IGU Magazine October 2018

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WGC 2018

WGC youth event inspires participants The Young Professionals Programme of WGC 2018 focused on leadership, diversity and the future of energy.  By Cha’Mia Holloman While WGC 2018 was taking place, 120 young professionals from across the globe that work in the energy sec­ tor attended AGA’s Young Professionals Programme (YPP). The programme gave these leaders of the future the opportunity to hear from top pro­ fessionals on topics such as leader­ship, diversity, workforce development and the future of our industry. It not only provided insight into the experi­ences of each speaker, but also allowed participants to engage, network and learn more about the industry. Throughout the event, participants learned different perspectives on what it takes to become a leader in the industry. The role these young

c  IGU President David Carroll opened the event.

professionals will play in energy is critical and the YPP was designed to highlight opportunities, challenges and development.

development. The Young Professionals

force. Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman

During the two-and-a-half-day

Programme was a successful event that

of IHS Markit and an IGU Wise Person,

event, the conference touched on

helped elevate the future of millennials

followed with a keynote address which

topics that are impacting the industry,

working in the energy sector.

focused on what can be achieved when

including climate change, sustain­

diversity and inclusion is a priority.

ability, affordability and reliability.

Opening event

A reception at AGA headquarters,

IGU President David Carroll opened

Panel discussions and networking

a keynote luncheon and exclusive

day one of the event. He talked about

The first panel on June 27 was

access to the WGC exhibition hall

the World Gas Conference and the

moderated by AGA President & CEO,

provided networking opportunities

importance of young professionals

Dave McCurdy. He had one-on-one

and a chance for business

joining the natural gas industry work­

sessions with the Chairman & CEO of

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