Young Professionals Summit 2026 The Next Wave: Navigating Water Sector Currents
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC, March 22-24, 2026
The WEF/AWWA Young Professionals (YP) Summit is the premier water and wastewater industry workshop for young professionals. This standout event gives YPs the opportunity to develop your leaderships skills and industry knowledge. With over 400 water sector participants, you will be able to both learn from each other and create a diverse network to support your evolving career path.
Join us for a night of fun and community at Waterways Save Water Soirée annual fundraiser and celebration! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to your chapter leads so we can put your name in a drawing for tickets.
The Water Collaborative Delivery Conference is designed to help you understand how collaborative delivery works and whether it's the right decision for your organization or project.
In collaboration with Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA), attendees will learn about different collaborative delivery options, procurement strategies, risk allocation, real-world insights through panel discussions and more.
Registration Fees:
CWP-KT: $150
Non-Member: $200
Sponsor: $1000 more info...
The National Water Policy Fly-In will take place April 14 - 15, 2026. On Tuesday, attendees will gather to network and hear from key senior EPA and other government officials, and round out the day with friends and colleagues at the 2026 Water Week Reception. Wednesday will be reserved for attendees to meet with legislators on Capitol Hill.
Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee is offering a two-day certification school to operators seeking CEUs and those who are approved for the KY Certification Exam.
This two-day certification school (April 28-29) will be followed by a test day (April 30). The test is administered by the Operator Certification Program (OCP).
Please note: Operators need to register for testing events through the Kentucky EEC eForms with the Operator Certification Program. more info...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into the water sector—but not all tools, claims, or use cases are created equal. This webinar will explore what AI is actually being used for in the water industry today, where it provides real value, and where caution is warranted. Panelists will discuss practical applications, potential risks, ethical considerations, and what the future of AI may look like for utilities, consultants, and industry professionals. Designed for professionals at all career stages, this session aims to cut through the hype and provide a realistic, balanced perspective on AI in water.
Hosted by: AWWA/CWP Young Professional Committee more info...
Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee is offering a two-day wastewater certification school to operators seeking CEUs and those who are approved for the KY Certification Exam.
This two-day certification school (June 9 - 10) will be followed by a test day (June 11). The test is administered by the Operator Certification Program (OCP).
Please note: Operators need to register for testing events through the Kentucky EEC eForms with the Operator Certification Program. more info...
Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee is offering a two-day certification school to operators seeking CEUs and those who are approved for the KY Certification Exam.
This two-day certification school (September 22-23) will be followed by a test day (September 24). The test is administered by the Operator Certification Program (OCP).
Please note: Operators need to register for testing events through the Kentucky EEC eForms with the Operator Certification Program. more info...
Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee is offering a two-day wastewater certification school to operators seeking CEUs and those who are approved for the KY Certification Exam.
This two-day certification school (December 8 - 9) will be followed by a test day (December 10). The test is administered by the Operator Certification Program (OCP).
Please note: Operators need to register for testing events through the Kentucky EEC eForms with the Operator Certification Program. more info...
