Conference
Spillcon
Frequency: Every three years
Location: Various locations in Australia
Details: Spillcon is the Asia-Pacific region’s premier oil spill conference, bringing together local, regional, and global environmental and shipping representatives from industry, government, and non-government organizations. The conference addresses issues including causes and prevention, preparedness, response management, and environmental concerns.
Recent Event: The most recent Spillcon was held from September 11–15, 2023, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland, Australia.
International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC)
Frequency: Every three years
Location: Various locations in the United States
Details: IOSC provides a vital forum for professionals from the international spill response community, private sector, government, and non-governmental organizations to tackle challenges with sound science, practical innovation, and global research.
Recent Event: May 13–16, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Interspill Conference & Exhibition
Frequency: Every year
Location: Various locations in Europe
Details: Interspill is Europe’s leading oil spill conference and exhibition, focusing on potential issues raised by future spills. It connects international experts and leaders from the spill industry for business development, learning, and networking.
Next Event: April 8–10, 2025, at ExCeL London, United Kingdom.
RECSO EnviroSpill Conference & Exhibition
Frequency: Every two years
Location: Various locations in the Middle East
Details: Organized by the Regional Clean Sea Organization (RECSO), this event focuses on oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response, providing a platform for professionals to discuss best practices, explore technologies, and network.
Next Event: Details for the next event are yet to be announced.
China International Offshore Oil & Gas Exhibition (CIOOE)
Frequency: Annual
Location: Beijing, China
Details: CIOOE is a premier exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies and equipment in the offshore oil and gas industry, bringing together global leaders and professionals in exploration, production, and petrochemical sectors.
Next Event: March 26–28, 2025, at the New China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, China.
Oil Spill Response Workshop (OSRW)
Frequency: Every two years
Location: Beijing, China
Details: OSRW is a biennial event that delivers solutions for improving prevention, preparedness, and response to oil spills in inland, offshore, and marine environments. It brings together all parties responsible for response operations in China and beyond to discuss best practices and build relationships vital to successful responses.
UK & Ireland Spill Association Annual Conference
Dates: November 7, 2025 Location: United Kingdom Overview: An annual conference focusing on spill response and environmental protection within the UK and Ireland.
Elastec Spring Oil Spill Workshop
Dates: Dates to be announced Location: Carmi, Illinois, USA Overview: Elastec offers workshops to share knowledge of environmental and spill response industry experts, including hands-on training with equipment.
Exhibitions
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
Frequency: Annual
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Details: OTC is a series of conferences and exhibitions focused on exchanging technical knowledge relevant to the development of offshore energy resources, including oil spill response technologies.
Next Event: Details for the next event are yet to be announced.
Interspill Exhibition
Frequency: Annual
Location: Various locations in Europe
Details: An exhibition where international manufacturers, tech companies, innovators, and consultancies showcase their products and services to an international community committed to safeguarding the marine environment.
Interspill 2025
Dates: April 8–10, 2025 Location: ExCeL London, United Kingdom Overview: As Europe’s leading oil spill conference and exhibition, Interspill 2025 will bring together international experts to discuss spill prevention, preparedness, response, and restoration.
RECSO EnviroSpill Exhibition
Frequency: Every two years
Location: Various locations in the Middle East
Details: An exhibition focusing on oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response, providing a platform for professionals to explore technologies and network.
RECSO EnviroSpill 2025
Dates: January 21–23, 2025 Location: Grand Hyatt, Kuwait Overview: Hosted by the Kuwait Ministry of Oil, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Kuwait Oil Company, and Aramco, this conference focuses on spill prevention, preparedness, and response in the energy and marine industries.
