · WestConsider it if you sell components, instrumentation or services into nuclear plants and reactor projects.
November 15–18, 2026Show guide

When & where November 15–18, 2026 · Arizona Grand Resort & Spa · Phoenix, Arizona

Typical audience

Nuclear engineers, utility and reactor developer staff, national laboratory researchers, regulators and students, members of the American Nuclear Society.

Exhibitor types

Nuclear component makers, fuel and instrumentation suppliers, engineering firms and advanced reactor developers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell components, instrumentation or services into nuclear plants and reactor projects.

Good to know

A resort conference; ANS holds its Annual Conference June 13–16, 2027 near Orlando.

Jan252027Oil, gas & LNG Exhibition alongside conference and courses Purple guide

Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management (PPIM) 2027

Houston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell inspection, integrity or repair products to pipeline operators.
Event: January 25–28, 2027 · Exhibits: January 26–28, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: January 25–28, 2027 · Exhibits: January 26–28, 2027 · George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall E1 · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Pipeline integrity engineers, operators and inspection managers from oil, gas and liquids pipeline companies.

Exhibitor types

Pigging, in-line inspection, integrity software, coatings, repair and monitoring suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell inspection, integrity or repair products to pipeline operators.

Good to know

Training courses run January 25–26 before the conference; the exhibition opens January 26.

Feb22027Oil, gas & LNG Exhibition alongside technical sessions Purple guide

SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition (HFTC) 2027

The Woodlands, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell equipment, power or technology to frac fleets and completions teams.
Event: February 2–4, 2027 · Exhibits: February 2–3, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: February 2–4, 2027 · Exhibits: February 2–3, 2027 · The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center · The Woodlands, Texas

Typical audience

Completions and stimulation engineers, operators and service company staff working on hydraulic fracturing.

Exhibitor types

Pressure pumping, proppant, chemicals, frac fleet equipment, sensors and completions technology companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell equipment, power or technology to frac fleets and completions teams.

Good to know

SPE's exhibitor system lists February 2–4, 2027; the city follows the 2026 edition and the venue is not confirmed yet.

Mar72027Power generation, nuclear & hydrogen Exhibit hall within the symposium Purple guide

WM2027 (Waste Management Symposia)

Phoenix, Arizona · WestConsider it if you sell into nuclear decommissioning, spent fuel or radioactive waste projects.
Event: March 7–11, 2027 · Exhibits: March 7–10, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: March 7–11, 2027 · Exhibits: March 7–10, 2027 · Phoenix Convention Center · Phoenix, Arizona

Typical audience

Nuclear waste, decommissioning and environmental remediation professionals from government sites, utilities, contractors and research bodies.

Exhibitor types

Radioactive waste packaging and handling, decommissioning, remediation, measurement and engineering services companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell into nuclear decommissioning, spent fuel or radioactive waste projects.

Good to know

A technical conference with an exhibit floor; WM publishes NDAA compliance and unauthorized vendor policies for exhibitors.

Mar82027Electrical, power electronics & data centers Trade show beside the training sessions Purple guide

NETA PowerTest 2027

Orlando, Florida · SouthConsider it if you make switchgear, transformers, relays or test equipment that field technicians maintain.
Event: March 8–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: March 8–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Rosen Shingle Creek · Orlando, Florida

Typical audience

Electrical testing technicians, maintenance engineers and power system reliability professionals; 1,500+ attendees.

Exhibitor types

100+ exhibitors: test instruments, protective relays, switchgear and transformer service and safety products.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you make switchgear, transformers, relays or test equipment that field technicians maintain.

Good to know

Run by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association; the trade show sits beside 80+ training sessions.

By the numbers
The organizer lists 1,500+ attendees, 100+ exhibitors and 80+ training sessions; attendees earned 11,000+ continuing education credits at PowerTest26.
Booth & eligibility
Call for exhibitors and floor plan on powertest.org; no public rate card.
For new brands
PowerTalk Stage on the trade show floor.
Future dates
2027: March 8–12, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando.
Mar222027Electrical, power electronics & data centers Products and Services Expo beside the sessions Purple guide

IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) 2027

Reno, Nevada · WestConsider it if you sell arc-flash protection, safe-by-design switchgear or electrical safety services.
Event: March 22–26, 2027 · Exhibits: March 24, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: March 22–26, 2027 · Exhibits: March 24, 2027 · Peppermill Resort · Reno, Nevada

Typical audience

Electrical safety engineers, managers and trainers; 719 attendees in 2026.

Exhibitor types

Electrical safety product makers, publishers and service providers in the Products and Services Expo.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell arc-flash protection, safe-by-design switchgear or electrical safety services.

Good to know

A small technical workshop; the expo supports the sessions.

Apr112027Power generation, nuclear & hydrogen Exhibit and sponsor packages Purple guide

EGSA Spring 2027 Conference

Houston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you make onsite power, standby generation, switchgear or UPS products sold through generator distributors.
Event: April 11–13, 2027 · Exhibits: April 12–13, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 11–13, 2027 · Exhibits: April 12–13, 2027 · The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Generator distributors, dealers, manufacturers, rental companies and onsite power technicians, members of the Electrical Generating Systems Association.

Exhibitor types

Gensets, engines, transfer switches, switchgear, controls, load banks, batteries and generator service companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you make onsite power, standby generation, switchgear or UPS products sold through generator distributors.

Good to know

A hotel conference; EGSA runs a second conference in the fall (October 3–5, 2027).

