Joint Young Professionals Program
Sunday, January 24, 2027; 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
NEWEA and NEWWA are teaming up to host the annual Young Professionals (YP) Summit. The YP Summit will bring together more than 100+ Young Professionals in the water and wastewater industry to learn from industry leaders and network with fellow Young Professionals, mid-level “career expert” guests, and NEWEA and NEWWA executives from across New England.
AGENDA*
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Check In & Coffee/Muffins |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Career Panel |
| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | YP Panel Discussion |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | DC Fly In and Government Affairs |
| 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Mentor Recognition |
| 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Networking Activity – Speed Networking |
| 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Meme Contest |
| 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
*Note: This event requires a separate registration from the Annual Conference. Coffee, pastries, breaks and lunch will be provided as part of the registration fee. The agenda above is tentative and may change.
Sponsorship
The Young Professionals Sponsorship Program offers exclusive opportunities to sponsor event badges, the coffee break, and lunch, in addition to the traditional Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsor levels. Enrolling as a sponsor grants companies a variety of benefits, including complimentary registrations, inclusion of logo on program materials, and recognition during YP presentations at the event.
For more information or questions, contact Emily Korot, Chair, Young Professionals Committee
*This event is intended for professionals who have less than 5 years experience in the industry and are younger than 35 years old. Students in a Civil/Environment Engineering, Environmental Science, or related major are encouraged to attend.