Program

THEME 1 ·
Climate-Resilient Water Systems

THEME 2 ·
Digital and Data-Driven Water Management

Opening plenary, parallel technical sessions and regional collaboration.

Time	Room / Track A	Room / Track B
08:30–09:00	REGISTRATION Registration and arrival
09:00–10:00	PLENARY Official Welcome / Opening Plenary Introduction to IWA YWP DACH Conference 2027 Diamond Sponsor presentation (approximately 5 min) Icebreakers, games and interactive questions
10:00–10:50	KEYNOTES Thematic Keynotes – Themes 1 & 2 Plenary session; approximately 25 minutes per keynote.
10:50–11:20	Coffee break / transition · 30 min
11:20–12:50	THEME 1 Technical Session 10 poster pitches, 3 min each 4 technical presentations, 10 min each plus 5 min Q&A	THEME 2 Technical Session 10 poster pitches, 3 min each 4 technical presentations, 10 min each plus 5 min Q&A
12:50–13:50	Lunch break · 1 hour
13:50–14:35	POSTERS & NETWORKING Dedicated Poster Session & Networking All themes welcome; directly following the poster pitches.
14:35–15:45	WORKSHOP Workshop A Parallel session; sponsor speaking opportunity.	NETWORKING Networking Event A Parallel session; sponsor speaking opportunity.
15:45–16:15	Coffee break / room change · 30 min
16:15–17:15	PLENARY PANEL Regional Collaboration in the DACH Water Sector All participants together in one room, with discussion and networking.
17:15–17:30	Day 1 Wrap-up

THEME 3 ·
Water Quality and Pollution Prevention

THEME 4 ·
Circular and Resource-Efficient Water Sector

Technical presentations, career development and intergenerational exchange.

Time	Room / Track A	Room / Track B
08:30–09:00	REGISTRATION Registration / arrival
09:00–09:50	KEYNOTES Thematic Keynotes – Themes 3 & 4 Plenary session; approximately 25 minutes per keynote.
09:50–10:20	Coffee break / transition · 30 min
10:20–11:50	THEME 3 Technical Session 10 poster pitches, 3 min each 4 technical presentations, 10 min each plus 5 min Q&A	THEME 4 Technical Session 10 poster pitches, 3 min each 4 technical presentations, 10 min each plus 5 min Q&A
11:50–12:35	POSTERS & NETWORKING Dedicated Poster Session & Networking All themes welcome.
12:35–13:35	Lunch break · 1 hour
13:35–14:45	INTERACTIVE SESSION Workshop B Interactive session; sponsor speaking opportunity where appropriate.	CAREER DEVELOPMENT Networking / Career Development Event B Sponsor speaking opportunity where appropriate.
14:45–15:15	Coffee break / networking / room change · 30 min
15:15–16:15	PLENARY PANEL Connecting Young and Senior Water Professionals Intergenerational panel discussion for exchange and networking.
16:15–17:15	CLOSING Closing Plenary & Awards Ceremony Closing remarks, awards and conference wrap-up.

A technical visit to conclude the conference.

Explore practical applications and exchange knowledge with fellow water professionals.

Tour destination, meeting point, schedule and transport details will be announced.

Conference Programme