IACID Young Professionals

Who is ICID Young Professionals?

ICID Young Professionals (less than 40 years of age) working in the irrigation and drainage sector, particularly from the member countries of the International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage (ICID) are encouraged to attend ICID events and conferences with the objective of facilitating the involvement of Young Professionals in ICID’s activities as today’s young professionals will be tomorrow’s pillars in ICID. ICID Young Professionals e-forum (IYPeF) was established as a LinkedIn Group with 320 plus members to provide a dynamic platform to all Young Professionals to participate and discuss issues pertaining to agriculture water management.

View ICID Young Professionals Charter

The Committee Purpose

Vision

  • Create a dynamic network of young irrigation and drainage professionals
  • Develop career experiences and motivate exchange of ideas
  • Educate Young Professionals about current and future global and local irrigation and drainage issues and trends

Member Profile

  • Employed in organisations supporting the irrigation and drainage sector in the beginning and mid-stage of their career
  • University, college graduates, undergraduates and/or individuals currently working in the irrigation industry in research/education/policy or consulting with a strong interest in irrigation
  • Open to persons 18 to 40-years of age.

Objectives/Goals

  • Offer an interactive educational program where industry experts share information, intelligence and perspective on topical issues
  • Provide opportunities for the development of professional skills to excel in this vital irrigation industry
  • Gain exclusive contacts with other Young Professionals interested in the agricultural water management issues through the IYPef worldwide membership and benefit by networking with other membership networks representing over 90% of the irrigation area of the world.
  • Provide an avenue for delivering perspectives and contributions of Young Professionals to priority and policy setting of the national (IACID) and the international ICID agenda.

Committee Members

Joe Griffiths

Joe Griffiths

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Deputy Coordinator
Patrick Johnson

Patrick Johnson

Netafim Australia & New Zealand

Committee Member

IACID Young Irrigation Professionals Committee Enquiries

If you have any enquiries about the activities of the IACID Young Irrigation Professionals Committee or you would like to join the committee, please email Naomi, or telephone us.