2026 COS Forum
Please join the Center for Offshore Safety at the 2026 COS Forum – September 24, 2026 – Houston, Texas.
The COS Forum brings together offshore industry – operators, drilling contractors, service/supply companies, academia, and regulators – to facilitate collaboration and drive continual improvement. Beginning in 2013 as part of COS’ commitment to “sharing industry knowledge,” the COS Forum has become one of the premier safety-focused events for industry, auditor, and regulatory agency engagement.
Registration Fees
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| COS Member | $425 |
| Non-Member | $525 |
| Government | $475 |
If you have questions about your membership status, please contact Brandy Harrington or call 832-781-5691.
Cancellations, Refunds, and Substitutions
Cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to registrar@api.org by Friday, August 21, 2026. Cancellation shall be effective, final, and binding upon receipt by API. Cancellation requests received by Friday, August 21, 2026, will receive a refund of the registration fee less a $100 cancellation fee, and will be processed in the original form of payment. Refunds are not provided for cancellation requests received after Friday, August 21, 2026. Registration fees are non-transferable to other meetings. Substitutions within the same event may be made at any time by written request to registrar@api.org.
Hotel Information
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Room rate: $179/night
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2026 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference
Attendees of the 2026 COS Forum are eligible to receive $100 off for the 2026 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference.
A discount code and registration link for the API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference will be included in your confirmation email.