Future Energy Leaders Programme 2026

📖 About The Programme

The World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders Programme is a global and diverse network of young energy professionals designed to help shape, inspire, and grow the energy leaders of tomorrow.

This platform engages a select number of ambitious young professionals to:

• Participate in the Council’s programmes.
• Contribute to national, regional, and international activities and events.

Objective:

To inspire the next generation of energy leaders capable of solving the world’s most pressing energy and sustainability challenges.

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the programme will enjoy the following benefits:

• Access and contribution to the Council’s energy transition tools and authoritative studies as experts or observers, enabling them to develop their experience, knowledge, and skills in an energy-focused environment.
• Design projects with valuable and practical outputs, such as webinars, events, and national/regional initiatives. These projects form an integral part of the programme and foster international cooperation.
• Attend premier events such as the World Energy Congress and World Energy Week, offering a unique opportunity to understand energy issues and solutions from a global perspective.
• Build a professional network with other energy leaders.
• Shape the vision of tomorrow’s energy system.
• Bridge the generation gap in the energy sector.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Solid interest and proven track record in energy or energy-related fields, with achievements indicating potential to become a leader in their field.
• 3-5 years of junior management experience in an energy-related field.
• Highly motivated to work with the World Energy Council and commit to the Global FEL community for at least one to three years.
• Advanced level of English proficiency.
• Age limit: Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
• Availability: At least 15 days of contact time with the development programme (20 days in Congress years) and engagement for up to three years.
• Employer validation is required.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: 02 March, 2026
• Application Process: Visit the application portal to apply.

🔗 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official World Energy Council Future Energy Leaders Programme page.

This programme is a unique opportunity for young professionals passionate about energy and sustainability to grow, network, and contribute to shaping the future of the energy sector.

• Access and contribute to the Council’s energy transition tools and authoritative studies as experts or observers, where they can develop their experience, knowledge and skills in an energy-focused environment while contributing to the World Energy Council’s global dialogue.
• Through a flexible and interactive system, the programme enables FELs to design projects with valuable and practical outputs – webinars, events, and national and regional initiatives. These projects form an integral part of the FEL programme as they help shape the FEL community and provides unique opportunities for international cooperation.
• Attend select World Energy Council global, regional and national events including the World Energy Congress and World Energy Week. These premier energy gatherings offer Future Energy Leaders a unique opportunity to better understand energy issues and solutions from a global perspective.
• Create their own professional network.
• Shape the vision of tomorrow’s energy system.
• Bridge the generation gap.