Embark on an immersive journey with our one-day program, crafted to empower and guide new water industry leaders navigate the currents of their careers.

Application for 0.6 CEUs for attendees from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba is being made.

Registration Fee: $150 / $100 student (must have WCW Student profile to receive discount)

Schedule (subject to change)

MST       CST       Activity

8:00     9:00      Registration & Coffee
8:30       9:30       Introduction to Western Canada Water, and Constituent Organizations (AWWOA, MWWA, NTWWA, SWWA, WCS AWWA, WCWEA), Welcome from Board Members
8:45       9:45       Ice Breaker Improv: Sessions led by local improv groups to encourage attendees to get to know one another
9:45      10:45      Coffee Break
10:00    11:00      Industry Presentations: Location-specific presentations on topics ranging from water re-use to water emergencies
11:00    12:00      Lunch (CST), Hands-On Activity (MST): An opportunity for attendees to see equipment at work through demonstrations (location-specific)
12:00    1:00        Lunch (MST), Hands-On Activity (CST): An opportunity for attendees to see equipment at work through demonstrations (location-specific)
1:00       2:00       “Water and Our Changing Climate” David Sauchyn, PhD., P.Geo., Director, Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative, Professor, Geography and Environmental Studies
1:30       2:30       Coffee Break
1:45       2:45       “Unconscious Bias” Anne-Marie Pham, CEO for the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
2:45       3:45       Conversation with Mentors: Discussions with water industry leaders from a range of backgrounds
3:45       4:45       Closing Statements & Survey

4:00       5:00       Networking (2 hours, snacks & beverages)

Feedback from Last Years Attendees:

"The event was really fantastic.  It involved fierce range of sub-events which truly helped to develop a unique personality and thinking in critical ways ."

"It was well put together and all presentations had something worthwhile to say.  I feel like I got a lot out of this."

Event Locations: 

• Calgary - Calgary Water Centre - 625 25 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4K8
• Edmonton - Stantec Tower - 10220 103 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0K4
• Saskatoon -  ATAP training room - 2225 Northridge Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
• Winnipeg - WSP - 1600 Buffalo Place, Winnipeg, MB R3T 6B8