International Oil Spill Conference

The International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC) serves as a crucial platform for professionals within the global spill response community, encompassing sectors such as private industry, government, and non-governmental organizations. This event aims to address the pressing challenges of oil spill response through sound science, innovative practices, social engineering, and imaginative approaches. The 26th IOSC will take place at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center in Savannah, United States, marking a significant anniversary for this vital gathering.The conference provides an ideal setting for a diverse array of stakeholders including government agencies, contractors, researchers, and industry professionals to collaborate toward common goals. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share lessons learned from real-world spill responses and research initiatives from around the globe. With a focus on driving innovation in the field of oil spill response, the IOSC emphasizes the importance of networking among more than 1000 professionals who are actively involved in oil spill response efforts. Participants typically include operating managers, safety and security officers, regulators, plant managers, environmental health and safety professionals, attorneys, environmental managers, purchasing agents, engineers, and consultants—all of whom are engaged in compliance, oil spill response, and cleanup efforts. The audience for this event spans federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as community and public interest groups, reflecting its comprehensive reach within the USA.