On 1 August, over 150 attendees gathered from around the Houston area for IADC’s first Young Professionals Summit, hosted by the IADC Young Professionals Committee. The full-day event was held at Transocean’s offices and consisted of presentations and panels from a variety of industry leaders. The keynote presentation was delivered by Jason Gahr with ExxonMobil.
Presentations covered a range of personal and professional development topics, including:
- Oilfield Services as a Technology Leader
- Stand & Deliver: Perfecting your Presentation Skills
- Field Perspective
- Bridging Generational Gaps
- The Archetype of a Career in Oil & Gas
- Financial Plannint
- Putting your Best Foot Forward – Tips on Self Promotion
- The Politics of Oil & Gas
- Planning for the Future of Oilfield Services
The event provided optimal networking opportunities for attendees, including a post-event happy hour at a nearby venue.
Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at this inaugural event! Thank you as well to the sponsors of the YP Committee for making this summit possible. Great job to the IADC YP Committee for organizing a wonderful event to support and encourage the next generation of this industry’s leaders!
