AREG Young Professionals: Building Your Career in the Energy Transition
About this Event
The energy transition is creating exciting new career opportunities — but how do you navigate your career, develop the right skills, and make the most of the opportunities ahead?
Join the AREG Young Professionals Network for an engaging evening focused on “Building Your Career in the Energy Transition”, bringing together young professionals and industry leaders for an open and inspiring conversation about careers across the renewable energy and wider energy transition sectors.
Taking place at I-ZERO 1, ETZ EnergyWorks, this event will feature a panel of experienced professionals who will share their personal career journeys, pivotal career decisions, lessons learned, challenges they have overcome, and advice for those looking to progress their careers.
🎤 Meet the Panel
We are delighted to welcome:
- Isla Robb – Director, Supply Chain, Skills & Communities, ETZ
- Rob Clunas – Sales Manager, BELECTRIC Solar Ltd
- Millie Zagulak – Strategy & Sustainability Advisor, Xodus Group
- Ross Jolly – Talent Acquisition Leader, Founder of Aberdeen Young Professionals (AYP) & DYW North East Ambassador
The panel discussion will be chaired by Rod Hutchison, AREG Young Professionals Chair.
💡 What will we explore?
The discussion will cover topics including:
- Career progression and pivotal career decisions
- Skills and experiences that have supported career growth
- Career opportunities across renewable energy and the wider energy transition
- Future skills and workforce trends
- Challenges and lessons learned along the way
- Practical advice for early-career professionals
🤝 Why attend?
This is an opportunity to:
Learn – Hear honest experiences and insights from professionals working across different areas of the energy transition.
Be inspired – Discover the variety of career paths available and where your skills could take you.
Ask questions – Put your questions directly to our panel and gain practical advice.
Build your network – Meet other young professionals, make new connections and become part of the AREG Young Professionals Network.
Whether you are starting your career, looking for your next opportunity, considering a move into the energy sector, or simply interested in where the energy transition could take your career, this event is for you.
🌱 The energy transition needs talented people with the skills, ambition and ideas to shape its future. Come along, connect with your peers, learn from industry leaders, and start building your career in the energy transition.
📅 Date: 29 September 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: I-ZERO 1, ETZ EnergyWorks, Energy Transition Zone
We look forward to welcoming you!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 25.13
