Young Professionals’ Activities

True to its vision to empower young people, World Water Week will organize its seventh Young Professionals Day, in 2018. This focus day aims at inspiring young professionals while providing a platform to make voices heard and networking happen. The many Young Professionals’ Activities include three events with and for young professionals, a specially assigned networking area and, not the least, a mingle!

Young Professionals Booth

Young Professionals Booth is all about networking and inspiration! Every day during the Week, the booth has a new host showcasing how they engage youth and how youth can be part of achieving a water wise world. Network with both young and senior professionals, and learn more about how to get involved in the water sector. Drop by and say hello!

#WWWeek Young Professional Speaker Directory

Want to be a speaker, panelist or moderator during the Week? Sign up for our Speaker Directory!

More information here.

Young Professionals’ Day

Starting off the Week on Sunday 26 August, we host the Young Professionals’ Day, a day dedicated to those who has just started their careers. It is all about inspiring, motivating and empowering young people. During this day we open the doors free of charge for enthusiasts between 16-35 years of age who will get free access to the Young Professionals’ activities during one entire day. This includes our fabulous sessions that you really don’t want to miss!

9:00-10:30 Global vision to local reality – the impact of empowerment

11:00-12:30 Global vision to local reality – identifying the pathways

14:00-15:30 2018 WWW Debate: Ecosystems vs. human development

To attend for free, please register through the normal registration process and tick “Young Professionals Day Only – SUNDAY” on page 3 of the registration form.

Young Professionals’ Mingle

We will of course meet up for this popular mingle to end the day and to establish contacts for the upcoming Week.

When: Sunday 26 August, 18:00-21:00

Where: Boqueria, Jakobsbergsgatan 17 (inside MOOD galleria)

Contact

Ms. Cajsa Larsson
Email: cajsa.larsson@siwi.org