QP Café: Mentorship for the Next Generation of Qualified Persons

Connect • Learn • Grow

Thursday, November 5 | 5:00–7:00 PM

The QP Café is an interactive mentoring and networking session that brings together experienced Qualified Persons (QPs) and early-career professionals or those aspiring to become QPs.

Designed as a dynamic speed-mentoring experience, this session allows participants to engage directly with experienced QPs, gain practical insights into the role, ask questions, and build meaningful professional connections.

What You’ll Gain

Participants will leave with:

  • A clear understanding of the path to becoming a Qualified Person (QP)
  • Real insights into professional judgment and decision making
  • Best practices for defensible technical documentation
  • Guidance on risk, responsibility, and accountability
  • Career advice from experienced industry professionals

How It Works

The QP Café is structured to encourage meaningful exchanges and multiple mentoring opportunities. Participants will experience:

1. Small Group Conversations
Participants rotate through small tables with experienced QPs.

2. Speed Mentoring Rounds
Three structured 20 minute discussions with different mentors.

3. Open Networking
The session ends with informal networking to continue conversations.

Who Should Attend?

Early Career Professionals

  • Engineers and geoscientists pursuing QP designation
  • Professionals seeking mentorship and guidance
  • Anyone curious about the QP role

Experienced Qualified Persons

  • Share lessons learned
  • Support the next generation
  • Expand your professional network

Format

📍 2-hour session
💬 3 structured mentoring conversations
🤝 Open networking at the end

Join the QP Café

Spots are limited to ensure meaningful conversations. Register for the QP Café during your conference registration.
Registration

* Participants must be registered for the conference to attend the QP Café.