What do today’s membership trends mean for SPE? While declining numbers and an aging demographic can be unsettling, the reality is that these challenges are not unique to SPE. As professional associations everywhere face generational shifts, SPE members have an opportunity to hear about the success stories ongoing now and reflect on what will sustain our community in the years ahead.

SPE CEO Simon Seaton and 2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins share a special message to SPE's volunteers on International Volunteer Day.

Ever wonder how someone ends up on the SPE Board of Directors—or whether the path is reserved for a select few? In this article, I pull back the curtain on how the Board actually works, what it takes to get involved, and the key outcomes from our most recent meeting at ATCE in Houston. A little transparency can go a long way for understanding and insight.

Our industry’s reputation won’t be rebuilt through campaigns—it will be rebuilt through conversation. This column explores how the “20/60/20 Rule” can guide us to focus on the majority who simply want to understand what we do and why facts alone aren’t enough to change minds.

The conference focused on solutions, people, and energy—the core of SPE’s commitment to advancing the energy industry.