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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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