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YOUNG PIPELINERS FORUM

20 years - Young Pipeliners Forum

Celebrating 20 years of connection, learning and industry leadership

For 20 years, the Young Pipeliners Forum has helped shape the next generation of people working across Australia’s pipeline and gas industry.

Established in 2006, YPF was created to give young professionals a place to connect, learn, contribute and build the relationships that underpin a strong and collaborative industry. What began as a forum for early-career pipeliners has grown into a national network that continues to support professional development, technical learning and industry connection across Australia and New Zealand.

In 2026, APGA will bring the YPF community together to celebrate this important milestone, reflect on the contribution YPF has made over two decades, and look ahead to the people, capability and leadership the industry will need for the future.

Event Details and Registration

Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Location: Brisbane
Program: Full-day learning and leadership program
Keynote speaker: Dave Maloney
Evening: Networking Event
Registration: Register via the event page
Price: Free

 

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What is the Young Pipeliners Forum?

The Young Pipeliners Forum is APGA’s network for young people involved in the pipeline and gas industry. It provides opportunities for early-career professionals working in APGA member companies to meet, exchange ideas, share information, discuss industry issues and learn from other disciplines across the sector. (APGA)

YPF plays an important role in helping young professionals build confidence, broaden their understanding of the industry and establish the professional relationships that support long-term careers.

Across networking events, technical sessions, mentoring opportunities and state-based activity, YPF has become a practical and visible pathway for young people to become more involved in APGA and the wider pipeline community.

Why we are celebrating 20 years

Milestones matter.

The 20-year celebration is an opportunity to recognise the people who helped establish YPF, the volunteers who have sustained it, the companies that have supported young professionals to participate, and the many individuals who have gone on to make a lasting contribution to the pipeline industry.

For an industry built on safety, capability, collaboration and shared knowledge, YPF has served a critical purpose. It has helped connect emerging professionals with experienced leaders, created spaces for technical and professional development, and supported the transfer of knowledge between generations.

This celebration is not only about looking back. It is about recognising the impact YPF has had and making sure the next 20 years continue to support the people who will help lead the industry through change.

A changing industry, a new generation of leaders

The pipeline and gas industry is operating in a period of significant change. Australia’s energy system is evolving, infrastructure is being asked to do more, and the sector continues to respond to the combined challenge of affordability, reliability and emissions reduction. APGA’s own strategic context recognises the need to help members navigate the energy transition, support industry capability and prepare for the future. (APGA)

In this environment, the role of young professionals is more important than ever.

The next generation of pipeliners will contribute to the future of gas infrastructure, renewable gases, hydrogen, carbon dioxide pipelines, safety, engineering, operations, construction, research, regulation and community engagement. They will need technical knowledge, judgement, confidence and the ability to work across disciplines.

YPF provides a place for that capability to grow.

 

Program focus: learning, leadership and legacy

The YPF 20-Year Celebration program will be built around learning, connection and reflection.

The day will bring together past and present YPF members, industry leaders, technical specialists and early-career professionals for a program that looks at where YPF has come from, where the industry is now, and what future professionals will need to carry the industry forward.

The program will include keynote reflections, technical and professional development sessions, panel discussions and opportunities for attendees to connect across generations of the YPF community. 

More to come soon...

Keynote - Dave Maloney

APGA is pleased to welcome Dave Maloney as keynote speaker for the YPF 20-Year Celebration.

Dave has been part of the pipeline industry for many years and holds a special place in the history of YPF as its original patron. His involvement provides a direct connection between the establishment of the Forum and the generation of young professionals who continue to benefit from it today.

His keynote will reflect on the industry YPF was created to support, the importance of investing in young people, and the role emerging professionals will play in shaping the future of the sector.

Dave is a previous winner of the APGA Outstanding Contribution Award (2024), APGA Board member (2013-2022), serving as the President from 2017-2019.

 

Learning, leadership & legacy

 The YPF 20-Year Celebration program will be built around learning, connection and reflection.

The day will bring together past and present YPF members, industry leaders, technical specialists and early-career professionals for a program that looks at where YPF has come from, where the industry is now, and what future professionals will need to carry the industry forward.

The program will include keynote reflections, technical and professional development sessions, panel discussions and opportunities for attendees to connect across generations of the YPF community. 

More to come soon...

Networking to connect

At the end of the day, the YPF community will come together for a networking evening.

The evening will provide a relaxed and social setting to reconnect with past YPF members, recognise the people who helped build the Forum, and celebrate the friendships, networks and careers that have grown from two decades of YPF activity.

It will be an opportunity to bring together alumni, current members, industry leaders, supporters and new participants in one room to mark an important chapter in APGA’s history.

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Be part of the celebration

The YPF 20-Year Celebration is a chance to recognise two decades of connection, leadership and contribution.

Join APGA and the YPF community as we celebrate the people who built the Forum, the young professionals who continue to drive it, and the role YPF will play in supporting the next generation of industry leaders.

Register for the YPF 20-Year Celebration

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Committee Members

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Mr Steve Davies Chair
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Mr Lawrence Shelton Secretary
Ms Susan Jaques Committee Member
Mr Matt Nash APGA Board Member
Mr Sean Ward APGA Board Member

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