OTD Energy is free to attend – but the value you get depends on how you spend your time. Here are some practical tips to help you make the most of Norway’s most important meeting place for the energy industry.
Register in advance
Pre-registration makes everything easier. You’ll avoid queues at the entrance and get more time inside the exhibition halls. Take a look at the program in advance and create a simple plan.
Plan who you want to meet
With over 300 exhibitors under one roof, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Review the exhibitor list before you arrive – maybe you want to meet Equinor or Aker BP, or discover new suppliers in offshore wind and digitalization. A little planning makes your day far more efficient.
Also read: Who Will You Meet at OTD Energy? – Here’s the Network Waiting for You in Stavanger
Don’t miss the conferences
The Ocean Wind Conference, Equinor Global Supplier Day, and EPS Summit are all included with your free registration. These are rare chances to hear directly from operators like Equinor, Vår Energi, and OKEA on future projects and supplier expectations – insights that are rarely available without cost.
Take time to listen
Short talks, informal presentations, and spontaneous conversations are a big part of the OTD experience. Many visitors leave with valuable knowledge on technologies and trends they didn’t plan to discover. Allow time to be surprised.
Think beyond the stands
OTD Energy is just as much about networking as it is about the exhibition. Some of the best conversations happen in the coffee queue, at the lunch table, or between conference sessions. Many attendees leave with ideas and contacts that become valuable long after the event ends. 
Be curious about the full spectrum
OTD Energy brings together the entire energy ecosystem – from traditional oil and gas to offshore wind, low-carbon solutions, and digital technologies. Take the opportunity to meet both the big names and the smaller, innovative suppliers you may not have heard of before.
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Use day two to go deeper
Day one is packed with energy, back-to-back meetings, and a full agenda. On day two, the pace slows slightly – making it easier to have deeper conversations and get quality time with the right people.
OTD Energy is as much about the personal encounters as the professional content. With a little planning – and a healthy dose of curiosity – you can walk away with two days packed full of new insights, networks, and opportunities.