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Houston's Premier ENERGY Networking Society Since 1938
For 88 years, NOMADS International has connected oil & gas professionals, equipment manufacturers, and energy leaders through world-class networking events, scholarship programs, and industry fellowship.
Member companies include
Operators, manufacturers and service companies across Houston's energy industry.
- Shell
- Flowserve
- NOV
- Askara International
- Ex Industries
- Hahn Equipment
- Power-Flow Int'l
What we offer our members.
From world-class networking dinners to charity golf and scholarship programs — NOMADS delivers exceptional value to energy professionals.
Monthly Dinner Meetings
Network with industry leaders over elegant dinners featuring distinguished guest speakers from the energy sector, government, and business.
Annual Golf Tournament
Our flagship charity event — Hole-in-One Networking, fantastic prizes, and all proceeds benefit the NOMADS Scholarship Fund.
Scholarship Program
Investing in the next generation — awarding college scholarships to relations of NOMADS members pursuing higher education.
Happy Hour Networking
Casual quarterly gatherings at Houston's premier venues — the perfect setting to build relationships and exchange ideas.
The Caravan
Our quarterly publication keeping members informed about industry trends, upcoming events, and NOMADS achievements.
Industry Speaker Series
Exclusive presentations from energy sector leaders, government officials, and technology innovators shaping the future of oil & gas.
Your Journey
How Does Membership Work?
From your first application to shaping industry leadership, here is how the NOMADS journey unfolds for energy professionals.
Apply
Submit your application online or at any NOMADS event. We welcome oil & gas equipment manufacturers, service companies, and international energy professionals.
Get Approved
Our membership committee reviews applications promptly. Corporate memberships cover your entire company with up to two representatives per event.
Attend Your First Meeting
Jump right in at a monthly dinner meeting or casual happy hour. Members and guests are always welcomed warmly.
Become a Member
Join a nearly nine-decade community of energy leaders, from monthly dinners and the scholarship fund to the annual golf tournament and speaker series.
Moments from our events
Dinners, golf, networking and award nights, photographed at our own events.
Leadership that drives NOMADS forward
Guided by decades of industry experience and a shared commitment to connecting energy professionals around the world.
Sang Karle
President — Askara International
Sang Karle serves as President of NOMADS International, chairing the Executive Committee that sets the society's direction across its monthly dinner meetings, scholarship program, and annual golf tournament.
Where to find us
1585 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77043
Apply for Membership
Complete your application in four simple steps and join Houston's premier oil & gas networking community.
Membership Type
NOMADS Contact
(713) 464-1832
Phone
membership@nomads-international.com
1585 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77043
Membership Benefits
- Monthly networking dinners
- Quarterly happy hour events
- Annual charity golf tournament
- The Caravan quarterly newsletter
- Scholarship program eligibility
- Industry speaker series access
- Leadership & committee opportunities
Industry insights, event recaps & member spotlights
Have a Question
About NOMADS?
Whether you're curious about membership, upcoming events, or how NOMADS can benefit your career in the energy industry — we'd love to hear from you.
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- Monthly networking events
- Scholarship opportunities
- 88 years of energy excellence