Mark your calendars: the Oil Containment Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held September 15-17, 2026 at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas. This year’s theme is Containment Innovation in a Changing Regulatory Landscape.
Conference Overview#
The OCA Annual Conference is the premier industry gathering for oil containment professionals in North America. Last year’s conference in Nashville drew 847 attendees from 43 states and 12 countries, with 68 exhibitors showcasing the latest in containment technology, materials, and services.
2026 Keynote Speakers (Announced)#
- Administrator Maria Santos, EPA Office of Emergency Management – Opening keynote: “SPCC Enforcement Priorities and the Path Forward”
- Dr. William Fletcher, Texas A&M University – Technical keynote: “Next-Generation Elastomeric Barriers: Where Material Science is Taking Containment”
- Thomas Nguyen, Chief Sustainability Officer, Continental Resources – Industry keynote: “Zero Spill: A Major Producer’s Journey to Environmental Excellence”
Conference Tracks#
This year’s conference will feature five concurrent tracks: Regulatory Compliance, Technical Innovation, Operations & Best Practices, Environmental Response, and Emerging Markets. Over 80 technical presentations are planned, covering topics from digital inspection technologies to Arctic containment challenges to renewable energy transformer protection.
Exhibition Hall#
The exhibition hall will feature 120 exhibitor booths showcasing containment systems, coating technologies, compliance software, inspection services, and related products. Early exhibitor registration opens April 1st with a 15% discount for OCA member companies.
Registration Information#
Early bird registration opens June 1, 2026. OCA member rates: $795 (early bird) / $995 (standard). Non-member rates: $1,295 / $1,595. Group discounts available for 5+ registrations from the same organization. Contact events@oilcontainment.org for group rates and sponsorship opportunities.
