Conferences

20-23 October 2019 This was the first ever conference to be held outside Johannesburg and Cape Town. The conference was organised in partnership with Umgeni young water professionals (UYWP) and it had a strong presence of participants from other African countries. The conference theme encouraged responsibility, accountability and inclusivity amongst young people in managing our […]

10-13 December 2017 This was the first YWPZA conference that was organised together with IWA Young Water Proffessionals. It was hosted as the 8th International Young Water Professionals Conference (IYWPC) conference under the theme “Building Leaders, Making Impact”. The conference attracted YWPs from all over the world. The conference program had a number of soft

16-18 November 2015 This was the first African branded conference and the 4th YWP-ZA biennial conference. The conference was attended by YWPS from all over Africa, Americas, and Europe, under the theme “Stop talking, Start doing”. The theme challenged YWPs to bring their skills and knowledge to the water sector ‘work bench’ in order to

16-18 July 2013 More than 368 local and international delegates from 13 different countries attended the conference. The conference was held under the theme “Water, Africa, Youth”. The conference aimed to putting the African YWPs st the front of addressing the water challenges in Africa and ensuring the sustainability of Africa’s water supply. Location 0

4-5 July 2011 This was the second Regional Conference of Souther African Young Water Professionals and follows on the 1st Regional Conference held the previous year – in January 2010. Delegates from Africa, Europe and Oceania attended this conference. Various social functions were included through out the conference to enhance networking opportunities. Location 0 Number

19-20 January 2010 This was the first of its kind on the African continent. Delegates from Africa, Europe, Oceania were in attendance. This conferencewas held under the auspices of Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) and the International Water Association (IWA). The aim of this conference was to provide YWPs in water ad wasterwater science,