2026 YPP USA Symposium
2026 YPP USA Symposium
A two-day flagship event uniting young professionals across the energy community to connect, learn, and collaborate around fueling the future of North American energy.

2026 YPP Symposium

Fueling the Future: Connecting Communities and Powering Progress

The 2026 YPP Symposium is a two-day flagship event bringing together young professionals from across the energy value chain to learn, connect, and help shape the future of energy infrastructure.

Day One focuses on hands-on technical training and professional development, featuring interactive sessions designed to strengthen communication, technical storytelling, and cross-disciplinary collaboration—skills essential for emerging leaders in the energy industry.

Day Two is the main Symposium event, featuring keynote speakers, industry panels, and thought leadership discussions on the macro drivers shaping energy demand, infrastructure development, and the evolving role of pipelines and utilities in powering communities. The day emphasizes connection, collaboration, and engagement across North America.

Together, the two days deliver practical skills, big-picture insight, and meaningful connections for the next generation of energy professionals.

Agenda
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Track A - Block A
Track B - Block A
Track C - Block A
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Track A - Block B
Track B - Block B
Track C - Block B
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Track B - Block C
Track C - Block C
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Track A - Block D
Track B - Block D
Track C - Block D
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Cyril Derreumaux
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
RBN
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Dr. Scott Tinker
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Speakers

Cyril Derreumaux

Ocean explorer, extreme athlete, and 3x Guinness World Record holder, Cyril is the first person to complete solo, 100% human-powered kayak crossings of both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans—an incredible story of resilience and bold leadership.

Dr. Scott Tinker

Dr. Scott Tinker is a global energy visionary addressing today’s energy and environmental challenges. With experience across industry, academia, and government, he champions the “radical middle,” balancing energy access with environmental protection.

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LOCATION
Waterway Marriott, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Location: Waterway Marriott, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380