Future Energy Leaders' Programme

Thank you for your interest in the Future Energy Leaders Programme of the World Energy Council.

Before you start filling in this application form, please ensure you have all the required documents ready to be uploaded: CV and 1 recommendation letter as one PDF document. You will not be able to save your progress and resume it later. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The form needs to be submitted before 2 March 2025.

For this application, you can also submit a one-minute video recording with your personal statement. Please do so by sending the link to the video. You can find more information on page 6 of this application.

While we encourage the use of innovative tools to assist in your preparation, all application materials must reflect your own unique voice, experiences, and authentic perspective. AI technology should be utilised solely as a supportive aid for refining and structuring your ideas; submitting verbatim, unedited AI-generated content may be grounds for disqualification. We expect candidates to maintain full ownership and accuracy of their submissions by ensuring every response is personalised and factually verified.


To be eligible, p
rogramme applicants have to meet the following essential criteria:

  • Solid interest and proven track record in energy or energy+
  • 3-5 years of junior management experience in an energy-related field
  • Advanced level of English
  • Not more than 35 years old at the time of application
  • Availability for at least 15 days of contact time per year (20 days during Congress years), with engagements for up to three years.
  • Validation of participation by the employer
    If you have questions about the programme, please refer to our Frequently Asked.

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