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BISMARCK, ND
May 19 to May 21, 2026

Below are some tips and tricks to help you prepare for the upcoming Williston Basin Petroleum Conference.

Exhibitors

  • When can I start setting up and tearing down my booth?
    • Set-up for OUTDOOR exhibitors will begin Sunday, May 17th.  A member of the WBPC Management Team will contact you to coordinate your set-up based on the equipment each exhibitor is bringing.
    • Set-up for INDOOR exhibitors will begin Monday, May 18th.  Indoor exhibitors will be able to set-up between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT.  Exhibitors must be finsihed setting up by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19th when the Conference starts. 
    • Indoor exhibitors may begin tearing down their booth at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20th.  Please note that forklifts will not be available at this time.  You may need to wait until Thursday to finish collapsing your booth.  
  • What are the hours of the tradeshow?
    • Tuesday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, May 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, May 21 NO TRADESHOW
  • What is included in my indoor booth purchase?
    • 10 x 10 foot-booth space
    • Two complimentary registrations
    • Piping and draping (8 ft high back drop and 3 ft high sides)
    • Carpet
    • 8-foot table and two chairs
    • Fitted cloth skirt (royal blue)
    • Wireless internet (Please note that this is limited and unsecure, so access cannot be guaranteed.)
    • Access to a 110v electrical outlet (extension cords are not provided).
  • How can I request different tables, electric hookups, tvs, etc.? 
    • Be sure to fill out your exhibitor form and send it back to wbpc@ndoil.org.
    • If you have need specific power needs, will need to fill out this form, and submit it back to the Bismarck Event Center.
    • If you need power at your outdoor exhibit, you are responsible for bringing your own generator.
  • Is there anything I can't have in my indoor booth?
  • Where can I find the Exhibitor Toolkit?
  • How do I use my registration passes included in my booth purchase?

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Sponsors

  • Where do I submit my company logo?
  • What are the requirements for my company logo?
    • To ensure your logo and/or brand is both crisp and clear on all marketing materials, we ask that you submit either VECTOR FILES or HIGH-RESOLUTION FILES (300 dots per inch [dpi] or greater).
    • Acceptable formats include: 
      • .eps, .ai, .png, .jpeg, and .pdf
  • Where will my logo be displayed?
    • All digital signage at the Conference, including:
      • Monitors in Hall D, Exhibit Halls, and presentation screens in the Breakout Sessions
    • Sponsor banners, both digital and printed, on display throughout the Bismarck Event Center
    • The WBPC website Home page and Sponsors page 
    • Conference Program in both digital and printed form. 
  • Where do I find what the dimensions of my sponsor ad are? 
    • Program ads are included in the Presenting, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsor packages
      • Presenting and Platinum Sponsors have a full-page ad that should be 7.25 x 9.75 inches
      • Gold Sponsors have a half-page ad that should be 3.5 x 9.75 inches for a vertical ad, and a 7.25 x 4.75 inches for a horizontal ad.
      • Silver Sponsors have a quarter-page ad that should be 3.5 x 4.75 inches.
    • All ads should be sent in a Vector or High Resolution file.  Images should be at least 600 dpi AND the appropriate size for your ad. 
    • Sponsors are responsible for making sure their logos and ads follow the aforementioned guidelines. 
  • When do I need to submit my ad by?
  • Where can I find the Sponsor Toolkit and Branding Guidelines?
  • How do I use my registration passes included in my sponsorship package?
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Attendees

  • Where do I go to register to attend the conference?
  • Can I register on site?
    • Yes, you can register on site at the Registration Desk
  • Who attends the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference?
    • Presidents/CEOs/CFOs/COOs
    • Business Development Managers
    • Operations and Consulting Engineers
    • Government Affairs Presidents, Vice Presidents and Managers
    • Bankers and Financial Advisors
    • Others involved with the industry
  • Where is the Conference being held?
    • Bismarck Event Center, 315 S 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58504

Thank You to Our Sponsors