The Underwater Technology Foundation was established by a group of key companies in the oil industry, in cooperation with classification, research and finance institutions in the Bergen area.
The first Underwater Technology Conference was held in 1980. It was an immediate success and the Conference in 2011 will be the 17th UTC. The Conference has become one of the largest international forums and meeting grounds for the Subsea environment. UTC is a widely recognized conference which attracts participants from all parts of the international petroleum community. More than 600 delegates and 50 exhibitors are expected to attend the event in Bergen, Norway 8 – 9 June 2011. Delegates at UTC are executives, managers, engineers and other strategic and planning personnel related to the subsea field of the petroleum industry.
The UTC 2011 Exhibition will be held in Grieghallen ‘s facilities Dovregubbens Hall. We have a large area at our disposal which is directly connected to the conference facilities. Breaks and lunches will be served in the exhibition area. Exhibitors will be able to show larger items or constructions as there are hardly limitations to weight; the ceiling height is over 4 metres and there is an elevator to fit a large container.