May172027Electrical, power electronics & data centers Sponsor exhibit area Purple guide

DCD>Connect | New York 2027

New York, New York · NortheastConsider it if you sell power equipment to data center developers and investors.
Event: May 17–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: May 17–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · New York Marriott Marquis · New York, New York

Typical audience

Data center owners, operators, developers, engineers and investors.

Exhibitor types

Power, cooling and infrastructure suppliers to data centers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell power equipment to data center developers and investors.

Good to know

Runs with the DCD Investment Forum and The Xcelerated Compute Show at the same hotel.

Jun62027Electrical, power electronics & data centers Sponsor exhibits Purple guide

7x24 Exchange Fall 2027 Conference

Orlando, Florida · SouthConsider it if you sell UPS, switchgear or power distribution for data centers.
Event: June 6–9, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: June 6–9, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes · Orlando, Florida

Typical audience

Data center owners, operators, facility engineers and mission-critical designers.

Exhibitor types

UPS, switchgear, generator, cooling and power distribution suppliers as sponsors.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell UPS, switchgear or power distribution for data centers.

Good to know

Sold out. Exhibit presence is through sponsorship; the next national conference is the spring meeting in Orlando.

Jun132027Power generation, nuclear & hydrogen Exhibits and sponsorships within the conference Purple guide

ANS Annual Conference 2027

Lake Buena Vista, Florida · SouthConsider it if your customers build, run or supply nuclear reactors.
Event: June 13–16, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: June 13–16, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace · Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Typical audience

Nuclear engineers, utility and reactor developer staff, national laboratory researchers, regulators and students.

Exhibitor types

Nuclear components, fuel, instrumentation and controls, engineering services and advanced reactor developers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if your customers build, run or supply nuclear reactors.

Good to know

Embedded topical meetings run inside the conference.

Jul252027Electrical, power electronics & data centers Small sponsor exhibit area Purple guide

IEEE PES General Meeting 2027

San Francisco, California · WestConsider it for engineering visibility with power system specialists, not for volume selling.
Event: July 25–29, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: July 25–29, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Hilton San Francisco Union Square · San Francisco, California

Typical audience

Power system engineers, researchers, utility technical staff and students from around the world.

Exhibitor types

Exhibit plans for 2027 are not confirmed yet.

A good choice if…

Consider it for engineering visibility with power system specialists, not for volume selling.

Good to know

A technical meeting in a hotel, not a hall show.

Aug302027Oil, gas & LNG Hub lounges, meeting rooms and exhibit space Purple guide

AFPM Summit 2027

Grapevine, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell equipment or services to refineries and petrochemical plants.
Event: August 30 – September 2, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: August 30 – September 2, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center · Grapevine, Texas

Typical audience

Refinery and petrochemical plant staff in process engineering, turnaround planning, maintenance and reliability, and digitalization; 1,300+ attendees, per AFPM.

Exhibitor types

Process equipment, reliability and inspection services, turnaround contractors and plant software companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell equipment or services to refineries and petrochemical plants.

Good to know

Company presence is through Hub lounges, meeting rooms, hospitality suites and exhibit space booked with AFPM.

Oct242027Power generation, nuclear & hydrogen Exhibit hall alongside sessions Purple guide

Geothermal Rising Conference 2027

Formerly Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) Annual MeetingReno, Nevada · WestConsider it if you sell drilling, power conversion or plant equipment to geothermal projects.
Event: October 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: October 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Peppermill Resort · Reno, Nevada

Typical audience

Geothermal developers, power plant operators, drillers, researchers, utilities and investors.

Exhibitor types

Drilling, well and reservoir services, turbines and power plant equipment, heat pumps and engineering firms.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell drilling, power conversion or plant equipment to geothermal projects.

Good to know

Organized by Geothermal Rising (formerly the Geothermal Resources Council); the 2026 meeting was in Houston.

NextTBAwatchlistElectrical, power electronics & data centers Dates not confirmed yet Sponsor exhibit area Purple guide

DCD>Connect | Virginia 2027

Location not confirmed yet (last edition: Leesburg)Consider it if you sell switchgear, UPS or power distribution into Data Center Alley.
2027 dates not confirmed yet · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where 2027 dates not confirmed yet · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Location not confirmed yet (last edition: Leesburg)

Typical audience

Data center developers, operators, engineers and investors from the Northern Virginia market.

Exhibitor types

Power, cooling, construction and infrastructure suppliers to data centers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell switchgear, UPS or power distribution into Data Center Alley.

Good to know

A resort conference with a sponsor exhibit area.

04 BY CITY

Power, oil and gas and electrical trade shows by city Plan by city. One crate, several floors.

Houston hosts seven of the 25 events, from PPIM in January to Hydrogen Americas in October, and Phoenix and Reno hold two each. Heavy equipment is expensive to move, so pairing floors in one city saves real freight.

Houston 7 events

PPIM and NAPE at the George R. Brown in January and February, EGSA Spring at the Royal Sonesta in April, OTC at NRG Park in May, then IMAGE, Gastech and Hydrogen Americas back at the George R. Brown from late August to October 2027.

White-haired man in a tie and dark jacket holding a rail by a window, eyes on the camera

Operators buy reliability before they buy features.

Why uptime goes on the main wall

05 THE YEAR, SHIFT BY SHIFT

Power, oil and gas and electrical trade show calendar 2026–2027 Twelve months, one long shift.

