Event Details

The Australian Drilling Industry Association is pleased to invite you to Adelaide for DRILL26, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 22–24 September.

With the 2026 theme “Mission Critical,” this year’s conference will spotlight the essential role drilling plays in sustaining Australia’s resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. While we prepare the full event prospectus, DRILL26 is already shaping up to be a key gathering for drilling professionals, industry leaders and suppliers from across Australasia.

The event will begin with late-afternoon networking drinks on 22 September, followed by two full days of conference sessions, exhibition opportunities and signature ADIA networking events, where attendees will explore the technologies, skills and strategies that keep drilling operations safe, efficient and future-ready. 

Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales

To secure your place at DRILL26, please complete the booking form at the back of the prospectus below and send your booking form to [email protected] 

Download the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus here.

Location

Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre

Address: North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000

Accommodation

To assist delegates with booking accommodation for DRILL26, ADIA have partnered with Accommodation Link to provide a dedicated accommodation booking portal. Through this portal, attendees can access a selection of nearby hotels offering exclusive discounted rates for conference delegates.

Book your accommodation here!

Schedule

The full conference program will be published nearer to the event. Until then, the preliminary schedule below is provided to assist with your travel planning:

Tues, 22 September 2026

• 5pm - Registrations Open
• 6pm - Welcome Cocktail Evening (Adelaide Convention Centre)

Weds, 23 September 2025

• 8am - Registrations Open
• 9am-4pm - Conference Day 1
• 6:30-10:30 - Conference Dinner (Adelaide Convention Centre)

Thurs, 24 September 2026

• 9am-3pm - Conference Day 2
• 3pm-4pm - Bump Out
• 6pm - Off-Site Finale Dinner (Adelaide Oval)

Delegate Pricing

Note: NZDF Members are eligible for ADIA Member pricing. Contact [email protected] for discount code!

Enquiries

Please contact [email protected] or call (08) 6305 0466