SPE Young Professionals
Are you a member age 35 or younger? Then you've found your community here at SPE. SPE’s YP programs help you connect more closely with peers, acquire professional and soft skills, and gain insights to advance your career.
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Young Members Shaping the Industry
Educational and Networking Opportunities
Ambassador Lecturer Program
Engage the next generation of oil and gas professionals! The Ambassador Lecturer Program invites Young Professionals to present and share their experiences with local SPE chapters, universities, and schools.
Beyond the Borders
Beyond the Borders (BTB) is an initiative to bring together YPs across multiple SPE Sections to host a multi-day event to share best practices across SP Sections and connect with YPs around the world. Sections form a partnership with other local Sections for collaboration and exchange of ideas. Contact the Beyond the Borders Committee for more information.
Career Pathways Fair
The Career Pathways Fair gives you a chance to meet with specialists from multiple disciplines and gain insight into possible career paths. Events are set up at key SPE conferences or can be set up by Sections to host regionally. Presentations hosted at previous Virtual Career Pathways Fairs can be found on SPE Energy Stream. For more information on setting up a Career Pathways Fair event, contact yp@spe.org.
Emerging Leaders Alliance
APPLICATIONS OPEN - DEADLINE 31 MARCH
The Emerging Leaders Alliance is a partnership among leading engineering and science-based organizations that provides high-quality leadership training. For 2026, the Emerging Leaders Alliance are hosting a physical event in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA. SPE offers seven spaces to prominent and proactive YPs from around the world. For any questions, please contact the Young Member Programs Team at yp@spe.org.
League of Volunteers
Join the League of Volunteers and make a meaningful impact on both SPE and the energy industry. Whether you join a committee or support key initiatives, volunteering with SPE offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, share your expertise, and connect with professionals worldwide.
NextGen: Early Career Lecture Program
Join us for a series of technical and industry focused presentations given by the top young members at SPE. These webinars showcase award winners and the best new industry leaders and bring them to a global audience. If you are interested in presenting your work you can submit your presentation here or email yp@spe.org.
Video Technical and Career Resources
SPE Energy Stream for Young Professionals
Hear from speakers around the globe sharing technical knowledge aimed at Young Professionals.
More SPE Opportunities for Young Professionals
At the early stages of your career, it can be difficult to find the support and community to maintain and get your career started. SPE can be your community and help you shape a clear and information career path. The programs below can help you achieve your goals.
- Find out if your section has a Young Professional Committee and grow your connections in your region.
- Join the Young Professionals Committee, an International Standing Committee, to develop international programs for YPs.
- Get published in one of our peer-reviewed journals and be considered for the Cedric K. Ferguson Young Technical Author Medal.
- Nominate your colleague for a Regional or International Giovanni Paccaloni Young Professional Service Award.
- Enhance your career through SPE’s Petroleum Engineering Certification program.
- Volunteer with SPE’s Energy Education program, Energy4me.
- Join our Young Professional Community on SPE Connect to discuss and share information with other young professionals.
- For questions on any of the programs shown here, email us.
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Young Professionals Committee
The Young Professionals Committee ensures young professional remains a top priority for SPE. YPC members play a crucial role in developing and implementing valuable programs and activities for SPE young members worldwide.
Follow YP Committee activities here
Interested in Serving on the YPC?
Standing Committee terms start from the SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition. Applications usually open early in the calendar year and close in March. Visit the SPE League of Volunteers to apply.