The ANS Winter Conference closes 2026 in Phoenix in November. January opens with POWERGEN in Salt Lake City and PPIM in Houston; February brings HFTC in The Woodlands and the NAPE Summit. March is electrical month: APEC in New Orleans, WM Symposia in Phoenix, NETA PowerTest in Orlando and the Electrical Safety Workshop in Reno. April carries EGSA, AMPP and Thermal Management Expo; May belongs to OTC in Houston, DCD>Connect New York and Data Center World. The ANS Annual Conference runs in June and the IEEE PES General Meeting in July; IMAGE, Clean Currents and the AFPM Summit all open August 30, Gastech follows in September, and Geothermal Rising and Hydrogen Americas close October.

Conference marks conferences & summits. Everything else is a trade show.

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Working abroad? Three fairs on the circuit.

The international events power, oil and gas and electrical suppliers plan around: ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, ELECRAMA in India and the energy halls of HANNOVER MESSE. International events are not included in the U.S. counts on this page.

International power, oil & gas & electrical trade shows
ShowNext datesWhereHow often
ADIPEC ↗The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference; ADIPEC cites 239,000+ exhibition attendees, 2,250+ exhibiting companies and 54 national and international oil and energy companies taking part.November 2–5, 2026Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAnnual, November
ELECRAMA ↗IEEMA's showcase of the Indian electrical industry: transformers, switchgear, cables, meters, motors and power electronics, drawing the industry from 60+ countries, per ELECRAMA.February 20–24, 2027India Expo Mart, Greater Noida (Delhi NCR), IndiaEvery two years in recent editions (2025, 2027)
HANNOVER MESSE (energy halls) ↗The industrial technology fair whose Energy & Industrial Infrastructure area (Halls 11 to 13 in 2026) covers power engineering, energy automation, storage and hydrogen; about 3,000 exhibitors and 110,000 visitors in 2026.April 5–8, 2027Hannover, GermanyAnnual, April

06 BUILT LIKE THE EQUIPMENT IT CARRIES

Power, oil and gas and electrical booth ideas Put the steel on the carpet. Then open the cabinet.

Plant, rig and switchroom buyers trust what they can walk around: a transformer on the floor, switchgear parts on a plinth, a UPS with the door open. These are real booths we built for two transformer makers, a switchgear component maker and a power electronics company, and what fits each booth size.

Tesla Transformers (India) booth by Purple Exhibits with a full-size orange distribution transformer under a curved blue and white fascia01 / THE UNIT ON THE CARPET

Tesla Transformers (India) Ltd. · Purple Exhibits

Let them walk around the transformer.

A full-size orange distribution transformer stands at the corner under a curved blue and white fascia, with a screen showing commissioned units in the field, so engineers circle the real product and read its plate before they sit down.

Kaizen Switchgear Products booth by Purple Exhibits with copper and brass switchgear parts on long white plinths and a red counter02 / THE PARTS RUN

Kaizen Switchgear Products · Purple Exhibits

Line up every part the switchroom needs.

Long white plinths with red edges carry copper and brass switchgear components in rows, a counter with the company name sits at the aisle and a meeting table waits behind, so a buyer reads the whole range in one walk.

Taril island by Purple Exhibits on red carpet with a round red and white hanging sign, transformer panels and a white counter03 / THE RING ON RED

Taril · Purple Exhibits

Hang a ring the far aisle can see.

A round red and white sign hangs over red carpet, freestanding panels list the transformer range, a screen shows a unit in the plant and a white counter holds the conversation, so the island reads as one brand from every side.

Kaizen Switchgear Products inline booth by Purple Exhibits with insulators and electrical parts on white plinths and a wall screen04 / THE INLINE SHOWCASE

Kaizen Switchgear Products · Purple Exhibits

Fit the catalog into an inline.

White plinths at three heights hold insulators and electrical parts, a wall screen runs product video and a counter at the front carries the contact details, so a compact inline space still shows the full family.

Voltronic Power booth by Purple Exhibits: rounded white pillars with red edge light carrying UPS units and inverters beside meeting chairs05 / THE UPS PILLARS

Voltronic Power · Purple Exhibits

One pillar per power class.

Rounded white pillars with red edge light each carry a UPS or inverter at eye height with its ratings, and meeting chairs fill the floor between them, so a data center or distributor buyer moves from the unit to the price.

Taril booth by Purple Exhibits with a glowing rectangular hanging sign, a POWER drum tower and a backlit counter on a patterned carpet06 / THE POWER DRUM

Taril · Purple Exhibits

Build the booth around one tower.

A glowing rectangular sign hangs over a central drum that reads POWER, customer panels and a range list stand around it and a backlit counter greets visitors, so the booth has one landmark and a clear path to the table.

Rated by footprint

What fits in each power, oil and gas or electrical booth size, laid out four ways.

The skid10×20

200 sq ft. One unit, one wall of proof, one seat.

In the space
A sample or cutaway on a plinth, a back wall with ratings and certifications, a counter, a two-seat table, storage for datasheets and two or three staff.
Best for
Component, instrument and service companies at PPIM, PowerTest, ESW, EGSA, HFTC and the nuclear meetings.
Good to know
At NAPE the 10×10 is the organizer’s own unit ($7,750 for vendors through December 11, 2026); we design graphics and counters to fit the space you book.

The pipe rack10×30

300 sq ft, usually inline. A long wall that walks the buyer through the range.

In the space
Products on plinths at two heights along the run, a screen with field video, one meeting table at each end and storage, with three to five staff.
Best for
Switchgear, relay, valve and corrosion product makers at APEC, AMPP and Data Center World.
Good to know
Group parts the way the buyer specs them, by voltage class, pressure rating or application, so an engineer finds the line without help.

The turbine island20×20

400 sq ft, often open on all sides.

