The South African Young Water Professionals (YWP) cordially invite all young professionals from water sectors across Africa to attend the combined 4th YWP-ZA Biennial & 1st African YWP Conference!

To be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa

The conference theme is “Stop talking, Start doing”. This theme aims to bring academic research together with professionals working in implementation contexts in order to facilitate an awareness of how to apply knowledge and solutions in contexts where they can make a difference. In addition, it will create a platform for researchers and practitioners to get to know each other and start building the cooperative relationships essential for generating relevant solutions.

The conference will thus provide a forum for young researchers and practitioners across the water sector to present and discuss their work and ideas. Participants will meet peers within water and wastewater science, governance, engineering, technology, management and other areas of the water sector. This conference aims to showcase career pathways and further young professional capacities in a multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral environment, encouraging discourse on current and future water concerns.

All poster and oral presenters will be challenged to show how their work could possibly contribute to the many needs of the country or continent.

Download the first announcement (including abstract templates) HERE