Thanks to this year's host utility:
"This conference will bring young professionals together for real-world learning, honest conversations, practical skill building, and connections that go beyond surface-level networking. YPs will get exposure to their peers, learn about different career paths in the water industry, network across the state, and celebrate their journey as they begin new adventures within an unlimited career path! This conference is the "who's who" of young Texans in the water industry!"
- Karen Menard, former TAWWA Chair and Lonestar Leader
"This conference will bring young professionals together for real-world learning, honest conversations, practical skill building, and connections that go beyond surface-level networking. YPs will get exposure to their peers, learn about different career paths in the water industry, network across the state, and celebrate their journey as they begin new adventures within an unlimited career path! This conference is the "who's who" of young Texans in the water industry!"
- Karen Menard, former TAWWA Chair and Lonestar Leader
Be a part of the program! TAWWA and WEAT are excited to present the YP Power Hour at the 2026 Texas YP Summit™.
WHAT IS THE YP POWER HOUR? One hour of four 10-minute presentations with roughly 3 minutes of questions after each presentation. Topics may cover technical subjects (e.g., water or wastewater treatment, water supply planning) or non-technical subjects (e.g., project management, public outreach.
ABSTRACT REQUIREMENTS:
- Abstract must be a topic in the water/wastewater industry
- Presentation length must be no longer than 10 minutes
- Presenter must be a young professional (35 or younger) residing in Texas
- No co-presenters (author must be the sole presenter)
TIMELINE:
- Application Open: April 22, 2026
- Application Close: July 31, 2026
- Winners Announced: August 2026
