Introduction

The ICOLD Young Professionals Forum (YPF) aims to inspire and guide the next generation to actively engage and shape the future of ICOLD. Focusing on young professionals, embarking on the early stages of their careers.

https://www.icold-cigb.org/GB/icold/icold_young_professionals_forum.asp

33 National YPFs Established

To date (2024) 33 national committees have created their own group of young professionals (in alphabetical order): Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mozambique, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, 
Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America.

YPF Board Members

Chair	Board Members
Mateja Klun	Amit Gautam	Giulia Buffi	Yang Guang	Yulia Zakrevskaya	Brandon Pearce	Lara Gehrman
2022-2025	2022-2025	2023-2026	2023-2026	2023-2025	2024-2027	2024-2027

YPF Events in ICOLD 2025

 YPF Workshop - Saturday Morning 17 May

Dam and Water Resources Management in the Context of Energy Transition (Co-organize with TC-U)

(Keynote Speeches, Presentations, Discussion ...)

 Mentoring Session - Lunch Time Sunday 18 May

Attending young professionals will have the possibility to register for a mentorship session. More details are as below.

 YPF Meeting - Sunday Afternoon 18 May

Young Professionals’ Annual Meeting

(Keynote Speeches, Experience Sharing, Election, Group Discussion ...)

 Young Professionals’ Night - Sunday Evening 18 May

Social Event for Young Professionals

Mentoring Sessions in ICOLD 2025

Following the highly appreciated mentoring sessions at the Congress in Marseille 2022, we are excited to announce a new round of mentoring sessions during the upcoming Congress in Chengdu. This initiative aims to foster meaningful connections and knowledge exchange between experienced professionals and young delegates in a relaxed and interactive setting.

 Session Details

 - Format: Informal roundtable discussions during lunch breaks.

 - Duration: Approximately 45 minutes per session.

 - Structure: Each roundtable will feature one mentor and 7 young professionals, focusing on a topic proposed by the mentor.

 - Preparation: Mentors are encouraged to prepare a brief introduction about themselves, their professional background, and the chosen discussion topic.

 - Application Process: Young professionals will select and apply for the mentor and topic that most interests them.

 - Lunch: Lunch will be served during or after the session to facilitate a comfortable and engaging atmosphere.

 Purpose of the Mentoring Sessions

 - Encourage the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and ideas between seasoned professionals and young delegates.

 - Provide mentors with a platform to share their engineering philosophy, raise awareness on important subjects, and offer advice and inspiration based on personal experiences.

 - Expand professional networks on an international scale.

 Suggested Discussion Topics

 Mentors are invited to propose topics that align with their expertise and interests. Examples include:

 - Specific technical or interdisciplinary subjects.

 - Career development and specialization.

 - Lessons learned from particular projects.

 - Sustainability in engineering.

 - Leadership and innovation.

 A full list of topics discussed during the Marseille 2022 Congress is available upon request. 

Call for Candidates

Call for the candidates will be open soon.

Requirements:

· YPF board members serve a three-year term.

· Candidates must be endorsed by the National Committee they represent.
· Each National Committee can endorse a maximum of one candidate.
· It is preferred that each ICOLD region is represented on the YPF board to ensure diversity.
· Candidates are expected to attend the ICOLD annual meeting in person for the duration of their term.
· Please note that you need to be under 40 years old for the entire duration of the term.

A Presence on Social Networks to Keep You Informed

You can follow the activities and news of the Young Professionals Forum on the LinkedIn page. To access it, just click on the following link: www.linkedin.com/groups/4679910/

For More Information

Please feel free to contact us at icold2025ypf@foxmail.com