The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is the largest Bakken conference and expo in the state, featuring more than 60 speakers, more than 250 vendor booths, and more than 2,200 attendees.

Williston Basin Petroleum Conference

*SAVE THE DATE* The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is your connection to the Bakken. The next conference and trade show will be held May 19-21, 2026, in Bismarck, ND.

The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is the largest Bakken conference and expo in the state, featuring more than 60 speakers, more than 250 vendor booths, and more than 2,200 attendees.

WHEN

May 19-21, 2026

WHERE

Bismarck Event Center
Bismarck, ND

ATTEND, EXHIBIT AND SPONSOR

registration is not open yet, however, attendee, exhibitor, and sponsor information can be found below. Please refer back to this page for updates when registration opens!

ATTEND

Registration for the WBPC gets you in to all the presentations and exhibits. Rates to attend will be:

NEW PRICING

This year, NDPC is implementing a new pricing structure. Please see below for more details

NDPC MEMBERS

If your company is an NDPC member, you will receive the following rates:

*Early Bird – $600

Standard Rate – $650

*Early Bird rate will be honored from the date registration opens to April 1, 2026. 

NON-MEMBERS

Companies that are not NDPC members will receive the following rates:

*Early Bird – $650

Standard Rate – $700

*Early Bird rate will be honored from the date registration opens to April 1, 2026. 

MISCELLANEOUS

For all other registration types, you will receive the following rates:

Government – $300

Spouse – $150

Student – $100

Core Workshop – $200

EXHIBIT

The WBPC offers both indoor and outdoor booths, and includes pipe and drape, two complimentary registrations, 8-foot table and chairs, cloth skirt, wireless internet, and access to power. Upgrades avaialble at an additional charge.

NDPC MEMBERS

If your company is an NDPC member, you will receive the following rates:

Indoor – $3,500

Outdoor – $2,500

Combo – $5,300

NON-MEMBERS

Companies that are not NDPC members will receive the following rates:

Indoor – $3,800

Outdoor – $2,500

Combo – $5,300

SPONSOR

We offer several sponsorship levels and opportunities to get your name in front of key industry players. 2026 will have NEW Sponsorship opportunites. Stay tuned for more information!

*Presenting Sponsorship is limited to FIVE companies.

2025 Premier Partners

Our events and efforts aren't possible without the support of our members. Thanks to all our Premier Partners for their sponsorship! Learn more about becoming a Premier Partner here.