Joint Young Professional Summit

Sunday, January 25, 2026; 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.

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, and lunch will be provided.

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.

View the Sponsor Flyer to learn more and enroll as a sponsor.

For more information or questions, contact Emily Korot, Chair, Young Professionals Committee

Hosted by NEWEA and NEWWA

*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.