Programme of activities for young professionals during the 41st IAHR World Congress
On the occasion of the 41st IAHR World Congress a variety of activities will be dedicated to young professionals
- CAREER TALKS
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY) and 25 JUNE 2025 (WEDNESDAY)
Career talks provide a valuable opportunity for young professionals to explore various career paths within the sector. Two career talk sessions will be held each day during lunch time. Senior leaders from utilities, engineering consultancy, start-ups, and research sectors will share their expertise and work experience during each session.
- YOUNG WATER PROFESSIONALS (YWP) SYMPOSIUM
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY)
Participants will take part in a fireside chat with senior leaders in the field, fostering open discussion and knowledge sharing. The symposium will conclude with the SWA YWP Mentorship Graduation Ceremony, which honours the accomplishments of participants in the mentorship program, celebrating their hard work and dedication.
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY)
Join and meet the worldwide community of IAHR young professionals and IAHR leaders at their biennial assembly!
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY)
IAHR Young Professionals and SWA Young Water Professionals are invited to the Young Professionals Network Night, an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships with fellow young professionals and emerging leaders, over light bites and drinks.
The Young Professionals Network Night will be hosted at an external venue.
- IAHR MENTORING PROGRAMME
Young professionals and new IAHR members can benefit from mentoring to get to know IAHR and its members, be introduced into the IAHR Technical Committees and Working Groups, and to find easier access to this international network of scientists and experts.
More info will be published soon.
- CALL FOR RAPPORTEURS
IAHR is looking for rapporteurs (between the ages of 18 to 35) who will be tasked with providing summary reports on the following 41st IAHR World Congress High Level Panels.
Rapporteurs will be the decisive instrumental part of the reporting and conclusions process.
More info will be published soon.
- HOW TO WRITE A GOOD PAPER FOR THE JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC RESEARCH BY PROF PANAYOTIS DIPLAS, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES AND JHR EDITOR
26 JUNE 2025 (THURSDAY)
This session will explore key aspects of the writing process, focusing on the purpose of academic writing and essential elements of excellence. Topics include effective preparation, structuring content, the critical role of revision, and best practices before submission. We’ll also discuss how to respond to reviews, the importance of serving as a reviewer, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Additionally, insights into the Journal of Hydraulic Research, its editorial standards, and its role in advancing the field of hydraulics will provide a comprehensive guide to academic publishing in this leading journal. JHR is the flagship of the IAHR Journals.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the rest of the editors of IAHR journals.
- Organising Committee of the Programme of Activities for Young Professionals
- Adrian Lai, Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd, Local Organising Committee
- Gary Lei Jiarui, National University Singapore, Advisor IAHR Singapore Young Professionals Network
- Michael Nones, IAHR Education and Professionals Development Committee
- Francisco Vilela de Carvalho Taveira Pinto, Chair of the Task Force For Young Professionals Networks Development
- Qian Yu, IAHR Council Member, Asia Pacific YPNs
- CAREER TALKS
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY) and 25 JUNE 2025 (WEDNESDAY)
Career talks provide a valuable opportunity for young professionals to explore various career paths within the sector. Two career talk sessions will be held each day during lunch time. Senior leaders from utilities, engineering consultancy, start-ups, and research sectors will share their expertise and work experience during each session.
- YOUNG WATER PROFESSIONALS (YWP) SYMPOSIUM
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY)
Participants will take part in a fireside chat with senior leaders in the field, fostering open discussion and knowledge sharing. The symposium will conclude with the SWA YWP Mentorship Graduation Ceremony, which honours the accomplishments of participants in the mentorship program, celebrating their hard work and dedication.
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY)
Join and meet the worldwide community of IAHR young professionals and IAHR leaders at their biennial assembly!
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY)
IAHR Young Professionals and SWA Young Water Professionals are invited to the Young Professionals Network Night, an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships with fellow young professionals and emerging leaders, over light bites and drinks.
The Young Professionals Network Night will be hosted at an external venue.
- IAHR MENTORING PROGRAMME
Young professionals and new IAHR members can benefit from mentoring to get to know IAHR and its members, be introduced into the IAHR Technical Committees and Working Groups, and to find easier access to this international network of scientists and experts.
More info will be published soon.
- CALL FOR RAPPORTEURS
IAHR is looking for rapporteurs (between the ages of 18 to 35) who will be tasked with providing summary reports on the following 41st IAHR World Congress High Level Panels.
Rapporteurs will be the decisive instrumental part of the reporting and conclusions process.
More info will be published soon.
- HOW TO WRITE A GOOD PAPER FOR THE JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC RESEARCH BY PROF PANAYOTIS DIPLAS, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES AND JHR EDITOR
26 JUNE 2025 (THURSDAY)
This session will explore key aspects of the writing process, focusing on the purpose of academic writing and essential elements of excellence. Topics include effective preparation, structuring content, the critical role of revision, and best practices before submission. We’ll also discuss how to respond to reviews, the importance of serving as a reviewer, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Additionally, insights into the Journal of Hydraulic Research, its editorial standards, and its role in advancing the field of hydraulics will provide a comprehensive guide to academic publishing in this leading journal. JHR is the flagship of the IAHR Journals.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the rest of the editors of IAHR journals.
- Organising Committee of the Programme of Activities for Young Professionals
- Adrian Lai, Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd, Local Organising Committee
- Gary Lei Jiarui, National University Singapore, Advisor IAHR Singapore Young Professionals Network
- Michael Nones, IAHR Education and Professionals Development Committee
- Francisco Vilela de Carvalho Taveira Pinto, Chair of the Task Force For Young Professionals Networks Development
- Qian Yu, IAHR Council Member, Asia Pacific YPNs