IMAGE 2027 hotels: where to stay
30 Aug to 2 Sep 2027, Monday to Thursday George R. Brown Convention Center, HoustonIndependent guide
IMAGE, the International Meeting for Applied Geoscience & Energy, is the annual show of SEG and AAPG. IMAGE '26 drew more than 7,800 attendees from 83 countries, with over 200 exhibitors and 1,100 presentations, the organizers say. More on the official site Map
Hotels by time to the hall
The 5 hotels closest to Halls A to E, along a route we calculated. The organizers have not named the halls for 2027 yet, so the times below are to the front of Halls A to E.
Closest to Halls A to E
- Marriott Marquis HoustonSkybridgeJoined to the convention center by a skybridge, per the GRB
- Hilton Americas-HoustonSkybridgeJoined to the convention center by a skybridge, per the GRBCheck priceson Booking.com
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17 hotels within a 15-minute walk of GRB. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 13 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.
Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.
The short answer
- Housing not open yetOn 13 Oct 2026 the organizers had not published hotels for 2027. Until they do, compare the hotels here and pick a free-cancellation rate.
- 27 exhibit hoursIn 2026 the exhibition was open for 27 hours across the show days.
- Field trips add nightsIn 2026 two field trips to the Texas coast ran the Sunday before the show and one the Friday after it.
- Four pavilionsCarbon management, digitalization, near-surface and global energy opportunities each had a pavilion on the floor.
See what's still available for your dates
Booking late? The map shows what is still available near your hall; if it is full, try stays a little further out.
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Getting around during IMAGE
We have no verified transport details for IMAGE yet. Airports, transit and parking for the George R. Brown Convention Center are in the venue guide: getting to the George R. Brown Convention Center.
When to book for IMAGE
- Now: book a free-cancellation rate; the 2027 housing is not out yet.
- Once housing opens: in 2026 Maritz ran the official housing with the Marriott Marquis Houston, and new bookings closed about two weeks before the show (4 Aug 2026).
- Field trips: if you join one, add the night before or after; in 2026 they ran on Sun 16 Aug and Fri 21 Aug.
IMAGE 2027 at a glance
- Dates30 Aug to 2 Sep 2027, Monday to Thursday
- RegistrationRegister on the organizers' site.
- Exhibitors coming backThe organizers report rebooking of exhibit space for 2027 at 90%.
- Who attendsGeoscientists and energy professionals, buyers and sellers, from 83 countries in 2026.
This guide is independent and not part of IMAGE, SEG or AAPG.
IMAGE hotel questions
When is IMAGE 2027?
IMAGE 2027 runs from Monday 30 Aug to Thursday 2 Sep 2027 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
Who organizes IMAGE?
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).
Is there an official IMAGE hotel block for 2027?
Not yet: on 13 Oct 2026 the organizers had not published 2027 hotels. The two hotels joined to the convention center by skybridge fill first at big shows.
Who ran IMAGE housing in 2026?
Maritz, as the official housing provider, with the Marriott Marquis Houston. Reservations needed a card guarantee for the first night, and changes after 31 Jul 2026 went straight to the hotel.
How big is IMAGE?
IMAGE '26 had more than 7,800 attendees from 83 countries, more than 200 exhibitors and over 1,100 presentations.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with IMAGE, SEG, AAPG or the George R. Brown Convention Center.
