The International Well Control Forum Annual Members Event brings together professionals from across the global well control community for two days of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and industry engagement.
Taking place in Budapest, Hungary, the 2026 event provides a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, explore key developments in well control, and take part in discussions that support best practice across the industry.
This is a members-only event focused on professional development, networking, and technical insight.
The IWCF 2026 Annual Members Event is a two-day, in-person gathering designed to bring together members from across the global well control community. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Share expertise and insights with peers
- Explore the latest developments in well control
- Participate in panels, presentations, and interactive sessions designed to support professional growth
- Enjoy dedicated networking time to build valuable industry connections
Programme Highlights
Day 1
– Registration, Coffee, and Networking
– Welcome and Safety Briefing
– Branch Welcome
– Keynote: Regional Perspectives on Well Control and Future Challenges
– When Well Control Fails — Emerging Trends, Lessons & Preparedness
– From Manual Mud Checks to Real-Time Fluid Intelligence
– Coffee Break
– IOGP Report 476 — Raising the Standard in Well Control Competency
– From Guidance to Reality — Implementation of IOGP 476
– Shaping the Future Through Simulation
– Lunch Break
– Well Control Challenge — Solve the Scenario
– Well Abandonment – Expect the Unexpected
– Close of Day
– Networking Reception
Day 2
– Registration, Coffee, and Networking
– Welcome and Safety Briefing
– Improving Assessment Feedback Whilst Maintaining Exam Integrity
– IWCF Developments and Operational Insights
– Coffee Break
– Board Member Perspectives: Regional Industry Insights
– Lunch Break
– IWCF Member Voice: Feedback, Engagement, Strategy and Future Focus
– The Human Barrier: Decision-Making Under Pressure
– Closing Remarks and Open Discussion
– Refresh and prepare for Social Outing
Access to Full Agenda
The full agenda, including detailed session descriptions and confirmed speakers, is available to IWCF members via the Member Access page. Members have been provided with a password to access this content. If you have not received your access details, please contact iwcfinformation@iwcf.org.
Registration is now open exclusively for IWCF members.
This two-day event is free to attend and is only open to IWCF members. Invitations have been shared via the IWCF Portal, Information Notices, and other official IWCF communications.
Registration closes on Monday, 24 August 2026. Please ensure you register before this date to secure your place.
If you have any questions about the event, please email iwcfinformation@iwcf.org.
Attendance at the Annual Members Event is exclusive to members of the International Well Control Forum.
Any company or individual within the oil and gas industry with an interest in the continuing development of well control knowledge and skills is welcome to apply for membership.
If you work in well control, support safety and training, or want to improve industry standards, IWCF membership gives you a chance to share your views and influence the future of well control training worldwide.
If you are not currently a member and would like to attend, you can find out more about becoming a member of IWCF and accessing this event, along with other industry benefits, here:www.iwcf.org/become-a-member/.
