During the 9th IAHR Europe Congress the following activities will be specially dedicated towards young professionals participating in the congress.
Young Professionals' Night
The Young Professionals’ Night is an informal and relaxed evening specially dedicated to young professionals. Join us for a boat ride under the midnight sun through Luleå's archipelago! The event will include a barbecue at Sandön and great opportunities to meet your fellow young researchers and the YP network Scandinavia. For the Young professional's night you should have signed up during the registration.
When: 18.00-22.00, Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Where: Luleå Archipelago Klubbviken, starting from the southern harbour, June 9th 18.00 or walk there with us from the welcome reception at around 17.45
Young Professionals' Session: Academia, Industry and Policy: Navigating Career Paths as a Young Professional
When: 13.00 - 14.00, Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Where: Room Olga, Kulturenshus
As part of the 9th IAHR Europe Congress, we are organizing a panel discussion titled “Academia, Industry & Policy: Navigating Career Paths as a Young Professional.” The session is designed for early-career professionals who are exploring their long-term career direction and seeking honest, practical insights from experienced leaders.
The discussion will focus on:
- Key differences between academia, industry and authorities (work structure, impact, career progression)
- Skills and mindsets that matter most in each environment
- Honest reflections on trade-offs and challenges
- Practical advice for young professionals making early career decisions
The format will include brief opening remarks from each panelist, followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Our goal is to create an engaging and candid conversation that provides real value to attendees.
Panelists:
Elena Pummer, Professor at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Emanuele Quaranta, Scientific Officer, European Commission Joint Research Center
Magnus Lövgren, Teamleader Asset Management, Vattenfall Vattenkraft AB
Young Professional's Lunch - Collaboration in Hydro-Environmental research
When: 11.45 - 13.00, Thursday, June 11, 2026
Where: Restaurant, Kulturenshus
Join us for a lunch with your fellow young researchers. In a relaxed atmosphere you can intensify contacts you made during the congress, meet new colleagues and discuss possibilities for cooperations across Europe.