World Water Day 2016

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 10:30 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
The 7th Annual Graduate Research Fair and Water Celebration marks UN World Water Day, March 22. The UN World Water Day 2016 theme is Water and Jobs
This event is co-hosted by the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University and showcases water research at both universities. 
Schedule for the Water Celebration
  • 11:00 - Registration
  • 11:30 - Keynote address by Dr. Linda Gowman, Chief Technology Officer, Trojan Technologies
  • 12:30 - Buffet lunch
  • 1:00 - Poster exhibition, booths from industry and community groups, photo contest
  • 4:00 - Panel discussion, Water and Jobs, moderated by Simon Courtenay, Canadian Water Network and University of Waterloo. Featuring Bev Mollard, Ontario Clean Water Agency; Robert Pockar, Matrix Solutions; and Krystyn Tully, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.
  • 7:00 - Evening social at Huether Hotel, Billiards room, with poster and photo contest winners announced.

About World Water Day in Waterloo
Beginning in 2010, the Water Institute and the Laurier Institute for Water Science, along with their graduate student groups, SWIGS and CCRWINS, have worked with students, government, community groups, industry and NGOs to hold this annual Graduate Research Fair and Water Celebration. 

Come out and join the celebration!