2016 World Water Week programme
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YOUNG<br />
PROFESSIONALS<br />
Young Professionals’ activities<br />
During the <strong>2016</strong> <strong>World</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Week</strong> there will be activities<br />
aiming to inspire young professionals and provide them<br />
with a platform to network. The activities will cover a wide<br />
YOUNG<br />
PROFESSIONALS<br />
09:00-10:30<br />
Looking to 2030: Call to Action!<br />
Read more on page 60.<br />
11:00-12:30<br />
Attracting, engaging and developing<br />
the capacity of water professionals.<br />
Read more on page 61.<br />
range of topics such as young professional involvement in<br />
the 2030 agenda, brain drain in the water sector, outreach<br />
and jobs.<br />
Young Professionals’ Day | 30 August<br />
The Young Professionals’ Day is<br />
dedicated to those who are in the<br />
early stages of their careers. It is<br />
all about inspiring, motivating and<br />
empowering young people. During<br />
this day we open the doors free of<br />
charge for enthusiasts between<br />
16 and 35 years of age.<br />
13:00-13:40<br />
Brown bag lunch on jobs and youth:<br />
how do we ensure that there are<br />
enough water professionals to face<br />
the challenges towards 2050? Bring<br />
your lunch and join the discussion!<br />
Read more on page 66.<br />
14:00-15:30<br />
Getting Through to You(th)<br />
Read more on page 71.<br />
CV-Clinic<br />
09:00-18:30<br />
Young Professionals’ booth<br />
Make your CV stand out!<br />
During the day, young professionals<br />
will have a possibility to<br />
discuss and receive<br />
recommendations on how to<br />
improve their CV’s!<br />
The inaugural <strong>World</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Week</strong> eco action higher? lower?<br />
Conference tournament<br />
During <strong>World</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Week</strong> EcoActionGames, in conjunction with SIWI,<br />
and sponsored by ARUP, will be running a fun and educational online<br />
tournament game that tests your knowledge of water saving actions.<br />
Join us at the booth on Monday and Wednesday and show us how much<br />
you know!<br />
Young Professionals’ Mingle<br />
28 August | 18:30-21:30<br />
BROKEN<br />
Kungsgatan 18, Stockholm<br />
Are you under 35? Do you<br />
like to network? Start off<br />
the <strong>Week</strong> with a drink at the<br />
Young Professionals’ Mingle<br />
and take the opportunity<br />
to meet other young<br />
professionals in an<br />
informal setting!<br />
Photo: iStock<br />
14 <strong>2016</strong> <strong>World</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Week</strong>: <strong>Water</strong> for sustainable growth
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