Becoming a Young Scientific Programme Committee (YSPC) member is your chance to elevate your career, build a powerful network, and gain hands-on experience in a global setting. As a key contributor to a Seminar team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the programme for World Water Week 2027 under the theme Water for Human and Planetary Health.

Please note that to be eligible as a young professional, you need to be under the age of 35, or turning 35 in 2027. Travel will not be covered financially. You have to be able to cover your own travel expenses in Stockholm during World Water Week, which will take place August 2027.

The SIWI Seminars

In the application form, you will be asked to select your three preferred Seminars. Please find below the list of possible Seminars you may apply to:

• Accelerating WASH Service Delivery: What Will It Take?

• From Source to Sea: Water Action for Planetary Stability

• From Waste to Resource: Rethinking Water Quality

• ⁠Safeguarding the Global Hydrological Cycle

• ⁠Unlocking Water's Potential for Climate Mitigation

• Water and Human Wellbeing: Unlocking Benefits, Managing Risks and Trade-offs

• ⁠Water for Just and Peaceful Futures

Please also note that you have also the option to apply for the role of YSPC working alongside the Chair of the SPC, Mr. Jon Lane.

Additional information

To read more about each individual Seminar, please follow this link: 2027 Seminar Series
If you want more information on your role as a future YSPC, please read the Terms of Reference here: YSPC Terms of Reference 2027

The application deadline is 3 November, 2026.

Timeline
Screening, interviews, and final selection decisions will take place during November and December 2026. The first mandatory introductory meeting for selected YSPCs will be held between 17 and 22 January 2027.

For any questions, please contact worldwaterweek@siwi.org