Canadian IWA YWP Conference
Leading from the Future
June 23-25, 2021
Hosted across the country and virtually
À propos de la Conférence
Canadian IWA Young Water Professionals Conference est un évènement qui rassemble des Jeunes Professionnels de l’Eau (JPE) passionnés et enthousiastes (sous l’âge de 35 ans) de tout le Canada qui sont présents physiquement ou virtuellement.
Organisée par et pour les jeunes professionnels et étudiants, cette conférence met en valeur les principes de leadership et les capacités techniques des JP à travers le Canada. «Leading from the Future» aidera également les YWP à développer leurs compétences et leur réseau professionnel via des sessions techniques, des concours d’affiches, des ateliers et des sessions de réseautage.
Nous espérons offrir des opportunités de réseautage en personne via des hubs locaux avec de petits groupes uniquement. En raison de l’incertitude actuelle autour du COVID-19, nous prévoyons également une programmation virtuelle. Où que vous soyez au Canada, vous pouvez participer.
About the Conference
IWA Young Water Professionals Canadian National Conference is a hybrid (in-person and virtual) event gathering passionate and enthusiastic young water professionals (under age 35) from across Canada.
Hosted by and for young professionals and students, this conference showcase the leadership and technical abilities of YWPs across Canada. “Leading from the Future” will also help YWPs build skills and their professional network via technical sessions, poster competition, workshops and networking sessions.
We hope to offer in-person networking opportunities via local hubs with small groups only. Due to current uncertainty around COVID-19, we are also planning for virtual programming. No matter where you are in Canada, you can participate.
Timeline
November 1, 2020
Accepting submissions for presentations and workshops
May 11, 2021
Early bird registration deadline
February 9, 2021
Technical presentations and workshop submission deadline
June 8, 2021
Registration deadline and paper submission deadline
March 9, 2021
Notification of acceptance and registration is open
June 23, 2021
Conference begins!
Joint Organizing Committee
| Name | Role | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Farokh Laka Kakar | Chair | IWA YWP Canada/Ryerson University |
| Sylvie Spraakman | Co-chair | IWA YWP Canada/University of Toronto |
| Elsayed Elbeshbishy | Joint Organizing Committee | CAWQ |
| Robert Haller | Joint Organizing Committee | CWWA |
| Andrew Macklin & Simran Chattha | Joint Organizing Committee | Water Canada |
| Laura White | Joint Organizing Committee | IWA HQ |
Local Organizing Committee
| Name | Role | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Chris DeGroot | Treasurer | Western University |
| Gamze Kirim | Communication co-lead | Université Laval |
| Paul Cabling | Communication co-lead | University of Alberta |
| Frances Okoye | Virtual Platform co- lead | Ryerson University |
| Logan Koeth | Virtual Platform co- lead | University of Toronto |
| Nathan Moore | Local hubs co-lead | University of Toronto |
| Robyn Conway | Local hubs co-lead | RV Anderson |
| Abdullahi Hassan Hussein | Social Lead | |
| Hasan Tavani | Social Lead | |
| Amr Ismail | Outreach Lead | University of Western Ontario |
Program Committee
| Name | Affiliation | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Maricor Arlos | Academia | University of Alberta |
| Younggy Kim | Academia | McMaster University |
| Wayne Parker | Academia | University of Waterloo |
| Peter A. Vanrolleghem | Academia | Université Laval |
| Banu Ormeci | Academia | Carleton University |
| Bipro Dhar | Academia | University of Alberta |
| Zoe Li | Academia | McMaster University |
| Shaqayeq | Academia | Ryerson University |
| Jeffrey Farner | Academia | University of Alberta |
| Darko Joksimovic | Academia | Ryerson University |
| Domenico Santoro | Industry | USP |
| Mehran Andalib | Industry | AECOM |
| Hayat Raza | Industry | Continental Carbon Group |
| Hadi Hussaini | Industry | MH2O |
| Anum Khan | Academia | Ryerson University |
Early bird registration fees (until May 11, 2021):
Registration general, non-IWA member: 150 CAD$
Registration general, IWA member: 125 CAD$
Presenter, non-IWA member: 100 CAD$
Presenter, IWA member: 75 CAD$
Late registration fees (until June 8, 2021):
Registration general, non-IWA member: 175 CAD$
Registration general, IWA member: 150 CAD$
Presenter, non-IWA member: 125 CAD$
Presenter, IWA member: 100 CAD$
Volunteer with us!
We need YWPs to help us with programming, communications, marketing & more! We also need in-person event leads across the country.
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