In the space
A full-size unit or a large cutaway on one face, ratings and certificates on two more, a closed meeting room for the bid, storage and a hanging sign where the hall allows, with four to eight staff.
Best for
Transformer, genset, compressor and subsea equipment makers at POWERGEN, OTC, Gastech and Clean Currents.
Good to know
Decide early where the heavy unit sits: it needs a forklift path at move-in and a floor-load check, so it usually faces the aisle nearest the freight door.

The plant20×30+

600 sq ft and up. A working floor for the full system.

In the space
Equipment shown as a system, an LED wall with field footage, two or more meeting rooms, a lounge for key accounts and back-of-house storage; at OTC, a Global Energy Suite can sit beside it.
Best for
OEMs and service companies with several product lines, international pavilions and exhibitors hosting customer programs.
Good to know
Plan floor load, rigging, electrical drops and any hazardous-material rules before the drawings are final. Heavy islands need the hall’s approval early.

A good power or oil and gas booth works like a plant walkdown: the equipment where people can circle it, the ratings and certificates in plain view and a quiet room for the bid. We’ll plan the floor load, the rigging and the power with you. Get a fixed proposal

07 FOUR CREWS, FOUR KINDS OF FLOOR

Choose the right power, oil and gas or electrical audience Find the crew that runs the equipment.

A plant operator, an offshore engineer, an electrical tester and a gas trader buy in different rooms. Utilities, IPPs and generator distributors walk POWERGEN, EGSA, Clean Currents and the nuclear and geothermal meetings; operators and contractors fill OTC, Gastech, PPIM, HFTC, AMPP and AFPM; electrical and data center engineers meet at APEC, PowerTest, ESW and Data Center World; the deal side gathers at NAPE, IMAGE and Gastech.

Older engineer in a dark cap and work jacket standing beside a steaming locomotive

Plant owners, operators & generator distributors

For turbine, engine, genset, hydro, nuclear, geothermal and hydrogen suppliers selling to utilities, IPPs and EPC firms at POWERGEN, Clean Currents, Hydrogen Americas, the ANS meetings and Geothermal Rising, and to generator dealers and distributors at EGSA.

What mattersReliability data, outage support, parts on the shelf and references from plants like theirs.

Crew member standing at the rail of a working vessel deck with a mast and open water beyond

Offshore, pipeline & refinery operators

For subsea, drilling, completion, pipeline integrity, corrosion and process equipment makers selling to operators and contractors at OTC, Gastech, HFTC, PPIM, AMPP and the AFPM Summit.

What mattersField-proven performance, hazardous-area certification, delivery to site and a service partner near the basin.

Black and white portrait of a young engineer in a white hard hat, hand at his chin

Electrical, test & data center engineers

For power semiconductor, magnetics, test instrument, relay, safety, thermal and UPS makers selling to design engineers at APEC, field testers at NETA PowerTest, safety leads at ESW and facility teams at Data Center World, 7x24 Exchange and DCD>Connect.

What mattersEfficiency, footprint, safety listings, test data and engineering support during the design-in or the outage.

Bald man in a dark suit and red tie facing the camera against a black background

Producers, geoscientists & capital

For data, software, survey and service companies selling to independent producers, landmen and investors at NAPE, to geoscientists at IMAGE and to gas and LNG executives and traders at Gastech.

What mattersData they can trust, a clear price, a fit with the deal they are working and a contact who returns the call.

08 EVERY SUPPLIER HAD A FIRST SPUD DATE

Power and oil and gas events for first-time exhibitors Your first floor. Your first bid package.

Oil, gas and power floors reward early booking. OTC runs a first-time exhibitor route and a new technology award, SPE’s ATCE has a startup competition, and 46% of POWERGEN’s 2026 exhibitors were new. Here is how each route works, with the organizer’s source and the price deadlines coming up.

Oil & gas

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)

How to get in

  • New exhibitors submit the First Time Exhibitors form and an OTC sales representative follows up.
  • Book before December 19, 2026 for the $44/sq ft advanced rate; space includes five staff registrations per 100 sq ft and 20 guest invites.

Programs for new companies

  • Spotlight on New Technology Award: applications close January 28, 2027.
  • University R&D Showcase during the show.
  • International pavilions for national groups.

First-time exhibitors ↗ OTC 2027 home ↗

Oil & gas

SPE ATCE

How to get in

  • New exhibitors submit SPE's new exhibitor form; booth space is assigned in priority point order, then first come, first served.
  • 2027 space is $41/sq ft through November 13, 2026; 50% is due with the contract.

Programs for new companies

  • Startup Village Energy Startup Competition with Best in Show, Rising Star and People's Choice awards (2026).

2027 exhibit space rebooking ↗ Startup Village ↗ First-time exhibitors ↗

Power generation

POWERGEN

How to get in

  • Book through Clarion Events' Book Your Booth form; 46% of 2026 exhibitors were new to the show.

What helps a first-time exhibitor

  • Knowledge Hub sessions, meeting rooms and themed zones on the 2027 floor.
  • Owner/Operator Groups bring utility and IPP teams as groups.

Why exhibit ↗ POWERGEN 2026 recap ↗

Rates and deadlines are the latest each organizer published. Early rates end on fixed dates, so book before the change.

MAKE IT A PLANT, NOT A PRODUCT

A rating plate they can read.
A certificate they can file.
A reason to send the bid package.

The steel stops them in the aisle. A transformer, a valve or a cabinet they can walk around, the test reports and hazardous-area marks beside it and a closed room a few steps away give an operator, a contractor or a design engineer a reason to put you on the bidders list.

Plan a booth that gets the bid
Process plant with columns and pipe racks lit up under a deep blue evening sky
Show the plant it serves.
Offshore platform silhouetted in a gold haze over a flat sea
Show where it goes offshore.
Refinery towers glowing white at night, seen down a dark path between trees
Show it running at night.

