Events

Understanding the Secure Communications Gap

OT networks generally lack the secure communication features we take for granted in business networks. The CISA Control Systems Working Group is aiming to lower the barrier to secure communications adoption and is conducting Voice of the Customer (VoC) research to understand the real hurdles that owners and operators are facing. This research will turn into guidance not just for operators, but also integrators, vendors, and protocol bodies to support secure communications.

Please note that this session will not be recorded or transcribed in order to encourage active conversation and participation.

There is no cost, and you don't need to register.  For Zoom connection information, please email Cynthia.Barnes@VaAWWA.org

VWEA and VA AWWA invite students and young professionals to apply for a scholarship to support attendance at the Annual AWWA/WEF Young Professional Summit, held in conjunction with the Utility Management Conference. This year's event is scheduled for February 9-11, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.

Two individuals will be selected to receive a scholarship to support travel and attendance at the summit. Interested YPs should complete the scholarship application by Sunday, December 1st, to be considered.

Consideration is given to:

• Leadership Participation in VA AWWA and/or VWEA
• Committee Engagement in VA AWWA and/or VWEA
• Future goals in the industry and the associations

Summit Overview

Future Water Leaders: Turbocharge Your Career Path
Join early-career water professionals and students to learn skills and make connections that can shape careers and put you on the path to water leadership.

During the YP Summit, participants will:

• Discuss emerging challenges and identify how these may impact their goals.
• Recognize the skills they have and the ones they might need to develop further as future leaders.
• Explore trending workforce issues and how those offer opportunities for growth.
• Learn from peers and current water leaders the value of their perspectives as young professionals.
• Engage with hands-on water and wastewater tools and approaches in a team-setting to expand practical knowledge and build lasting peer-to-peer support networks.

Learn more about the YP Summit online here.

Join the Technology Services Committee for an interactive, idea-sharing, conversation!

Many organizations implemented some really cool piece of technology in 2024. What better way to showcase these efforts than to have a lively discussion with our members about these great projects?

We are also looking to hear from others outside our group who have something they are really proud to share. Bring those successes with you and join the VA AWWA | VWEA Technology Services Committee for an interactive roundtable highlighting impactful technology implementations from 2024.

All technology projects are welcome, no matter the size. Everyone learns when we share our ideas.

This event is brought to you by the VA AWWA | VWEA Technology Services Committee. There is no cost, and you don't need to register.  For Zoom connection information, please email Cynthia.Barnes@VaAWWA.org