Since 2000, the IWA UK Committee, a sub-committee of the Institute of Water (IWater), has developed events for young professionals within the water sector with support from IWater and sponsors.

The 25th IWA UK Young Water Professionals Conference will be held this summer at the Park Inn by Radisson, in the heart of Manchester city centre. The first industrialised city in the world with strong pioneering character and architecture, Manchester provides a perfect location for our 2 days of events and networking.

At this event, representatives from water companies, regulators, contractors, supply chain and academia will be welcomed to participate in cross-field engagement, career development sessions, inspiring keynotes and plenty of opportunities to participate.

This event is aimed at:

• Those new to the industry (within the last 10 years) regardless of age
• Young Water Professionals looking to progress in their career
• Those interested in gaining wider industry knowledge

The event will provide the opportunity to:

• Network with industry colleagues over 3 days of activities;
• Attend a choice of workshops;
• “Meet the Leaders” in small-group networking sessions with senior industry leaders;
• Hear inspiring Keynotes from senior industry leaders;
• Gain wider industry knowledge via our Young Water Professional Speaker and Poster presentation competitions;
• Strengthen your new connections in our evening socials (including a gala dinner and one event TBC);
• Attend one of our site visits to find out more about parts of the water industry that you may not know about;