09 LET’S GET YOU FLOOR-READY

How to exhibit at a power, oil and gas or electrical show Plan the lift. Then plan the meeting.

These floors run on heavy equipment, hazardous-area paperwork, early-rate deadlines and long bid cycles. Here it is in pieces: the heavy unit, the Houston season, the outdoor lot and suite, the deal floor, the switchroom crowd, the data center buyer, the freight and the follow-up.

01THE HEAVY UNITWeigh it on paper before it ships.
  • Material handling is charged by weight: Transformers, gensets and valve skids add up fast, so we list every crate’s weight during design.
  • Forklift path first: The heavy unit goes where the freight door and the floor load allow, then the booth is drawn around it.
  • Cutaways travel lighter: An empty enclosure, a sectioned valve or a scale model tells the story at a fraction of the freight.
  • Mark the hazards: Keep hazardous-area certifications and ratings readable on the product, not in a folder.
02THE HOUSTON SEASONBook the city twice.

Houston hosts seven of the 25 events: PPIM (January 25–28), NAPE (February 3–5), EGSA Spring (April 11–13), OTC (May 3–5), IMAGE (August 30–September 2), Gastech (September 14–17) and Hydrogen Americas (October 26–27, 2027).

  • Share the kit: A booth stored between shows can serve two or three Houston floors in one year.
  • Mind the rate changes: NAPE vendor booths rise from $7,750 to $8,500 on December 12, 2026; OTC rises from $44 to $46/sq ft on December 19, 2026; IMAGE commercial space goes from $42 to $43/sq ft on December 1, 2026.
  • Two floors in one: URTeC co-locates with OTC in 2027, so the floor mixes offshore and shale buyers.
03THE SUITEPrice the room as well as the booth.
  • OTC Global Energy Suites: $28,000 (20×20), $36,000 (20×30) and $55,000 (30×30) for 2027, with carpet, furniture, A/V, signage and one electrical drop.
  • AFPM Summit: Presence runs through hub lounges, meeting rooms, hospitality suites and exhibit space booked with AFPM.
  • POWERGEN: The 2027 floor adds Knowledge Hub sessions, meeting rooms and zones; Owner/Operator Groups bring utility and IPP teams together.
04THE DEAL FLOORRead the room at NAPE and IMAGE.

NAPE is where producers, landmen and capital providers trade prospects and properties, and vendor booths sit beside prospect booths at very different prices.

  • Know the split: E&P companies and capital providers pay $700 per 10×10 through December 11, 2026; vendors and service providers pay $7,750.
  • Booths are assigned by priority points: Returning exhibitors place first.
  • IMAGE is for subsurface buyers: Geoscientists, seismic and software teams, with commercial space at $42/sq ft through November 30, 2026.
05THE SWITCHROOM CROWDTrain them, do not just sell to them.

Electrical testers and safety engineers come to learn.

  • NETA PowerTest: March 8–12, 2027, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando; 1,500+ attendees, 100+ exhibitors and 80+ training sessions, with a PowerTalk Stage on the floor.
  • IEEE ESW: March 22–26, 2027, Peppermill Resort, Reno; 719 attendees in 2026 and a Products and Services Expo beside the sessions.
  • APEC: March 7–11, 2027 in New Orleans; the hall is open March 8 (4:45 to 7:45 p.m.), March 9 and March 10 only.
06THE DATA CENTER BUYERTalk uptime, not just kilowatts.
  • Data Center World: May 24–27, 2027, Music City Center, Nashville, for UPS, switchgear, busway and power distribution makers.
  • 7x24 Exchange and DCD>Connect: Resort and hotel conferences where presence is through sponsorship or a sponsor exhibit area.
  • Thermal Management Expo: April 19–21, 2027 in Cleveland, exhibits April 20–21, co-located with Ceramics Expo.
  • Bring the redundancy story: Facility teams ask how the unit fails and how fast it is back.
07THE FREIGHT & LABORBuild close to the hall.
  • Count back from the warehouse date: Each general contractor sets a deadline for freight at the advance warehouse. Our builds take 30 to 45 days, so we plan back from that date.
  • Two shops: We build in our Fishkill, NY shop and our Las Vegas shop and ship to Houston, Salt Lake City, New Orleans or Nashville.
  • Know the labor rules: Each hall sets who may install, rig and wire. Your project manager runs the install with the labor the show requires, and we design to keep labor hours short.
  • Overseas units: Equipment from India, Asia or Europe needs ocean freight and customs before the warehouse deadline.
08THE FOLLOW-UPSend the bid package before the next outage.

Scan every badge with notes: the plant, field or facility, the equipment class, the timeline and who approves vendors. Send datasheets, certificates and a first quote within days of the show.

Tag each lead as an operator, a contractor, a distributor, a design engineer or the deal side. Plant and field purchases often wait for an outage or a project sanction, so measure bidder-list places and RFQs, not only badges.

THE BID PACKAGE

Answer the vendor review before the outage starts.

Operators, contractors and electrical engineers move from the booth to a vendor review. Have this ready as a one-page sheet and a short digital kit, so you reach the bidders list fast.

New to the terms? See the glossary

WORK ORDER # FIRST-FIRESTATUS: ON LINE

  • 1× Product range with power, pressure and voltage ratings
  • 1× Datasheets, drawings and installation manuals
  • 1× UL, IEEE, API or ASME test reports and listings
  • 1× Hazardous-area certifications
  • 1× Factory quality certificates and audit history
  • 1× U.S. stock, lead times and delivery to site
  • 1× Spares, service partners and outage response plan
  • 1× Reference plants and fields with year
  • 1× Safety record and training programs
  • 1× Pricing structure for operators and distributors
  • 1× Vendor registration documents
  • 1× One clear next step + U.S. contact

ON LINE

10 THE COST SHEET BEHIND THE STEEL

Power, oil and gas and electrical trade show budget & ROI Price the floor. Weigh the contract.

