Category: etsp

  • Trade Show Talk: GasTech 2025 Preview | Ep 31

    Join us on the Energy Trade show podcast as we get ready for GasTech 2025 in Milan, Italy! We speak with DMG Events President Christopher Hudson, and former US Energy Diplomat and Secretary General of the International Energy Forum, Joe McMonigle to get a preview of key themes of discussion at GasTech, why this is…

  • Calgary Stampede Edition: Energy Minister Brian Jean | Ep 30

    On today’s episode of the Energy Trade show podcast, we sit down with Alberta’s Energy Minister, Brian Jean to discuss the history of the Calgary Stampede and why Alberta is the destination for companies looking to invest in critical minerals and O&G! Tune in, and “Yahoo!” https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-energy-and-minerals Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and…

  • Robots, Drones, and Good Vibes in The Woodlands | EP 29

    We hit the ground running at the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit in The Woodlands, Texas, where innovation takes flight (and sometimes rolls on wheels). In this episode, we chat with pioneers in the field: from autonomous mower operators reshaping industrial maintenance, to cutting-edge aerial drone surveyors mapping the future. We even catch up with…

  • Inside the Energy Projects Conference – Conversations with Industry Leaders | Ep 29

    On this episode of the Energy Trade Show Podcast, I’m on the floor at the Energy Projects Conference in Houston, where I caught up with CEOs and business development leaders who are driving innovation and strategy across the energy sector. From navigating project financing to scaling new technologies, these conversations dive into what’s next for…

  • Offshore Technology Conference Part 3: Canadian Friends | Ep 27

    In this final episode from the OTC conference, I chat with Canadian guests about their recent election, energy commissioning projects in the U.S., downhole innovations, manufacturing, and the challenges of international transportation. We also dive into their experiences visiting Texas, cultural differences they’ve noticed, and of course, it wouldn’t be a proper episode without talking…

  • Houston Spotlight: Jane Stricker, Director of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative | Ep 26

    In this Houston Spotlight episode, I sit down with Jane Stricker, Director of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative. Jane discusses her personal journey, the critical need to leverage all forms of energy for a sustainable future, and Houston’s pivotal role in driving the global energy transition. If you’re curious about the future of energy and…

  • Offshore Technology Conference Part 2: New Faces, Familiar Places | Ep 025

    🎙️ OTC Conference Recap – Part 2: From Brand Power to Deepwater Perspectives In Part 2 of our special OTC Conference series, we dive even deeper into the dynamic conversations shaping the future of energy. This episode brings together a diverse mix of voices, from marketing and branding experts who are redefining how energy companies…

  • Offshore Technology Conference Part 1: Trinidad and Tobago Day! | Ep 24

    In this special episode from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025, I hit the show floor to connect with leaders from Trinidad and Tobago, a nation making a strong push to attract international business and investment into O&G. Join me as I speak with representatives who share why T&T is positioning itself as a gateway…

  • Trade Show Talk | Ep 23

    In this episode of the Energy Trade Show Podcast, host Ben Seligson engages with industry veterans Hadley Schafer and Luke Brett to discuss their experiences in the trade show world, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the evolution of trade shows post-pandemic. Hadley shares her journey to starting her own event planning agency,…

  • Inside the SMTA Houston Expo: Tech, Community & Big Conversations | Ep 22

    Join me as I dive into the world of surface-mount technology and electronics at the SMTA Houston Expo — where industry pros gather to showcase innovation and connect over the latest in global tech, all right here in Houston. In this episode, I sit down with some amazing guests: Mattress Mack, Houston’s unofficial spokesman, drops…