IWA Young Water Professionals · DACH

Welcome to IWA YWP DACH 2027

Welcome to the Future of Water!

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. We aim to promote collaboration between research and practice, technical and non-technical disciplines, and the three DACH countries.

Abstract submissions are officially open!

Share your research, ideas and innovations with the next generation of water professionals.

Abstract Submission →
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Join the DACH Water Community

Who Is This For?

Bringing together the next generation of water professionals and encouraging exchange across the entire water sector.

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

Universities and Research Institutions
Water and Wastewater Utilities
Municipalities and Public Authorities
Engineering and Environmental Consultancies
Technology Providers and Industry Experts
Professional Associations and Networks
NGOs and Civil-Society Organizations
Start-ups and Innovation Ecosystems
Policy and Regulatory Institutions

Mark Your Calendar

Important Dates

Keep track of the key milestones leading up to the conference.

  1. 1 October 2026

    Call for Abstracts

  2. 27 November 2026

    Deadline for Abstract Submission

    Extended Deadline
  3. 17 January 2027

    Notification to Authors and Registration Opening

  4. February 2027

    Deadline for Early-Bird and Presenting-Author Registration

  5. May 2027

    Deadline for Regular Registration

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