On behalf of IWA YWP Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, we are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural 1st Young Water Professionals DACH Conference, taking place from 12–14 May 2027 at Eawag in Dübendorf, Switzerland. The conference will bring together young and emerging water professionals from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond to discuss how the next generation can actively shape the future of the water sector. The conference aims to promote collaboration between research and practice, technical and non-technical disciplines, and the three DACH countries.
Mark your calendars: Call for Abstracts officially opens on October 1st, 2026
Conference Themes
Who is this for?
The conference is designed primarily for students, doctoral researchers, early-career professionals, and other Young Water Professionals in the DACH region, while actively promoting exchange with experienced professionals and decision-makers.
Participants and contributors are welcome from across the water sector including:
universities and research institutions
water and wastewater utilities
municipalities and public authorities
engineering and environmental consultancies
technology providers and industry
professional associations and networks
NGOs and civil-society organizations
start-ups and innovation ecosystems
policy and regulatory institutions
Important Dates
October 2026 Call for Abstracts
November 2026 Deadline for the submission of Abstracts
January 2027 Notification to authors and Registration Opening
February 2027 Last day for early-bird (& presenting authors) registration
