The role of AI in disrupting the future energy workforce

Artificial intelligence (AI) has unlimited transformative potential. Per McKinsey, 92% of all companies plan to increase their investments into AI over the next three years. The prospect of adopting AI in the energy industry is accompanied by mixed feelings, with perceived challenges and fears around employment options and role replacement. As technologies become more adept, will AI fill the existing talent gap, and result in fewer jobs being available to new workers?  In order to thri... Read More

Attracting the leaders of tomorrow, today

The energy industry offers a wide variety of career opportunities, as new technologies and innovations evolve, making it both an attraction and a challenge for young people entering the industry. Per the IEA, the energy industry added 2.5 million jobs worldwide in 2023, comfortably outpacing the wider global economy. There are opportunities abound in this industry for innovative thinkers and skilled workers looking to embark on a career in energy.Hear from young leaders about their experiences w... Read More

Nurturing the workforce of tomorrow through upskilling and retention strategies

The talent crisis currently affecting the energy industry is not lessening: McKinsey’s findings show that, since 2016, 42% of all employees who left their energy company roles in fact left the industry altogether. With such ambitious mid-century goals ahead of us in order to maintain 1.5°C, the industry cannot afford to keep losing innovative thinkers and workers.A recent ‘Global Green Skills’ report found that 61% of Gen Z say that they want to be employed in a ‘green job’ within 5 years, and 7... Read More

Future Leaders Graduation Ceremony

Gastech graduation certificates will be handed out in a ceremony to celebrate the participants in this year’s Future Leaders Programme. 

Chairman’s Welcome Address

Future Leaders Introduction

Future Leaders Energy Talk: Exploring the cornerstones of good leadership and workplace attitudes

Join this on-stage discussion to hear from a global leader in people development, and explore his career journey to Chief People Officer at Kent. Exploring the importance of resilience, agility, and adaptability, alongside the value of ethical leadership and how to truly make a difference in the workplace, this in-depth conversation will uncover the qualities of a good leader, and the valuable experiences which help build a career. 

Future Leaders Interview: Career insights from an energy industry leader

In this interview, learn from a leader at Siemens Energy about the innovative projects they’ve worked on during their career. Take inspiration for your future career from the challenging tasks and exciting opportunities which are often faced hand-in-hand, and hear an industry leader’s advice for the energy workforce of tomorrow. 

Focus Groups hosted by Gastech Exhibitors

13:20-13:45Dr. Proshun Sinha-Ray ,Founder & CEO, Minimax Labs13:45-14:10: Resilience in the face of operational challenges – The NLNG StoriesEngr. Nnamdi Anowi, GM, Production, NLNG14:10-14:35: AI and Optimisation in commodity tradingDr. Fabian Smetak, Lead Valuation and Risk, Calypso Commodities14:35-15:00: Charting your own course when the manual doesn't existDaniele Marcucci, Engineering & Technology Director Climate Technology Solutions, IET, Baker Hughes

Charting new waters: Leadership in the era of LNG