ECHN
The Early Career Hydrogeologists’ Network (ECHN) is an official network of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) providing a forum for hydrogeologists at the start of their professional or academic careers.
ECHN at IAH Congress 2024 in Davos
ECHN welcomes you to the next IAH World Groundwater Congress in Davos on 8-13 September 2024. We invite the hydrogeological community to join the events we are co-organizing:
1) YOUTH HUB NETWORKSHOP – Managing Groundwater for a Sustainable Future
The Swiss Water Partnership Youth (SWP Youth), the Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) and the ECHN organize a Networkshop for an exchange among experts and young peers.
The event will be held on Tuesday, 10th September 2024, at 12.00 – 13.00 at the Davos Congress Center. The event will be followed by standing lunch. On this day the access to the congress is free (please, register here in advance: https://bit.ly/4cErjbY).
More info: Networkshops Davos_Flyer
2) ECHN social event
The ECHN social event is a usual event at IAH Congresses for gathering and networking in a fun and relaxed context. This year the Swiss LOC have prepared a memorable evening at the local ice hockey rink, all IAH attendees are invited to join for a complimentary drink followed by a cash bar and stadium eats for a night of networking between our experienced and early career IAH members.
The social event will be held on Wednesday, 11th September 2024, in the evening (17:30-22:00).
More info: https://www.iah2024davos.org/WednesdayNight/
3) ECHN Annual General Meeting
For current and prospective ECHN members, we will hold our Annual General Meeting during the congress to provide all the information you need about the ECHN and how to get more involved in the network. The AGM will take place on Monday 9th September 2024 at 18:30-19:30 in Room R3 Sertig.
More info: https://www.iah2024davos.org/NetworkMeetings/
4) ECHN Oral and Poster Presentation Award
The Early Career Hydrogeologists’ network will honor the best oral and poster presentation at the 2024 World Groundwater Congress in Davos. All scientists in the first 10 years of their career (after their last graduation, MSc or PhD) are invited to participate in the award.
All the info on how to participate are explained in the following document: 2024 ECHN Presentation Poster Award – Participants
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