3rd IWA YWP Canada Conference

Local Organizer: CAWQ
Community Organizer: , Young Water Professionals Canada

The IWA YWP Canada Conference is an in-person event that brings together passionate and enthusiastic young water professionals (under 35) from across Canada, with a special session dedicated to hosting Latin American YWPs. Organized by and for young professionals and students, this conference highlights the leadership and technical expertise of YWPs across Canada. Under the theme “Leading from the Future,” participants will have the opportunity to develop skills and expand their professional network through technical sessions, poster competitions, workshops, and networking events.

We aim to provide in-person networking opportunities via local hubs with small groups across Canada, while the main venue will be in Edmonton. Regardless of where you are in Canada, you can participate.

  1. Call for Abstracts: 15 October 2024
  2. Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 January 2025
  3. Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 January 2025
  4. Registration Opens: 15 February 2025
  5. Acceptance Notification: No later than 15 March 2025
  6. Final Submission of Accepted Content: 1 May 2025
  7. Authors’ Registration Deadline: 15 May 2025
  8. Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 May 2025
  9. Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 April 2025
  10. Registration Closes: 20 May 2025
  11. Conference Dates: 18 June 2025 – 20 June 2025

Programme Committee

Name Affiliation Country
Elsayed Elbeshbishy
TMU Canada
Farokh Kakar
Brown and Coldwell Canada
Hayat Raza
Continental Carbon Group, Inc. Canada
Alexa Bennett
University of Waterloo Canada
Jacob Amengor
University of Calgary Canada
Hadi Mokarizadeh
University of Alberta Canada