Youth Events
Recognising the importance of involving more young people in the oil and gas sector, the World Petroleum Council WPC organises a number of events focusing on young people and their role in the oil and gas industry, including the WPC Youth Forum which is held every 3 years.
7th WPC Youth Forum - Attracted 700 Delegates from 29 Countries
The 7th edition of the WPC Youth Forum was recently held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from September 29 to October 2, 2022 attracting 700 delegates and 112 speakers from 29 countries.
The theme for the 7th edition covered 'Energy Transition: Dialogue of Generations' with an international programme developed by 15 of our Young Professional Committee members from 13 countries.
The Goals of this Youth Forum Programme were:
- Connect current and future leaders together by facilitating timely conversations on topics that impact our industry
- Share a true picture of the energy industry and its' diversity
- Foster international and interdisciplinary networking to bridge geopolitical boundaries and build new relationships
- Give a voice to our generation by integrating global young professional perspectives
- Provide students and young professionals an opportunity to learn and grow
For more information on how you can participate in future Youth events and the programme and speaker details, please go to: http://www.wpcyouthforum.org/ or contact us at WPCSecretariat@world-petroleum.org
Newsfeed provided by Petroleum Economist
-
Letter from Stockholm: Lundin trial could set corporate precedent
Sep 22, 2023 | 12:00 pmFormer executives and a successor company are accused of complicity in Sudanese war crimes in what is now South Sudan
Read more... -
Refinery delays contribute to Abuja’s fuel challenge
Sep 21, 2023 | 17:05 pmNigeria’s downstream status quo changed forever with the end of fuel subsidies, but the flagship Dangote refinery has still yet to start operations
Read more... -
Canada’s west coast LNG projects gain momentum
Sep 20, 2023 | 15:30 pmGeographical position, long-term demand and decarbonisation efforts continue to support the region’s burgeoning LNG sector
Read more... -
Hong Kong looks to LNG to cut emissions
Sep 19, 2023 | 17:30 pmThe special administrative region has introduced the fuel as part of its drive for carbon neutrality, but it will take years for imports to ramp up
Read more... -
Malaysia LNG faces growing gas supply challenges
Sep 18, 2023 | 17:35 pmPipeline problems, maturing fields, gas quality issues and territorial disputes threaten to erode Malaysia’s LNG exports
Read more...
Latest Publications
Contact us
World Petroleum Council, 61 New Cavendish St, London, W1G 7AR