Global Commodities & Energy Trading Future Leaders Initiative (FLI)
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE LEADERS INITIATIVE! EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN COMMODITIES & ENERGY TRADING!
Through the Future Leaders Initiative, we aim to support exceptional students by offering Standard free passes to the brightest minds who are looking for a path into the energy and commodity trading world. These passes grant access to our prestigious Commodity and Energy Trading Week events, where students can network with industry professionals, gain valuable knowledge, and kickstart their careers in commodities and energy trading.
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Options by event, and globally available – these are customised to deliver maximum benefit to the students and to best support your own goals and vision. Enquire for further information.
All packages can be tailored to your specific requirements and goals – email your Commodities People contact person or info@commoditiespeople.com to arrange a free, no obligation consultation.
Our People
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Commodities People' diverse team has a shared passion for the commodity, energy and environmental sectors.
As the Secretary General of the Future Leaders Initiative, I am dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders in the commodities and energy trading industry. Our initiative, in partnership with esteemed student societies, provides students with unique learning opportunities and industry insights.
My passion for this initiative is deeply rooted in my personal background. Inspired by my sister, June Angelides MBE, who is dedicated to empowering women in tech, I have organized women's breakfast briefings to create platforms for women in the energy and commodity trading sectors. These briefings, along with collaborations with organizations like WISTA and Women in Energy Houston, have been instrumental in providing insights and fostering a supportive community for both men and women in the industry.
Rena Kyriacou is the Marketing Director at Commodities People, coming from a diverse background in event marketing, software and publications.
She currently leads the marketing efforts at Commodities People for a portfolio of internationally recognised events – Energy Trading Week and Commodity Trading Week, spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC regions.
Beyond events, Rena oversees various initiatives, including online event series, bespoke client webinars, industry research and reports, as well as the online content hubs “Energy Trading Insider” and “Commodity Trading Insider” – and now the Future Leaders Initiative – engaging with thousands of commodity and energy trading professionals a year.
Ben is the Managing Director and Founder of Commodities People – organisers of the largest and most significant dedicated energy and commodity trading forums in the world and welcoming over 35,000 attendees to our in-person and online events each year, as well as industry leading content hubs the commodities and energy trading insiders.
Ben began his career in commodities and energy media and events 20 years ago, fresh out of University. Throughout this time, he has sought to share his passion for this sector with others – particularly with those newer entrants to the sector, and those still in education.
EXPLORE INTERVIEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS
PACKAGES & PRICING
As organisers and hosts of the FLI we invest significant financial and human resources into ensuring the initiative can continue to be a success. We seek like minded corporate partners, with an interest in attracting the next generation to the commodities and energy sector, and to raise the profile of your businesses to this next generation, and across the wider industry.
Bronze Sponsorship
- This package includes:
- Sponsorship of 4 full student passes to your chosen event
- Logo/Profile/URL on event website and FLI page as a bronze sponsor
- Inclusion on appropriate printed event materials/banners as a bronze sponsor
- You will be provided with online graphics / banner announcing your involvement in the FLI which you are free to use as you wish (ie, listing on your website, announcing on social media etc)
- 1 x access to closed door student workshop at event
Silver Sponsorship
- This package includes:
- Sponsorship of 8 full student passes to your chosen event
- Logo/Profile/URL on event website and FLI page as a silver sponsor
- Inclusion on appropriate printed event materials/banners as a silver sponsor
- You will be provided with online graphics / banner announcing your involvement in the FLI which you are free to use as you wish (ie, listing on your website, announcing on social media etc)
- 2 x access to closed door student workshop at event
- Introduction via email to all student group leaders pre event
Gold Sponsorship
- This package includes:
- Sponsorship of 12 full student passes to your chosen event
- Logo/Profile/URL on event website and FLI page as a gold sponsor
- Inclusion on appropriate printed event materials/banners as a gold sponsor
- You will be provided with online graphics / banner announcing your involvement in the FLI which you are free to use as you wish (ie, listing on your website, announcing on social media etc)
- 3 x access to closed door student workshop at event
- Option to co-lead the student workshop at event
- Introduction via email to all student group leaders pre event
- Opportunity to develop and lead an online workshop with the wider global FLI student network
- 1 x representative joining the FLI secretariat for 1 year
Join FLI as a sponsor and help shape the future leaders of tomorrow – for further information email:
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