Bringing a different proposition, the Dinner with CEOs Tech edition discussed the opportunities that digital transformation and the new technologies save for the oil and gas industry, allowing interaction between participants from different generations, backgrounds and experiences.

Mariano Ferrari, Repsol Sinopec CEO, highlighted the human work is the key to the energy future. “We have no doubt that these people here are what the industry will need in a short and long term”, said the executive, mentioning young people.

The fourth edition of Dinner with CEOs was organized by IBP Young Professionals and sponsor by Repsol Sinopec.

About the Dinner with CEOs

The Dinner with CEOs is an initiative, created in 2016 by the IBP Relationship Management department, supported by IBP Youth Committee, that aims to contribute for the renewal of talents in the energy industry in Brazil and around the world through the meeting of young professionals and industry leaders.

To learn more on youth professionals’ initiatives, visit the IBP Young Professionals page.

 “This is this most appealing and emotional Rio Oil & Gas event. The leaders put aside their busy agendas and came sat down with young leaders to share experiences. We have the opportunity to discuss, laugh and try to sprout an idea in the minds of those who will be the future leaders of the oil and gas industry”, considered José Firmo, IBP president.

IBP’s Youth Committee member, Leonardo Gronenvalt, pointed out the willingness of current industry leaders to share their stories with young people. “The interaction is very interesting because all the CEOs are opened to talk about their professional experiences, personal life, how they started their careers and how they achieved those positions many young people dream about”.

To the Equinor Supply Chain Vice-president, Mauro Andrade, the main benefit of the event is the exchange of experiences between leaders and young people. “We learn a lot with them that have more open view of the world. It’s a fantastic network”, said.

Oil engineering student, Paulo Cesar Lopes, travelled from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro to visit the Rio Oil & Gas event and enjoy the dinner. “Been here is a lifetime opportunity to meet new people, with innovate ideas, and been with the CEOs that are recognized in market”, affirmed.

More than 20 CEOs from the top oil and gas companies were present at this dinner edition. Among the members of the board of IBP were José Firmo, IBP president; Alberto Guimarães, downstream executive secretary, Antonio Guimarães, executive secretary of exploration and production; Luiz Costamilan, natural gas executive secretary e Milton Costa, general secretary.

Check out the official pictures here.

Have you ever thought about gathering with the main leaders of the energy industry to share ideas and knowledge on industry’s pathways in an innovative and dynamic environment? It is real deal! The IBP Youth Committee brings to the table the third edition of Leader’s Dinner, on September 25^th, from 7 p.m to 10 p.m, in Grand Mercure Riocentro Hotel, during Rio Oil & Gas 2018.

Altogether, over 20 executives that are in charge of the main companies in the national and international oil & gas industry will share your expertise, paths, experience and give valuable tips on how to highlight yourself in a competitive industry that needs of innovatie professionals and leaders.

If you are 35 years old or less and search for new professionals experiences, join us!

We are waiting for you. ;)