NAPE 2026 Parties & Networking
Every major party, happy hour, and networking event — with venue details, company intel, and key contacts.
NAPE Icebreaker & Charities Celebration
Hosted by NAPE / Oliva Gibbs (entertainment sponsor)
Oliva Gibbs LLP is a Houston-based law firm specializing exclusively in oil, gas, and mineral law. They provide title opinions, transaction support, litigation, and regulatory guidance to upstream operators across all major U.S. basins. Many of their attorneys are board-certified in O&G/mineral law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Oliva Gibbs NAPE Kickoff Party
Hosted by Oliva Gibbs LLP
The biggest private party of NAPE week. Oliva Gibbs is a top-tier O&G law firm known for title work, A&D closings, and regulatory support. Their attorneys typically have landman backgrounds giving them hands-on field knowledge. This is a prime networking spot for deal-makers.
Novi Labs Happy Hour
Hosted by Novi Labs (Booth #2328)
Novi Labs builds AI-powered well analytics and reservoir modeling software for E&P companies. Their platform uses machine learning to forecast well performance, optimize completion designs, and identify the best drilling locations. They work with both majors and independents nationwide. Austin-based with strong Houston presence.
YPE Houston NAPE Happy Hour
Hosted by Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) Houston
YPE Houston is the Houston chapter of Young Professionals in Energy — a volunteer-run networking organization for early-to-mid-career energy professionals. They host monthly networking events year-round, and the NAPE happy hour is their largest annual event. Great for meeting young operators, engineers, landmen, and analysts.
NAPE After Party
Community Event
An independent, community-organized after party for NAPE attendees. Casual networking in a downtown apartment complex setting. Open to all industry professionals looking to wind down after a day on the expo floor.
Jackson School of Geosciences Alumni & Friends
Hosted by UT Austin — Jackson School
UT Austin's Jackson School is one of the top geoscience programs in the world and a feeder school for the energy industry. This reception brings together alumni geologists, geophysicists, and petroleum engineers now working across majors, independents, and service companies. Strong connections to operators and geoscience leadership.
NAPE AFTER DARK
Presented by Shifting Sands
The late-night scene for NAPE week. Bauhaus Houston is an eclectic club/event space. This is the after-hours networking spot where deals continue over drinks. "Shifting Sands" is the event brand behind this annual NAPE nightlife event.
PakEnergy Booth Happy Hour
Hosted by PakEnergy (Booth #2525) — Premier Sponsor
PakEnergy is a cloud-based business automation platform (accounting, land, production, revenue) for independent upstream and midstream O&G companies. Based in Abilene, TX. As a NAPE 2026 Premier Sponsor, they're hosting an on-floor happy hour at their booth with drinks, music, and giveaways.