The tenth biennial International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference (APDT) will be held 25-27 August 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme “Driving Sustainable Growth Through Technology and Innovation”, the conference will focus on technological advancement and provide a vibrant platform for knowledge transfer and networking. With many countries focussed on reducing import dependency and responding to domestic demand by developing local competencies, there are exciting opportunities in both Thailand and the Asia Pacific region to meet the need for increased energy security.