DETAILS
Date: October 27, 2026 • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Organiser: RiSWP
Access: Open Access (view recording and slides below)
Hosted by: RiSWP Leadership Team
Facilitated by:
- Ben Rukavina, Key Account Manager (ADS)
- Farshid Shoushtarian, Program Mamanager (HydroDigital)
OVERVIEW
Smart water is evolving rapidly, creating new career opportunities that combine water-sector expertise with digital skills such as data analysis, AI, automation, modelling, and IoT.
This interactive workshop will explore how smart water roles are changing, the skills employers are seeking, and practical ways early-career professionals can build their careers. Participants will explore career pathways, identify skills to strengthen, and learn strategies for networking, mentorship, and professional development.
Participants Will Leave With
- Greater confidence navigating emerging smart water careers
- A clearer understanding of the smart water career landscape
- A practical view of water + digital skills employers value
- Ideas for relevant career pathways and opportunities
- A personal action plan for the next 6–12 months