Get ready to connect and grow at the 2025 NC One Water Annual Conference!
Students & Young Professionals
We are excited to welcome you to the 2025 Annual Conference! There are many opportunities to connect with peers, gain insights on the water industry, and learn what NC One Water is all about.
This guide does not contain everything about the conference, but will help you get registered and highlight some of the SYP specific events we host.
Students
On MONDAY 11/3/2025 our conference is open to students in or interested in the water/wastewater industry!
We host a dedicated Student & Young Professional session "track" with a full day of content along with a SYP Lunch & Learn (more below).
Registration is required on this event page to attend as a student.
Student Verification: If you are registering as a student for the free conference admission, you MUST provide one of the following to verify your student status: a student email address or a PDF of your current enrollment certificate.
How to Register as a Student (Step-by-Step)
Please follow these instructions to register.
Sign-in, or Set-up a free Customer profile (this profile gives you access to online registration, but does not entitle you to NC AWWA-WEA member benefits).
Click the green "Register" button on this page.
Fill out all attendee information and include ONE of the Student Verification Requirements.
Click "Next."
Select the Student Registration Ticket
Click "Save & Finalize Registration" to complete the process.
Now that you're registered, you'll have a Student Badge at the conference!
You can pick up your badge at either of these times:
Early Pickup: At the Sunday Welcome Social on Sunday, November 2nd, from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Day-Of Pickup: On Monday at the Engagement Lounge, located in the center of the Convention Center Exhibit Hall.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Young Professionals
Young Professionals, register for the conference HERE! If you are a young professional attending and intend to receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for Professional Engineers (PEs) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for other certifications, please ensure you complete your conference registration in its entirety.
If you are a Young Professional who requires financial assistance to attend the conference, please contact Sarah Sterling at ssterling@nconewater.org.
Student & Young Professional Events
See our SYP specific events below! Some require additional registration once you register for the conference itself.
Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m. | Indoor Pickleball & Golf: Get a jump-start on the fun with our pre-conference networking event! Register Here.
Sunday, 4 - 6 p.m. | 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament:
Join us for a friendly fundraising competition! Hosted by The NC One
Water Membership Engagement Community and The Students and Young
Professionals Network during
the Welcome Social. Register Here.
Sunday, 5 - 6 p.m. | New Member and First Time Meet & Greet: Are
you a new member to AWWA/WEF/NC One Water? Is it your first time
attending the Annual Conference? Get connected, meet new friends, and
learn
about all there is to do. Hosted by The NC
One Water Membership Engagement Community during the Welcome Social.
Monday | Student Poster Contest: Hosted by the Students and Young Professionals Network. Register Here. 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM: Student Posters on Display, 2:40 - 3:10 PM: Student Posters Judging!
Monday | Students and Young Professional Technical Sessions: SYPs have their own Technical Session Track at the conference! View the Full Technical Program Schedule HERE.
Monday, 11:40 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. | Student and Young Professional Lunch & Learn: Join us for a
special in-conference event designed exclusively for students and
young professionals attending the 2025 NC One Water Annual Conference!
This Lunch & Learn provides a unique opportunity to network with
seasoned water professionals, gain valuable insights into career paths
within the water industry, and connect with your peers. Enjoy lunch
while participating in engaging discussions tailored to kickstart or
advance your career in North Carolina's vital water sector.
