World Energy Council Opens Applications for 2024 Future Energy Leaders Programme

World Energy Council Opens Applications for 2024 Future Energy Leaders Programme

London, 20 May 2024 – The World Energy Council is excited to announce that applications for the 2024 cohort of the prestigious Future Energy Leaders programme are now open. Successful applicants will join a vibrant global community, gaining exclusive access to the World Energy Council’s events including the esteemed World Energy Congress, and playing a critical role in shaping the future of global energy systems by sharing their experiences and viewpoints in Council Insights reports and tools.

The Future Energy Leaders programme is a cornerstone of the Council's commitment to fostering new and effective modes of cooperation amid evolving energy demands. It highlights the indispensable contribution of young leadership in navigating and addressing the challenges of tomorrow's energy landscape. Last year, the programme welcomed 50 new leaders, reflecting its ongoing success and impact.

The programme is seeking talented individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Solid interest and proven track record in energy or energy +; the CV indicates a specific achievement and the potential to become a leader in their field
• 3-5 years of junior management experience in an energy-related field
• Highly motivated and encouraged to work with the World Energy Council, and ready to commit to becoming a member of the exclusive Global Future Energy Leader community and remain engaged for at least one up to typically three years
• Advanced level of English
• Not more than 35 years old at the time of application
• Availability for at least 15 days of contact time with the development programme (20 days in Congress years).
• Validation by an employer

Interested candidates can find more information here.

The application deadline is June 10, 2024, at 17:00 (GMT).

Join us in shaping the future of global energy and become part of an elite group of professionals leading the way in sustainable energy solutions.

About the World Energy Council

The World Energy Council is the world's oldest independent and impartial community of energy leaders and practitioners. Through our Humanising Energy vision, we involve more people and communities in accelerating clean and inclusive energy transitions in all world regions. Formed in 1923, the Council is a UN-accredited global energy body that has convened diverse interests from across the full energy ecosystem for a century, and today has over 3,000 member organisations and a presence in more than 100 countries. Our global network draws from governments, private and state corporations, academia and civil society, as well as current and future energy leaders. We collaborate on impact programmes and inform local, regional and global energy agendas in support of our enduring mission: to promote the sustainable use and supply of energy for the benefit of all people. Further details at www.worldenergy.org and on LinkedIn and Twitter.