Career Development Hub Education Sessions

10:15am – 3pm CST, 4 February 2027 ‐ 4 hours 45 mins

Room: Exhibit Hall, 1st Floor

Expo Hubs/Education Sessions

Connect with the next generation of energy professionals and explore the future of the industry's workforce. This hub brings together students, early-career professionals, educators, and industry veterans to engage on career pathways, workforce development, and the skills shaping tomorrow's energy sector. Sessions feature case competition winning team presentations and programming designed to attract and retain talent across all disciplines of the energy industry. The hub is also home to the NAPE Job Fair, where attendees can connect directly with companies actively recruiting across land, geology, engineering, finance, and related fields.

Agenda

10:15 AM

Energy Case Competition — Winning Team Public Showcase

11:00 AM

Energy Case Competition Showcase Wrap-up + Student Networking

11:15 AM

Expo Lunch Buffet + Keynote

The buffet lunch includes fried chicken with all the fixings — a NAPE favorite! Join us for a special keynote speaker at noon. The buffet lunch is located on the third floor in the Grand Ballroom. Your NAPE badge is your ticket in.

01:15 PM

Session 1 - Workforce Trends in Energy

01:35 PM

Session 2: Compensation Landscape

01:55 PM

Session 3 - Breaking Into Energy: What Companies Are Actually Looking For

02:15 PM

Panel: Career Paths in a Changing Energy Industry