The Energy Workforce & Technology Council is geared up for an exciting fall season with a lineup of events designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the energy sector. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store for the upcoming months:
🤝 Conferences
2026 State of Energy Services Conference Sponsored by Diamondback Energy
What will define the next year for the energy services sector?
As market conditions evolve, customer priorities shift, and new opportunities emerge, today’s business decisions will shape tomorrow’s success. The decisions made today will shape business performance well into 2027.
Join the Energy Workforce & Technology Council on October 1 in Midland for the State of Energy Services Conference, an executive forum designed to provide senior leaders with the market intelligence and industry perspective needed to plan for the year ahead.
📍 October 1, 2026 | Midland, TX
🌐 International Opportunities
Energy Trade Mission – AOG 2026 | Neuquén Edition
The Argentina Texas Chamber of Commerce (ATCC) invites business leaders, investors, technology companies, and energy professionals to participate in the Energy Trade Mission – AOG 2026, an exclusive executive mission connecting the United States and Argentina through the opportunities created by Vaca Muerta and the region’s rapidly expanding energy ecosystem. The mission will take place alongside Argentina Oil & Gas Expo Patagonia 2026 (AOG), the country’s premier oil and gas exhibition.
📍 October 18-22, 2026 | Neuquen
💡 Training Programs
Oil & Gas 101
Oil and Gas 101 gives an overview of the exploration, drilling, and production phases of oil and natural gas wells, as well as presentations on related subjects, including economics and refining.
📍 October 7-8, 2026 | Houston, TX | ➤ Register
Frontline Leadership Program
The Frontline Leadership Program is a two-day experiential program designed to provide practical insights and skills to equip front-line leaders in early-stage management positions. Participants will learn about their leadership styles and how to be situationally agile.
📍 October 13–14, 2026 | Midland, TX | ➤ Register
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People course equips learners with foundational human skills like emotional intelligence, proactive problem solving, and self-leadership. Tailored for today’s evolving workplace, the 7 Habits unleash profound growth at every level. This 2-day course, facilitated by Franklin Covey, is an in-person event.
📍 October 20-21, 2026 | Houston, TX | ➤ Register
Core Leadership Skills for New and Upcoming Managers: Build Confidence, Communicate Clearly, and Lead With Intention
Designed for professionals in early-stage management positions, the Core Leadership Skills for New and Upcoming Managers program prepares new and emerging managers with the tools to lead confidently, communicate effectively, and foster trust within their teams.
📍 October 28-29, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK | ➤ Register
📍 December 8-9, 2026 | Lafayette, LA | ➤ Register
Finance for Non-Finance Professionals: What the CEO Wants You to Know (Virtual)
The Finance for Non-Finance Professionals program provides employees with C-level insights of how an organization runs so they can align their efforts to your business goals and maximize your bottom line. This is a one-day course with one 360 coaching session, provided by FranklinCovey.
📍 December 2, 2026 | Virtual | ➤ Register
Power Markets: What Energy Leaders Need to Know
As AI, data centers, LNG, and electrification continue to accelerate energy demand, industry leaders are expected to understand how these trends are reshaping long-term business strategy. To help members stay ahead of these market shifts, Energy Workforce is bringing members the Power Markets Program, an advanced course facilitated by Dan Romito, Opportune.
📍 December 10, 2026 | Houston, TX | ➤ Register
📢 Chapter Events
Louisiana Chapter Luncheon with Daniel Energy Partners
October 6 | ➤ Register
Leadership Forum with Advisory Board Member Lindsy Sallee, SVP- Rig Technologies, Sales & Product Line, NOV
October 22 | ➤ Register
Permian Basin Clay Shoot
October 27 | ➤ Register
Oklahoma Chapter Clay Shoot
October 30 | ➤ Register
Executive Address at Topgolf with Board Chair Ron Gusek, Liberty Energy
November 17 | ➤ Register
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