Molly Determan

As President of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, Molly Determan is a leader in the development and management of the association’s strategy and activities to promote the energy services and technology sector of the oil and gas industry. Determan advocates on behalf of the energy workforce and speaks frequently on workforce, culture, leadership, HSE and supply chain. Additionally, she oversees Energy Workforce Committees, including those focused on leadership development, best practice sharing and benchmarking, as well as the acclaimed State Department Houston Energy Course. Determan has bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and German from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Determan serves on the World Oil Editorial Board, Success to Significance Host Committee for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, and is a member of Rotary International. She was named an E&P Magazine ‘‘40 Under Forty’’ honoree in 2021, 2024 STATIC Arabia Advisory Board, and HBJ’s Women Who Mean Business Award in 2023.

Session Overview

Monday, 3 November

13:20

Diversity, Leadership and Development Conference Room A 13:20 - 14:00

Next-gen thinking: empowering the energy leaders of tomorrow

In the words of Nelson Mandela, “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow”. Nowhere is this truer than in the energy sector, where young people are playing an essential role in driving progress. The energy industry has a golden opportunity to build a more resilient, innovative and impactful workforce by engaging, investing in and empowering students and young adults from around the world. Through a combined focus on education, skills development, entrepreneurship, outreach, technical training and capacity-building programmes, we can build skills and expertise that will advance critical energy agendas for years to come. Online campaigns can be used to drive engagement among young people and raise awareness about training opportunities and professional development initiatives. Together, we can help prepare the leaders of tomorrow for successful careers in the global energy sector while accelerating sustainable development across the globe.

Attendee insights:

Hear how the energy leaders of tomorrow are seizing opportunities to develop professional skills, gain valuable industry experience and drive humanity’s next era of progress.

Thursday, 7 November

15:00

Voices of Tomorrow Conference Room B 15:00 - 16:00

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Energy’s talent crisis: attracting the workforce of tomorrow

To transform the energy system, a skilled and educated workforce that can drive innovation in a climate-conscious world is required. As the modern workforce ages, this poses a significant threat, especially as many young people – 44% of Millennials and 62% of Generation Z – see energy careers as unappealing. To achieve the energy transition, businesses must bridge the gap between four diverse generations.

Attendee Insight:

Share strategies on how the sector can overcome generational differences that the modern-day workforce poses to empower the workforce of today and engage the talent of tomorrow.