Applications Open for the 2026 Future Energy Leaders Programme

Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort of the global Future Energy Leaders (FEL) programme, organised by the World Energy Council. The programme seeks outstanding young energy professionals who are eager to contribute to shaping the future of the global energy system.

Selected participants will join a diverse international network of peers and gain access to high-level World Energy Council activities, including the World Energy Congress. Future Energy Leaders also have the opportunity to contribute their professional insights and perspectives to the Council’s analytical work, including its Insights reports and tools.

Future Energy Leaders play a vital role within the Council’s global community by fostering new forms of collaboration and forward-looking solutions at a time of increasing energy-system complexity. The programme highlights the importance of young leadership in driving the transition toward secure, sustainable, and inclusive energy systems worldwide.

Application deadline: 2 March 2026

Learn more about the programme and how to apply: Becoming a Future Energy Leader | World Energy Council