Let’s put numbers on it. Enter your full show budget and your own contract economics to see what breaking even could look like across a plant, field or data center buying cycle.

Budget past the square foot rate.

Space & presence
Booth space or suite, design, product plinths, spec walls, LED screens, meeting rooms, flooring, furniture and lighting.
Getting there
Equipment freight and crating, customs, material handling by weight, forklift and rigging labor, installation, dismantle and storage between shows.
Running the booth
Electrical drops for live units, wired internet, cleaning, lead capture, hazardous-material steps and any reception or suite catering.
Your people & follow-through
Sales, applications engineering and service team time, travel, Houston show-week hotels, plant visits and bid preparation.

Ask for itemized quotes and hold a contingency. Heavy units, crating and rigging raise material handling and labor more than any other line, and Houston hotels in OTC and Gastech weeks book early. These categories are a planning checklist, not a price estimate.

THE EXHIBIT MATH

Let’s do the math.

An example to get you started. Change the numbers to fit your company.

Use contribution after cost of goods and service, not contract value. Plant and field purchases often wait for an outage or a project sanction, so choose one evaluation period (for example, 24 months) for every input.

8,164
registered power generation professionals and 539 exhibitors at POWERGEN 2026, with 46% of exhibitors new to the show. POWERGEN 2026 recap ↗

Real booth prices, published.

Oil and gas and power organizers publish more prices than most: per square foot, per 10×10 or per suite, often with an early rate that ends on a fixed date. Add crating, rigging, labor, electrical and Houston hotels on top.

ShowPublished priceSource
APEC (Applied Power Electronics Conference)2027$4,070 in-line booth · $6,105 corner booth, with drape, ID sign, 10 hall badges per 100 sq ft and one full conference registrationSource ↗
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)2027$44/sq ft indoor through December 18, 2026 · $46/sq ft from December 19, 2026 · hospitality suites $28,000 (20×20) to $55,000 (30×30)Source ↗
NAPE Summit2027Vendor and service providers $7,750 per 10×10 through December 11, 2026 · $8,500 from December 12 · E&P companies and capital providers $700 / $900Source ↗
IMAGE (AAPG and SEG)2027$42/sq ft commercial · $43 from December 1, 2026 · non-commercial and university $21.00 / $21.50Source ↗
SPE ATCE (Denver)2027$41/sq ft through November 13, 2026 · $43 from November 14, 2026Source ↗

Plant, field or switchroom? Five floors, head to head.

Gastech vs. the Offshore Technology Conference vs. POWERGEN vs. NAPE Summit vs. APEC: the five U.S. events that cover gas and LNG, offshore, power plants, the oil and gas deal floor and power electronics, compared on what each organizer publishes.

Comparison of five U.S. power generation, oil and gas and electrical trade shows for 2027
TopicGastechOTCPOWERGENNAPE SummitAPEC
Who attendsNatural gas, LNG and energy executives, engineers, traders, shipping and procurement teams; 60,000 attendees from 150 countries, per dmg eventsOffshore operators, drilling and subsea engineers, EPC contractors and government delegations; 25,000 energy professionals, per OTCUtilities, IPPs, EPC firms, OEMs, data center energy teams and plant O&M staff; 8,164 registered in 2026, 84% decision makers, per Clarion EventsProducers, landmen, geologists, investors and capital providers buying and selling prospects and producing propertiesPower electronics design engineers, practitioners and researchers from industry and universities
Who exhibits1,000 LNG, gas processing, low-carbon, power and grid and shipping companies, plus country pavilions, per dmg eventsSubsea, drilling, vessel, power and electrical, hydrogen, CCUS and offshore wind suppliers on 166,000+ sq ft, with international pavilions539 exhibitors in 2026, 46% new: turbines, engines and gensets, nuclear, hydrogen, storage, geothermal, pumps, valves and plant servicesProspect and property sellers, capital providers and service vendors, with hubs for critical minerals, offshore, renewables and data centers300+ companies signed for 2027: semiconductors, magnetics, capacitors, power supplies, converters and test equipment
When & whereSeptember 14–17, 2027, George R. Brown Convention Center, HoustonMay 3–5, 2027, NRG Park (Reliant Park), HoustonJanuary 18–21, 2027, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake CityFebruary 3–5, 2027, George R. Brown Convention Center, HoustonMarch 7–11, 2027, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
How you get spaceBook a Stand form with dmg events; rates not published$44/sq ft indoor through December 18, 2026, $46 from December 19; Global Energy Suites $28,000 to $55,000Book Your Booth form with Clarion Events; rates not publishedVendors $7,750 per 10×10 through December 11, 2026, $8,500 after; E&P and capital providers $700 / $900$4,070 in-line, $6,105 corner, with 10 hall badges per 100 sq ft and one full registration
First-show routeSupply Chain & Procurement program, Hosted Buyer Programme and country pavilionsFirst Time Exhibitors form; Spotlight on New Technology Award (apply by January 28, 2027); University R&D Showcase46% of 2026 exhibitors were new; Owner/Operator Groups bring utility and IPP teamsFirst Time Exhibitor resource page and a Prospect Preview Hub; booths placed by priority pointsFurniture, carpet and power ordered from T3, the general services contractor
Watch out forThe last day closes at 14:00 on September 17, 2027Three days in 2027, with URTeC co-located on the same floorMoves from San Antonio (2026) to Salt Lake City; hydropower has its own trackBadges, furniture and electrical cost extra on top of the boothThe hall is open only March 8 evening, March 9 and March 10

Summary from the organizer pages linked in each profile. Attendance figures are each organizer’s own published numbers and are not counted the same way.

