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The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional association with 132,000 members in 146 countries engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas and related energy resources. SPE delivers solutions and empowers people to drive the energy industry forward. Members gain access to premier programs, content, and events designed to accelerate professional growth and career development, while fostering a strong network and sense of community. SPE maintains offices in Calgary, Dallas, Dubai, Houston, and Kuala Lumpur.

With a rich history of excellence, SEG fosters a global community dedicated to advancing geophysical science through education, professional development, and collaboration. Founded in 1930, SEG is headquartered in Houston, TX, with offices in Tulsa, Dubai, and Beijing.

AGU is a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in Earth and space sciences. Save the Date for #AGU26 in San Francisco, CA, 7-11 December, 2026. Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of communities and their values. Our programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events and providing career support. We live our values in everything we do, such as our net zero energy renovated building in Washington, D.C. and our Ethics and Equity Center, which fosters a diverse and inclusive geoscience community to ensure responsible conduct. AGU was established in 1919 by the National Research Council and operated as an unincorporated affiliate of the National Academy of Sciences for more than 50 years. We were independently incorporated in 1972.