recent conferences. In 2009, 2,500 companies from 38 countries participated and 66,820 attendance, an 8.5% drop from previous year's 75,092, was reported despite a global economic recession and initial concerns about swine flu. Attendance in 2014 reached a 46-year high of 108,300, the highest in show history and up 3.3% from the previous year. The cost to attend the Offshore Technology Conference event is generally lower than prices for other oil and gas conferences. In 2018, to attend the full conference as a professional who was a member of one of the 13 sponsoring organizations the registration fee was $180 which included full access to the technical sessions and massive exhibition. Spotlight on New Technology Awards The annual Spotlight on New Technology Awards showcases the latest and most advanced hardware and software technologies that are leading the industry into the future. Technologies are awarded based on the following criteria: new and innovative, proven, broad interest for the industry and significant impact beyond existing technologies. OTC Brasil OTC Brasil has been held in 2011, 2013, and 2017. In 2017, OTC Brasil was held in Rio de Janeiro and 150 technical papers were presented in 29 technical sessions. OTC Asia OTC Asia was held in 2014, 2016, and 2018. The 2018 OTC Asia was held in March in Kuala Lumpur. More than 290 technical papers were presented at OTC Asia in 2018. Arctic Technology Conference The Arctic Technology Conference has been held in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, and will be held in fall 2018. In 2011-2012 and 2014, the conference was held in Houston. The 2015 edition was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 2016th edition was held in St. John's, Canada and 135 technical papers were presented. The 2018th edition will be the first time the show returns to Houston in a couple years. The Arctic Technology Conference is an OTC event that covers the technical challenges that come along with exploration and production of petroleum and natural gas in the arctic. The conference technical program will discuss the logistical and technical aspects involved with recovery oil and gas in the harsh icy arctic environment as well as the environmental and regulatory requirements in the unique arctic environment. References External links Offshore Technology Conference - official site Marinelink.com Trade shows in the United States Offshore engineering Petroleum