The 2026 ICoTA Future of Energy Excellence Awards are designed specifically for young professionals across the UK, Europe and Scandinavia making their mark in the well intervention sector!

Congratulations to our finalists!
Each finalist will present a real-world case study of a significant intervention project they've delivered, covering the challenges,highlights, and solutions that are shaping the future of our industry. This is the first time the events will be live in both Aberdeen and Stavanger and streamed so all attendees can watch presentations from both locations.
Why fellow YPs should attend?
Why should engineers, managers and leaders attend?
The events will take place in Aberdeen at the Chester Hotel at 11:00 BST and the Radisson Atlantic Blu at 12:00 CEST and the agenda is below:
The cost to attend for members is just £10 / nok 130 and this will go direct to charity. Cost also includes lunch. Non-members can attend for just £42 / nok 540 which includes ICoTA membership for the rest of the year. Young Professionals can attend for free!
Thank you to the NSTA for sponsoring the event. If you would also like to support this worthwhile industry event, get in touch - admin@icota-europe.com
Agenda - times on left are BST-Aberdeen and on the right, CEST- Stavanger.
11:00 / 12:00 Arrival tea, coffee – pastries/fruit/snacks
11:15 / 12:15 Welcome: Kellie Karimi in Aberdeen
11:20 / 12:20 Welcome: Lewaa Hmadeh in Stavanger
11:25 / 12:25 Finalist presentation 1 – Axel Jørgensen, Wellvector AS (Norway)
11:40 /12:40 Finalist presentation 2 – Vanessa Vera, Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) (Aberdeen)
11:55 /12:55 Finalist presentation 3 – Isaac Hochberg, Equinor (Norway)
12:10 / 13:10 Finalist presentation 4 –Jack Hewitt, Expro (Aberdeen)
12:25 /13:25 Finalist presentation 5 – Dushyant Singh Shekhawat, SLB (Aberdeen)
12:40 /13:40 Questions
12:50 /13:50 Lunch break
Judges discussion
13:30 /14:30 Winner is announced
13:45 /14:45 Official end then networking
14:00 /15:00 Close
Our distinguished speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the event, offering unique insights into the industry's latest trends and innovations.
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