The first ever Ohio summit for young professionals currently in or interested in the water industry. This one-day workshop will include networking opportunities, leadership development, and hands on activities such as the Water Circuit Challenge, the YP Power Hour, and a Panel discussing Developing your mentor relationships. All young professionals in the industry are encouraged to join, including, operators, maintenance personnel, regulators, consultants, contractors, students, and others!

Location

Del-Co Water Company
6658 Olentangy River Rd
Delaware, OH 43015

Registration

 Registration for this event is now closed as the event is full. If you would be interested in joining a waitlist for the 2024 OH YP Summit, or would like to express your interest for future OH YP Summit Events, please reach out to [email protected] directly.

Pricing: 

• OAWWA/OWEA Members: $25
• Nonmembers: $50

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7:30 am                       Registration Opens 

8:00 am                       Optional DelCo Plant Tours Start (0.5 Contact Hours Available)

9:00 – 10:00 am          Optional Structured Networking

10:00 – 10:15 am        Opening Remarks 

10:15 – 11:15 am        YP Power Hour (1.0 Contact Hours Available)

11:15 – 12:15 pm        Panel: Developing Mentor Relationships and Shaping Your Career (1.0 Contact Hours Available)

12:15 – 1:00 pm          Lunch 

1:00 – 3:40 pm           Water Circuit Challenge (1.0 Contact Hours Available)

3:40 – 4:00 pm            Closing Remarks 

4:00pm                        Optional Ice Cream Reception 

Notes: 

1. YP Power Hour will consist of five 8-minute technical presentations from young professionals.
2. Panelists include Tya Darden (Ohio EPA), Denita Bonhart (Cleveland Water), Matt Carpenter (Arcadis), and Dr. Linda Weavers (Ohio State University).
3. Water Circuit Challenge is a highly interactive team competition featuring hands-on activities and learning opportunities related to the water industry. There will be multiple activities, including guided problem solving, pipe tree building, water trivia, and more. Teams will compete to complete the activities quickly and effectively, and one team will be crowned as the winners! 
4. Hotel Recommendation (if needed): Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Dublin

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Event Hosted with OAWWA at Del-Co Water Company

Sponsorship and Support provided by OWEA