Students are invited to the Youth Day in the framework of SPIGF 2026

The Youth Day in the framework of St. Petersburg International Gas Forum – the industry’s largest business event – will be held for the twelfth time in 2026. Traditionally, it will serve as a unique informational, intellectual, and project-based platform, bringing together representatives of the industry’s business elite, heads of international energy projects, and young people from leading universities.

Registration is open until 13 July 2026.

The project is implemented by St. Petersburg State University of Economics with the support of Gazprom, Expoforum, and partner companies. Over the years, more than 2000 young people from 70 countries have participated in the project.

In 2026, the key focus of the event will be human resources and technological support for the construction and operation of energy megaprojects.

Particular emphasis is placed on:

• forming international student teams;
• developing career paths in the gas industry;
• developing international projects and programs.

Youth Day creates opportunities for those whose competencies shape the future of the gas industry: engineers, economists, ecologists, and managers.

Working languages: Russian, English.

Who can participate in the Youth Day

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students
• Being under 26 years old inclusively at the time of the event
• Intermediate level of English and upper
• High motivation to develop a career in the energy industry
• Project experience / participation in olympiads (preferred)
• Communication skills and willingness to work in an international team