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
70 WGC youth event inspires participants