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Young Professionals Summit

February 9-11, 2025

Dallas, TX

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Overview

Future Water Leaders: Turbocharge Your Career Path

Join early-career water professionals and students to learn skills and make connections that can shape careers and put you on the path to water leadership.

During the YP Summit, participants will:

  • Discuss emerging challenges and identify how these may impact their goals.
  • Recognize the skills they have and the ones they might need to develop further as future leaders.
  • Explore trending workforce issues and how those offer opportunities for growth.
  • Learn from peers and current water leaders the value of their perspectives as young professionals.
  • Engage with hands-on water and wastewater tools and approaches in a team-setting to expand practical knowledge and build lasting peer-to-peer support networks.
Registration Rates

2025 YP Summit

Registration Types
(subject to change)

Member Rate*

Non-member Rate

Young Professional Rate: YP Summit + Full UMC Conference

Includes access to YP Summit and all UMC. *You must be an active WEF or AWWA Member to qualify for member rates. Join or renew today.

$255

$315

Young Professional Rate: YP Summit Only

Includes YP Summit only. *You must be an active WEF or AWWA Member to qualify for member rates. Join or renew today.

$170

$220

Student Rate: YP Summit + Full UMC Conference

Includes YP Summit and all UMC Conference. *You must be a Student member OR provide proof of enrollment in a minimum of six credit hours at an accredited college or university and provide written documentation on school letterhead, verifying your student status).

$45

$65

Student Rate: YP Summit Only

Includes YP Summit only. *Student rate: You must be a student member OR provide proof of enrollment in a minimum of six credit hours at an accredited college or university and provide written documentation on school letterhead, verifying your student status.

$0

$0

Cancellation Policy

AWWA must receive cancellations in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted. All cancellations dated by January 9, 2025 will receive a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee. After the deadline, cancellations will not be refunded; however, substitute registrants are welcome. Email requests for substitutions or cancellations to service@awwa.org.

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Dates & Location:
February 9-11, 2025
Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas

Who Attends The YP Summit?

Early-career water professionals eager to transform the future of water

Students in engineering, environmental science, business, communications, and other disciplines prominent in the water sector

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Program

Program and Activities

Sunday, February 9 – Tuesday, February 11

Skills development workshops, supplemental training and networking opportunities for emerging leaders and students in the water sector.

 

Pre-Summit Activity – Sunday, February 9, 2025

Limited to the first 100 that register – so register for YP Summit today to reserve your seat.

Plan to meet at the Hilton Anatole for the shuttle at 12pm and return by 5pm.

About the Tour Location

The Bachman Water Treatment Plant has been serving Dallas for nearly a century and has the capability to produce up to 150 million gallons per day.

Nestled within the city and surrounded by a beautiful park, the facility operates with precision and adaptability, making the most of it’s historic location.

Bachman utilizes conventional treatment techniques such as coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, alongside ozone disinfection and biological filtration, to ensure high-quality drinking water.

Recently, they completed a major ozone improvement project, which included a full replacement of generators and other enhancements to the facility.

Gain insight into their participation in the Texas Optimization Program, which highlights their commitment to exceeding turbidity standards. They are also proud to have been awarded Best Tasting Drinking Water in Texas at the Texas Water 2024 Convention, a testament to the team’s dedication and the quality of our treatment process.

They look forward to sharing their history, advancements, and passion for delivering high-quality water to the community.

AWWA YP Leader Training Day – Monday, February 10, 2025

This event occurs concurrently with the WEF Emerging YP Leadership Workshop, please select one of the following when you register for YP Summit (Free with YP Summit registration).

  • Half-day, afternoon.
  • Lunch will be provided.

Welcome, AWWA Overview & Call for Action

  • Keynote Speaker – Cheryl Porter, AWWA President

Pathways to Organizational Leadership

  • Facilitated by Chelsea Boozer
  • Featured Speakers:
    • Sally Mills-Wright, Dallas Water Utilities
    • Anooj Kothari, American Cast Iron Pipe Company

Section Sharing

  • Featured Speakers:
    • Zac Bolen & Alison Kwong, North Central Texas Chapter – Texas Section
    • Nicole Proto & Brittany Loveless, Virginia Section

Water 2050 World Café

  • Introduced by David LaFrance, AWWA CEO

Role of Advocacy in the Water Sector

  • Facilitated by Chelsea Boozer
  • Featured Speakers:
    • Bebe Schaefer, Water&
    • Ken Lykens, AWWA Water Utility Council Chair

WEF Emerging YP Leadership Workshop – Monday, February 10, 2025

This event occurs concurrently with the AWWA YP Leader Training Day, please select one of the following when you register for YP Summit (Free with YP Summit registration).

  • Half-day, afternoon
  • Lunch will be provided.
  • Questions? Contact WEF Staff Ama Richardson at arichardson@wef.org

YP Summit Welcome Reception – Monday, February 10, 2025

Everyone is welcome to the official kick-off of the 2025 YP Summit.

Join us on Monday evening for networking and snacks.

YP Summit – Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Join us first thing Tuesday for morning coffee & networking. Sessions will then occur all day, and lunch is provided.

YP Summit Networking Reception – Tuesday, February 11, 2025

With the completion of the YP Summit, attendees now have a reception to continue to network with each other, share their thoughts and collaborate!

Join us Tuesday Evening for networking and snacks.

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Scholarships

2025 YP Summit Scholarships Are Closed

Check back for details on the 2026 YP Summit Scholarship Applications – coming in summer 2025.

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The next generation of water leaders is waiting to connect with your brand. Demonstrate your thought leadership by becoming a sponsor of the YP Summit.

Contact Us

Mary Svoboda

Senior Specialist, Membership Programs

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Hilton Anatole
Hilton Anatole

2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207

Located just north of Dallas, the Hilton Anatole offers fine entertainment, curated art, and plenty of entertainment. Just a few miles from the Dallas Arts District and downtown Dallas.

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Book Your Room Today

Dallas is ready to welcome The YP Summit. Conference events will take place at the Hilton Anatole. 

Book your room today in our official UMC/YP Summit room block. Please use only the link below to reserve your hotel accommodations. 

Alert: AWWA is aware of multiple unauthorized organizations contacting attendees to solicit hotel rooms. For your protection, reserve hotel accommodations using only the link provided by AWWA. Reservations made through any other housing services company cannot be guaranteed by AWWA and could result in hidden charges, unusual restrictions, or incorrect hotel placement. You may report fraudulent activity to awwaconferences@awwa.org.

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