Looking for an old show name?

Some of these events have changed names or merged. Here is where they went.

Second lookGauge, valve & flare

Needle, wheel, flame. Then the bid.

A pressure reading, a quarter turn on a valve, a flare against a gray sky: the field the buyer pictures before signing for the next turnaround.

Night worker bent forward with a headlamp shining against a dark blue sky
09A headlamp at blue hour.
Two round pressure gauges on dark, worn pipework lit from the side
10Two needles, one reading.
Close view of a chipped yellow valve handwheel on a steel pipe
11Quarter turn to open.
Flare stack tip burning orange flames against a gray sky
12The flare at the top.
Industrial plant lights and cooling towers reflected in still water at dusk
13Plant lights on the water.

11 STRAIGHT FROM THE PLANT FLOOR

Power, oil and gas and electrical trade show FAQ Plain questions. Rated answers.

Two people meeting at a small round table inside the blue-panelled Tesla Transformers (India) booth built by Purple Exhibits
Let’s line up the season.

Which power and oil and gas shows draw the most people in the U.S.?

Gastech is the largest, with 60,000 attendees from 150 countries, per dmg events, followed by the Offshore Technology Conference (25,000 energy professionals, per OTC) and POWERGEN (8,164 registered professionals in 2026). Both leaders run in Houston. The Top 7 on this page lists every figure with its source.

When and where is OTC 2027?

The Offshore Technology Conference runs May 3–5, 2027 at NRG Park (Reliant Park) in Houston. It is three days in 2027 and URTeC (the Unconventional Resources Technology Conference) co-locates with it, so offshore and shale buyers share the floor.

How much does exhibit space at OTC 2027 cost?

Indoor space at Reliant Center is $44 per square foot through December 18, 2026 and $46 from December 19, 2026, per OTC. Space includes five exhibitor registrations per 100 sq ft and 20 guest invites; Global Energy Suites run $28,000 (20×20), $36,000 (20×30) and $55,000 (30×30). Shipping and drayage are extra.

What are the dates of Gastech 2027?

September 14–17, 2027 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The exhibition opens 09:00 to 18:00 on September 14 and 16, to 19:00 on September 15, and closes at 14:00 on September 17. Stands are booked through dmg events’ Book a Stand form.

Where is POWERGEN 2027?

The Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, January 18–21, 2027, after the 2026 edition in San Antonio. POWERGEN 2026 counted 8,164 registered professionals and 539 exhibitors, 46% of them new to the show, per Clarion Events.

What does a vendor booth at NAPE Summit 2027 cost?

$7,750 per 10×10 for vendors and service providers through December 11, 2026 and $8,500 from December 12. Exploration and production companies and capital providers pay $700, then $900. Booths include an 8 ft back drape, 3 ft side rails and an ID sign; NAPE runs February 3–5, 2027 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

How much is a booth at APEC 2027?

$4,070 for an in-line booth and $6,105 for a corner, per APEC, with back drape, side drape, an ID sign, 10 exhibit-hall badges per 100 sq ft and one full conference registration. APEC runs March 7–11, 2027 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

Which trade shows suit pipeline and corrosion companies?

PPIM (Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management, January 25–28, 2027, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston; exhibition January 26–28) for in-line inspection and integrity, and the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo (April 11–15, 2027, Greater Columbus Convention Center) for cathodic protection, coatings and monitoring.

Which events reach refinery and frac buyers?

The AFPM Summit (August 30–September 2, 2027, Gaylord Texan, Grapevine; 1,300+ attendees, per AFPM) for refinery and petrochemical teams, booked as hub lounges, meeting rooms, suites or exhibit space, and SPE’s HFTC (February 2–4, 2027, The Woodlands, Texas; venue not confirmed yet) for completions and frac fleet engineers.

Which shows matter for nuclear suppliers?

The ANS Winter Conference & Expo (November 15–18, 2026, Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix), the ANS Annual Conference (June 13–16, 2027, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace) and WM2027 Waste Management Symposia (March 7–11, 2027, Phoenix Convention Center) for decommissioning and radioactive waste projects.

Where do hydropower, geothermal and hydrogen suppliers exhibit?

Clean Currents, the National Hydropower Association’s show (August 30–September 3, 2027, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta), the Geothermal Rising Conference (October 24–27, 2027, Peppermill Resort, Reno) and the Hydrogen Americas Summit & Exhibition (October 26–27, 2027, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston).

Which events should standby generator and switchgear makers attend?

EGSA Spring 2027 (April 11–13, Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria) reaches generator distributors, dealers and rental companies, with a fall conference October 3–5, 2027. POWERGEN covers plant-scale generation, and Data Center World and 7x24 Exchange reach data center power buyers.

What are the best events for electrical testing and safety products?

NETA PowerTest (March 8–12, 2027, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando; 1,500+ attendees, 100+ exhibitors and 80+ training sessions) and the IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (March 22–26, 2027, Peppermill Resort, Reno; 719 attendees in 2026). Both put training and papers first and the expo beside them.

Where is Data Center World 2027?

The Music City Center in Nashville, May 24–27, 2027, a move for the 2027 edition. It suits UPS, switchgear, busway, generator and power distribution makers selling to data center managers and facility engineers.

