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Upcoming Student Paper Contests

Showcase your technical expertise and presentation skills by participating in our Regional Student Paper Contests! 

All participants must enter the region that reflects their University. You can only apply for another region if a contest or a division is not held in your assigned region. For more information visit our SPC Rules and Regulations. 

Find your chapter to see which region you can apply for or view our Student Paper Contest Region Map.
Africa

Includes all Sub-Saharan African countries

Event Dates: July 22 - 24, 2026

Venue: SPE Africa Student Congress 2026, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
Submission Deadline: 28 February 2026
Abstract: Max 425 words
Applications: Apply Now
Contact: Ola Davies

Asia Pacific

Includes Northern Asia Pacific countries, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Australia

Event Dates: October 2025

Venue: To be confirmed 
Submission Deadline:
To be confirmed
Abstract:
Max 425 words
Applications:
Applications Closed
Contact:
Justin Kijam

Canada/Rocky Mountain North America

For 2026, the Canada and Rocky Mountain Regions have been merged into one contest. 

Event Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Venue: Virtual
Submission Deadline:
April 10, 2026
Abstract:
Max 425 words
Applications:
Apply Now
Contact:
regprograms@spe.org

Eastern/Mid-Continent North America

For 2026, the Eastern and Mid-Continent Regions have been merged into one contest.

Event Dates: 9 May 2026
Venue:
Virtual
Submission Deadline:
9 April 2026
Abstract:
Max 425 words
Applications:
Apply Now
Contact:
Zain Al Radaideh

Europe

Event Dates: May 5 - 7, 2026

Venue: East Meets West, AGH University of Science & Technology, Poland
Submission Deadline:
27 February 2026
Abstract:
Max 425 words
Applications:
Apply Now
Contact:
Ola Davies

Gulf Coast/Southwestern North America

For 2026, the Gulf Coast and Southwestern Regions have been merged into one contest.

Event Dates: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Venue:
To be confirmed
Submission Deadline:
March 1, 2026
Abstract:
Max 425 words
Applications:
Apply Now
Contact: regprograms@spe.org

Latin America and Caribbean

Event Dates: Thursday, May 14 2026

Venue: Torre YPF Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Submission Deadline:
April 14th, 2026
Abstract:
Max 425 words
Applications:
Apply Now
Contact: Dalexa Fernandez 

Middle East and North Africa

Event Dates: 13 – 15 April 2026

Venue: GOTECH, Dubai UAE 
Submission Deadline: 8 February 2026
Abstract: Max 425 words
Applications: Apply Now
Contact: Jackie Hoffmann

Russia and Caspian

Event Dates: 16-17 May 2026

Venue: Satbayev University Chapter, Almaty, Kazakhstan  
Submission Deadline: 9 March 2026
Abstract: Max 425 words
Applications: Apply Now
Contact: Viktoryia Kavalionak 

South Asia

Includes India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh

Event Dates: 24-25 April 2026

Venue: SPE Presidency University Bengaluru Chapter, Karnataka, India
Submission Deadline:
15 February 2026
Abstract:
Max 425 words
Applications:
Apply Now
Contact:
rspc.sa@spe.org

Western North America

Event Dates: Monday, April 13, 2026

Venue: Bakersfield CA 
Submission Deadline:
March 1, 2026
Abstract:
Max 425 words
Applications:
Apply Now
Contact: regprograms@spe.org

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