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NextGen Energy Leaders

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(01) How Do We Connect Industry Leaders with Emerging Talent?

Through our student advocate collaborative members and dedicated corporate sponsors, we enable student cohorts to attend flagship events and engage directly with C-suite executives, policymakers, and energy innovators.

Through our programming and alumni network, we expose students to the rewards of a career in energy, providing direct access to industry dialogue and career opportunities. These exchanges build a diverse talent pipeline that brings fresh perspectives to energy’s complex challenges while ensuring knowledge transfer and career awareness.

Q and A Session

Our program transforms students from observers into emerging thought leaders, while companies gain early access to top-tier talent.

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Build Your Talent Pipeline Early

Connect with high-potential students through our competitive selection process before they enter the job market.

Engage in Authentic Industry Dialogue

Move beyond recruitment pitches to substantive, unfiltered conversations in curated settings.

Gain Fresh Perspectives

Students bring unbiased analytical capabilities and innovative thinking to complex challenges.

(03) Why Emerging Leaders Should Apply

Accelerate your energy career through premium access and mentorship.

Premium Industry Access

Attend high-level conferences and closed-door sessions with direct exposure to industry decision-makers.

Premium Industry Access

Career Acceleration

Exclusive access to internships with sponsoring companies plus executive mentorship.

Career Acceleration

Lasting Network

Join our growing alumni network for continued access to events and industry updates.

Lasting Network

Premium Industry Access

Attend high-level conferences and closed-door sessions with direct exposure to industry decision-makers.

Career Acceleration

Exclusive access to internships with sponsoring companies plus executive mentorship.

Lasting Network

Join our growing alumni network for continued access to events and industry updates.

Premium Industry Access
Career Acceleration
Lasting Network

(04) Alumni Showcase—“Where Are They Now?”

Florence Yu

Market Analyst Vortexa
Florence Yu

Victor Awosiji

PhD Candidate Stanford
Victor Awosiji

Hope Pratt

Software Engineer GoodLeap
Hope Pratt

Beneah Gorospe

Energy & Sustainability Analyst ESG Strategy & Engagement
Beneah Gorospe

Sam Wadlington

Analyst BDT & MSD Partners
Sam Wadlington

Michael Wood III

Chief of Staff DG Matrix
Michael Wood III

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Student Cohorts at Energy Forums

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At Williams, we believe the next generation of talent is essential to solving our greatest energy challenges – affordability, reliability, and decarbonization. The North American Gas Forum’s student program gives us the opportunity to engage with emerging leaders, share the real story of energy, beyond the sound bites, and support the pipeline of talent that will drive meaningful solutions for the future.

Chad Zamarin, President & CEO, Williams

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The student scholarship experience was transformative at its core. I will forever be grateful for the conversations, connections, and inclusion of student perspectives.

Megan Thrutchley, Student, UT at Austin

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The Carbon Solutions Forum is a powerful way to show students how the hydrocarbon industry is addressing climate change and advancing the decarbonization of different processes. It opens their eyes to the opportunities in low-carbon fuels and demonstrates that this industry is not only about today’s energy needs, but also about building solutions for a cleaner future.

Norris Wright, VP Gas, LNG and Low Carbon Origination, Constellation

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As a student, I found NAGF to be an incredible opportunity for drastically expanding my energy industry knowledge base and for providing me the opportunity to meet passionate professionals that are leading the industry.

Eric Fang, Associate Origination Analyst, Constellation

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I’m deeply grateful to Energy Dialogues for hosting me as a student attendee. I couldn’t have learned this much about the industry anywhere else in just two days, and I’m impressed by the great work the industry is doing for people and the planet.

Evan Ward, Legislative Correspondent, United States Senate


Our Strategic Partners in NextGen


(05) Strategic Partnership: Energy Terminal Collaboration

To expand student engagement beyond our events, Energy Dialogues proudly sponsors Energy Terminal and its podcast—a leading platform for young energy professionals.

Through this partnership, we help develop career resources, create networking opportunities, and produce industry content featuring student perspectives. This ensures students have year-round access to career guidance and mentorship opportunities.