IADC Contracts & Risk Management Conference 2026

The IADC Contracts & Risk Management Conference is a biennial event organized by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). This conference focuses on critical issues affecting contracts and risk management within the drilling industry, providing a platform for industry professionals to discuss market trends, contract provisions, and indemnification issues.

Key topics covered include contractual provisions addressing anti-bribery and anti-corruption law compliance, recent court decisions involving drilling activities, pointers on contract drafting, drilling contract incentive bonus provisions, and practice pointers on choice of law and arbitration provisions. The conference also delves into risk allocation, hold harmless agreements, and indemnity agreements.

Attendees can benefit from networking opportunities with industry peers and gain insights from notable speakers who are experts in the field. The event is designed for professionals involved in contracts and risk management within the drilling industry, offering valuable knowledge and practical solutions to current challenges.

The conference is scheduled for October 6-7, 2026, at Transocean's headquarters in Houston, Texas. Registration fees are $500 for IADC members and $625 for non-members. IADC will apply for participatory CLE hours with the Texas State Bar Association, the Louisiana Supreme Court, and the Oklahoma Bar Association.