WORKSHOPS

Investing in Human Capital isn't just a critical component; it's the lifeblood of a thriving water sector. That's why we organize a dedicated workshop on Strategic Human Capital as a cornerstone of the upcoming Amsterdam International Water Week.

Picture this: a dynamic and immersive session where Human Capital professionals converge to ignite a transformative dialogue. Together, they'll explore the influx of bright young talents into the sector and, equally important, the strategies to harness and nurture these talents for their continuous growth. We're not just preserving knowledge; we're supercharging it. This event will also tackle the imperative task of preserving and enriching the wealth of wisdom and expertise within the industry

What's on the agenda?

We’re breaking down borders, both figuratively and literally. On one hand, we'll tackle global Human Capital challenges head-on, and on the other, we'll unveil and celebrate the best practices that are propelling our industry forward. Expect a deep dive into regional nuances, where differences will be dissected and debated.

This isn't just another talking heads conference. It's an interactive powerhouse where minds will collide, and ideas will spark. Brace yourselves for a collective brainstorming session that promises to yield groundbreaking concepts for an enhanced Human Capital landscape. The future of the water sector is on the line, and together, we're sculpting it into something extraordinary.

Join us for a session that's as invigorating as it is essential.

Aim

Dialogues and knowledge exchange of challenges and best-practices on Human Capital in the international water sector

Main topics:
Inflow – Mobility – outflow of water professionals

Inflow: How to become an attractive sector to stimulate talents to join?
Mobility: How to create a life-long-learning? How to keep professional on board? Personal improvement? Interesting working environment?
Outflow: How to keep the knowledge in the sector? How to create an intergenerational dialogue?

Subthemes

Challenges worldwide, like: shortage of well-trained professionals, unattractive sector (less paid), lack of dedicated programmes, mentoring / support of talents
Best-practices, like: talent programmes (traineeships, Wetskills, YEP), living labs, continues training

Methods

In-depth presentations
Short pitches on best-practices
Assignments per table / dialogues

schedule

Time	Topic	Presenter	Method
13.30	Coffee & Tea
14.00	Word of Welcome, AIWW and youth engagement	Johan (Wetskills)
14.10	Strategic Human Capital	Kaspar Sonnemans (Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Resources / Human Capital programme of TopSector Water, NL)	Presentation
14.20	Human Capital challenges in South(ern) Africa	Susan Andrews (Department of Water & Sanitation South Africa)	Presentation
14.30	Human Capital challenges in Europe (Water Europe Human Capital Working Group)	Naomi Timmer (European Junior Water Programme)	Presentation
14.40	Human Capital challenges in Oman / MENA region	Ahmed Al Busaidi (Sultan Qaboos University)	Presentation
14.50	Human Capital challenges in cooperation between Laos and The Netherlands	Peter Jansen (World Waternet)	Presentation
15.00	Round of questions
15.10	Best practices 1: DWS learning academy	Asief Alli (Rand Water)	5-min Pitch
15.15	Best practices 2: Living labs	TBC	5-min Pitch
15.20	Best practices 3: Learning Programmes for talents	Ronald Hemel (Waterprof)	5-min Pitch
15.25	Best practices 4: Traineeships / YEP	Jelmer Klinkenberg (YEP)	5-min Pitch
15.30	Best practices 5: lifelong learning	Gabrielle Knufman (WWA)	5-min Pitch
15.35	Best practices 6: Associations for water professionals	Monique Bekkennutte (Royal Netherlands Water Association)	5-min Pitch

time table

Organisers

Amsterdam International Water Week
Royal Netherlands Water Association
Wetskills Foundation
World Water Academy
Blue Deal programme (South Africa)
Sultan Qaboos University (Oman)
Water Europe (TBC)
Young Expert Programme (The Netherlands)

Partners

Human Capital from Top Sector Water (The Netherlands)
Department of Water and Sanitation (South Africa
Rand Water (South Africa)