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Sponsor the IDA Young Leaders Program l We invite you to support the IDA Young Leaders (YLP) Program, which is designed to help young professionals and students advance their careers in desalination and water reuse through networking opportunities, university connections, and potential participation in scholarships, fellowships, and mentorship programs. Your support will help IDA YLP members partake in IDA and affiliate regional conferences and professional networking platforms, will fund our educational programs, and more. IDA YLP's mission is to create opportunities for emerging leaders in desalination and water reuse to connect, participate in career-building programmes, and promote interest in advanced water treatment solutions. Our aim is to encourage the next generation of water leaders who are passionate about the industry. IDA YLP is open to all IDA members 35 years of age or younger. The goals are to promote careers in advanced water treatment solutions; to support career advancement; and to provide a forum for exchange of ideas. Available sponsorship packages are categorised as platinum, gold, silver, and bronze. Web: http://idadesal.org/ educationtraining/ida-young- leaders-program 2019 IDA World Congress: Crossroads to sustainability l It is with great anticipation that we are preparing for 2019 IDA World Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to be hosted by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), a globally recognized sustainable, innovative and world-class utility. The ultra-modern landscape of Dubai, the city of the future – always stepping ahead of the innovation curve through its latest ground-breaking solutions and infrastructures, moving from water homes and floating restaurants to passenger drones – is the perfect location. In Dubai, innovation is a mind-set that is enabling a vision of the future to become the present, and it is a pathway to sustainability. As part of Dubai Expo 2020, which takes place in October 2020, the emirate announced its Smart City project, with the aim of becoming one of the world's most connected and sustainable cities, developing smart infrastructure across life, society, mobility, energy, environment, and the economy. Within the context of this broader framework, DEWA is committed to sustainability and raising awareness about the importance of rationalising water consumption, protecting the environment, and conserving natural resources. Water sustainability will be an important aspect of the 2019 IDA World Congress, and the event provides an ideal forum to advance these goals. DEWA is among the keenest promoters of Dubai Energy Strategy 2050, which targets 75 per cent use of clean energy within Dubai's total energy mix by 2050. Steps taken towards achieving this goal include adopting the Independent Power Producer business model to enhance public- private partnerships, promoting renewable energy projects, and decoupling power and water production. The 2019 IDA World Congress couldn't have found a better home or partner. There is huge potential to be unlocked by this encounter of minds and people aiming to create innovative, sustainable, and inclusive water solutions. The 2019 IDA World Congress technical program committee is already working to ensure that the event is unique. Please look out for the call for papers that will be issued in the coming weeks/months. Web: wc.idadesal.org l Imad Makhzoumi is a board member and past president of IDA, a member of the American Business Council in Dubai, and a founding member of Dubai Capital Club. Makhzoumi is chairman and chief executive of ENOIA, and a non-executive director of Future Pipe Group. New internships for IDA Young Leaders Program l IDA is working with its Corporate Class 1 (CC1) members to develop a program that will provide internship opportunities for members of the IDA Young Leaders Program (YLP) at participating member companies. The specific opportunities, including duration of the internship, will be outlined by participating IDA CC1 member companies, which will send the information to IDA including the requirements of the potential interns and corporate contact details for direct application by IDA YLP members. The internship opportunities will be advertised and applications will be open for a specified period. The applicants will apply directly to the company for their internship through the IDA website. The participating company will then review applications and implement its recruitment process (IDA will not be involved in the selection process). The final choice of the intern will be decided by the IDA CC1 company, which will advise IDA of the successful candidate(s). The announcement of the successful interns will be made first by IDA. Participating companies may opt to provide a stipend to interns but this decision is le to them. At the end of the internship, the intern will be asked to write a one-page summary of their experience. IDA recommends a short assignment ranging from six weeks to three months depending on availability and resources of the IDA CC1 members. Participating companies may also opt to offer shorter and longer opportunities as their resources permit. "This program will offer a powerful membership benefit to young professionals, universities and corporations. Internships provide relevant experience to young professionals that can aid in career development. The internships offer a unique opportunity to work in a utility, company, or institution. Companies are constantly searching for new, upcoming talent and these internships will allow them to work directly with the student or young professional and to evaluate their capabilities. This program is a win-win for all involved," said IDA secretary general Shannon McCarthy. Web: www.idadesal.org The IDA's internships programe is a win- win for students and young professionals, and for participating utilities, companies and institutions Shannon McCarthy, IDA secretary general Water. desalination + reuse June 2018 IDA & Affiliates 29