The Leaders of Tomorrow Program aims to develop a strong, innovative, and future‑ready workforce for the North American LNG industry. As major projects continue to expand and the sector evolves, companies across the LNG value chain increasingly rely on new talent with the skills and ambition to drive long‑term growth.
Created for university and technical college students from all disciplines, the program offers direct exposure to industry executives, clear insight into real career pathways, and opportunities to build essential connections with companies shaping the future of LNG. Through dedicated networking opportunities, focused career sessions, and the annual Poster Competition, students will gain insight into an industry experiencing rapid growth and in need of emerging talent.
The Leaders of Tomorrow Poster Competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students, including those from technical, engineering, operational, environmental, policy, business, and research backgrounds.
Students are invited to submit a poster abstract demonstrating an innovative idea, research initiative, or practical project aligned with one of the four major themes:
Our judging panel will review these submissions and select the top 3 abstracts from each of these 4 submission categories. The 12 shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit their full posters to be showcased in the Leaders of Tomorrow poster gallery at the event. The finalists will also take part in a poster presentation session on October 14, 2026, where each student will have the opportunity to present their poster to the judging panel. Category winners will be announced during the conference's final day-opening ceremony, where prizes and certificates will be awarded.
Applicants will also be invited to take part in an exclusive breakfast on October 15, 2026. During this breakfast young leaders will have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with senior LNG leaders from across the Americas. To be invited to attend the breakfast, and receive access to our exhibition floor, innovation showcase, and other exclusive networking and learning opportunities, we would like students to submit an abstract using the button below.
All Poster Competition applicants will be invited to an exclusive Leaders of Tomorrow Networking Breakfast, bringing together senior LNG leaders, HR representatives, early-career professionals, and hiring teams. This is a rare opportunity for students to build relationships, ask career-focused questions, and gain visibility with employers.
Alongside the breakfast, students will also have access to dedicated career-focused sessions throughout the day, ideal for meeting peers, learning how to navigate career pathways, and engaging informally with industry experts.
All participating students will receive access to the exhibition floor, enabling them to explore companies across the LNG value chain and discover the roles, skills, and opportunities available within the sector.
Understand the roles and skills in demand across the entire LNG value chain, with a focus on local opportunities.
Meet industry professionals during dedicated student-facing sessions and the networking breakfast.
Engage with companies across the LNG value chain and form connections that can support your future career.
Present your ideas to industry experts and increase your visibility with organizations seeking the next generation of talent.