Energy Trade Show Podcast

🎙️ OTC Conference Recap – Part 2: From Brand Power to Deepwater Perspectives In Part 2 of our special OTC Conference series, we dive even deeper into the dynamic conversations shaping the future of energy. This episode brings together a diverse mix of voices, from marketing and branding experts who are redefining how energy companies […]

In this special episode from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025, I hit the show floor to connect with leaders from Trinidad and Tobago, a nation making a strong push to attract international business and investment into O&G. Join me as I speak with representatives who share why T&T is positioning itself as a gateway […]

In this episode of the Energy Trade Show Podcast, host Ben Seligson engages with industry veterans Hadley Schafer and Luke Brett to discuss their experiences in the trade show world, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the evolution of trade shows post-pandemic. Hadley shares her journey to starting her own event planning agency, […]

Join me as I dive into the world of surface-mount technology and electronics at the SMTA Houston Expo — where industry pros gather to showcase innovation and connect over the latest in global tech, all right here in Houston. In this episode, I sit down with some amazing guests: Mattress Mack, Houston’s unofficial spokesman, drops […]

In this week’s episode we visit the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage conference live at the George R. Brown convention center. Who wants to store carbon in the ground? We do! We chat with Tracy Thompson, Conference Organizer, chats about starting CCUS, logistics, how much the conference has grown.  Aaron Bateman, Paragon Geophysical Services, tells […]

Join me as I interview the exhibitors, sponsors and attendees of the  2025 Industrial Immersive Conference are Transforming Industrial, Energy & Engineering Enterprise and Driving Digital Innovation with Immersive Technology. Today we feature: Ben Bennett, Luminous XR, from Newcastle England, whose XR software allows users to build their own content and the challenge of introducing [&#823...

Dubbed the “Super Bowl of Energy,” CERAWeek is where the world’s top leaders, innovators, and decision-makers converge to shape the future of energy. In this exclusive 3-part podcast series, I’m bringing you inside the action—with deep dives, bold insights, and candid conversations. From journalists on the front lines to C-suite executives leading the charge, join […]

Dubbed the “Super Bowl of Energy,” CERAWeek is where the world’s top leaders, innovators, and decision-makers converge to shape the future of energy. In this exclusive 3-part podcast series, I’m bringing you inside the action—with deep dives, bold insights, and candid conversations. From journalists on the front lines to C-suite executives leading the charge, join […]

Dubbed the “Super Bowl of Energy,” CERAWeek is where the world’s top leaders, innovators, and decision-makers converge to shape the future of energy. In this exclusive 3-part podcast series, I’m bringing you inside the action—with deep dives, bold insights, and candid conversations. From journalists on the front lines to C-suite executives leading the charge, join […]

oin me as I interview the exhibitors, sponsors and attendees of the  2025 Industrial Immersive Conference are Transforming Industrial, Energy & Engineering Enterprise and Driving Digital Innovation with Immersive Technology. Today we feature: Julien Dupont, Industrial Immersive Conference organizer, we discuss the logistics of the conference and importance of the exchange of ideas, especi...

It was a wonderful time at the 2025 NAPE Summit in Houston Texas. Where deals get done!  Join me, Ben Seligson, host of the Energy Trade show Podcast as I speak to attendees, sponsors, and organizers to discover how these trade shows tick.   Our final Part 3 of 3 of our NAPE series episode […]

It was a wonderful time at the 2025 NAPE Summit in Houston Texas. Where deals get done!  Join me, Ben Seligson, host of the Energy Trade show Podcast as I speak to attendees, sponsors, and organizers to discover how these trade shows tick.   Part 2 of 3 of our NAPE series episode features:  Drew […]

Today we speak to community leader and all-around Houstonian star, Frances Castañeda Dyess. We chat about the recent Apple Manufacturing facility announcement, the best food in Houston, why “tariffs” shouldn’t be a scary word to the Houston Ports, port job opportunities and education, and my favorite thing in the whole universe, the Houston Rodeo BBQ […]

It was a wonderful time at the 2025 NAPE Summit in Houston Texas. Where deals get done! Join me, Ben Seligson, host of the Energy Trade show Podcast as I speak to attendees, sponsors, and organizers to discover how these trade shows tick.  Part 1 of 3 of our NAPE series episode features: Caleb Rogers, […]

Welcome to the Energy Trade Show Podcast. We’re coming to you from the Reuters Events: Energy Live 2024 in Houston, Texas. Energy LIVE is where market leaders meet to shape the future of energy, regardless of market direction post-election. Offering a unique blend of high-level C-suite discussions and practical deal-making, Energy LIVE is uniquely designed […]

Welcome to the Energy Trade Show Podcast. We’re coming to you from the Reuters Events: Energy Live 2024 in Houston, Texas. Energy LIVE is where market leaders meet to shape the future of energy, regardless of market direction post-election. Offering a unique blend of high-level C-suite discussions and practical deal-making, Energy LIVE is uniquely designed […]

Welcome to the Energy Trade Show Podcast. We’re coming to you from the Reuters Events: Energy Live 2024 in Houston, Texas. Energy LIVE is where market leaders meet to shape the future of energy, regardless of market direction post-election. Offering a unique blend of high-level C-suite discussions and practical deal-making, Energy LIVE is uniquely designed […]

In this episode we talk to industry veteran Trevor Packard about his 30 plus years of trade show experience in the conferences and services industry, working with energy trade shows, and surviving covid in the conference vendor world. Get this industry exclusive only with the Energy Trade Show Podcast! Connect with the Energy Trade Show […]

Alan Gunn from EPAM joins the Energy Trade Show Podcast to unravel the complexities of mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector. He shares insights into EPAM’s acquisition of Essentia, highlighting the transformative journey from a small team to a powerhouse with access to 55,000 professionals. Discover how this strategic move has empowered them to undertake […]

“My hot take is that currently what is marketed as AI is machine learning with a nice skin on it.” “One of the perks of moving to a city on your own is you just start picking up new hobbies.” This episode of the Energy Trade Show Podcast features a lively conversation with Sebastian Barajas, […]

“AI is what you need and Met Desk is the place to go for AI weather models.” “SkyFi is connecting users with satellite imagery, aerial imagery and analytics within a marketplace.” “Just three years ago we weren’t even able to task a satellite. Now you can do it on an app, on your phone.” Discover […]

In this festive OGGN Christmas Special, the hosts and co-hosts engage in a fun-filled quiz that tests their holiday knowledge. The conversation flows from introductions to a series of light-hearted trivia questions, with plenty of laughter and banter along the way. The episode wraps up with warm holiday wishes and a humorous note about one […]

Get ready to dive into the world of energy trade shows with hosts Ben Seligson and Reena Friedman Watts on the Energy Trade Show Podcast.  This episode features a lively conversation with Ryan Claxton from Broad Peak Partners, where they explore the intersection of technology and trade shows in the energy sector. Ryan shares his […]

Step into the electrifying world of energy trade shows with hosts Ben Seligson and Reena Friedman Watts on the Energy Trade Show Podcast.  Join them as they navigate the bustling floors of conferences nationwide, uncovering the stories of exhibitors, attendees, and industry experts. This episode features a dynamic conversation with Chris Russo, whose journey from […]

Get ready to dive into the world of energy innovation and digital transformation on the latest episode of the Energy Trade Show Podcast! Co-hosts Ben Seligson and Reena Friedman Watts take you to the bustling trade show floor at Cognite’s Impact 2024, where industry leaders are unveiling groundbreaking advancements in the energy sector. Join us […]