Which oil and gas events run in Houston in 2027?

Five of them: PPIM (January), NAPE Summit (February), OTC (May), IMAGE (August 30–September 2) and Gastech (September). EGSA Spring (April) and Hydrogen Americas (October) also meet in Houston, which gives the city seven of the 25 events in this guide.

Gastech or OTC: which is right for an equipment maker?

OTC (May, NRG Park) centers on offshore drilling, subsea and vessels, with URTeC adding shale buyers in 2027 and a published rate of $44/sq ft. Gastech (September, George R. Brown) centers on natural gas, LNG, low-carbon and power and grid, with 1,000 exhibitors and rates on request. A compression, power or electrical supplier can fit both, per each organizer’s exhibitor list.

What is IMAGE and who goes?

IMAGE is the joint meeting of AAPG and SEG, August 30–September 2, 2027 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Geoscientists, geophysicists and exploration staff come for seismic, geoscience software, sensors, geothermal and carbon storage technology; commercial space is $42/sq ft, rising to $43 on December 1, 2026.

Are there programs for first-time exhibitors in oil and gas and power?

Yes. OTC has a First Time Exhibitors form, the Spotlight on New Technology Award (applications close January 28, 2027) and a University R&D Showcase. SPE’s ATCE runs a Startup Village competition, NAPE has a First Time Exhibitor resource page, and 46% of POWERGEN’s 2026 exhibitors were new.

Can we bring a full-size transformer or genset into the hall?

Usually, with planning. Material handling is charged by weight, the unit needs a forklift path and a floor-load check, and live equipment needs electrical drops and guards. Where the real unit is too heavy, a cutaway or a scale model tells the story for far less freight.

12 SPEAK FLUENT PLANT FLOOR

Power, oil and gas and electrical glossary The words behind the hard hat.

Heat rate, black start, pigging, cathodic protection, arc flash, PUE. The terms plant operators, pipeline engineers, electrical testers and show managers use every day, in plain English, so nothing gets lost between the P&ID, the bid and the exhibitor manual.

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In the plant

Combined cycle
A plant that burns gas in a turbine, then uses the hot exhaust to make steam for a second turbine, getting more power from the same fuel. A core topic on the POWERGEN floor.
Heat rate
How much fuel energy a plant burns to make one kilowatt-hour; lower is better. Owners compare turbines and upgrades by it.
Black start
Restarting a power plant after a total grid outage without power from the grid, using onsite generators or batteries.
Genset
An engine and a generator mounted together as one unit for standby or prime power, sold through the distributors who meet at EGSA.
Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
The switch that moves a building’s load from the utility to a standby generator when power fails, and back when it returns.
Pumped storage
A hydro plant that pumps water uphill when power is cheap and lets it run back through turbines when power is needed. Clean Currents covers it with hydropower and marine energy.
Decommissioning
Taking a nuclear plant or facility out of service safely: removing fuel, cleaning up and dismantling, the focus of WM Symposia.

In the field

Upstream, midstream, downstream
Finding and producing oil and gas, moving and storing it, then refining and selling it. NAPE and HFTC lean upstream, PPIM midstream and AFPM downstream.
Subsea tree
The assembly of valves on an offshore wellhead on the seabed that controls flow from the well, a centerpiece of OTC exhibits.
Frac fleet
The pumps, blenders and support trucks that pressure-pump fluid and sand into a well during hydraulic fracturing; the buyers walk HFTC.
Pigging
Sending a device called a pig through a pipeline to clean it or inspect it from the inside, the subject of the PPIM conference.
Cathodic protection
Using a small electrical current or sacrificial metal to stop a pipeline or tank from corroding. AMPP’s floor is full of it.
Turnaround
A planned shutdown of a refinery or plant unit for inspection, repair and upgrades, scheduled years ahead; turnaround planners attend the AFPM Summit.
LNG
Liquefied natural gas: gas cooled to about minus 162°C so it shrinks for shipping by sea. Gastech is built around it.
Prospect
A mapped area where geologists expect oil or gas, offered for sale or partnership at the NAPE Summit beside producing properties.

In the switchroom

Arc flash
The explosive release of energy when current jumps through the air between conductors. Arc-flash protection and safe-by-design gear are the business of the Electrical Safety Workshop.
Acceptance and maintenance testing
Electrical tests on new equipment before it is energized and on working equipment over its life. NETA-certified technicians do this work and train at PowerTest.
Protective relay
A device that senses a fault on a line or a piece of equipment and trips the breaker in a fraction of a second.
Wide-bandgap semiconductors
Silicon carbide and gallium nitride power chips that switch faster and run hotter than silicon, a main thread at APEC.
UPS
Uninterruptible power supply: batteries and electronics that carry critical load through an outage until generators start.
PUE
Power usage effectiveness: a data center’s total power divided by the power its IT equipment uses. Closer to 1.0 means less spent on cooling and losses.

On the show floor

Priority points
The system some organizers, such as NAPE, use to place booths: returning exhibitors earn points and choose space first.
Hospitality suite
A private furnished room sold beside or on the floor, such as OTC’s Global Energy Suites, for meetings and receptions.
Material handling
The contractor’s charge to move crates from the dock or warehouse to your booth and back, billed by weight. Heavy units make it a large line in the budget.

12 MORE ENERGY GUIDES

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Researched and written by the Purple Exhibits team. Updated November 9, 2026. Show dates, venues, prices and rules come from each organizer’s published pages, linked on every show card. Fit notes, booth ideas and planning tools are our editorial guidance from building booths for power, oil & gas & electrical exhibitors. Listings are not paid placements. The guide covers U.S. business-to-business events plus selected international shows.

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