01 August 2026 - 02 August 2026
Developing the next generation of urban drainage professionals: technical insight, practical skills, and professional growth.
The CIWEM Urban Drainage Group (UDG) New Members’ Group Study Weekend 2026 is a dedicated two-day event aimed at early career professionals (ECPs) and those new to the urban drainage sector. The weekend brings together technical learning, applied workshops, and professional development support to help attendees build capability and confidence in a rapidly evolving industry.
This study weekend is a two-day event aimed at early career professionals and those new to the urban drainage sector, and brings together technical learning, applied workshops and professional development to support attendees build capability and confidence.
Key topics:
The weekend will include a mix of presentations, interactive workshops, and peer-led sessions, alongside a SuDS-based site walk to explore real-world applications of sustainable drainage in an urban setting.
Part of the CIWEM Urban Drainage series.
Book nowWe are inviting submissions from early career professionals and new members who would like to present as part of the peer presentation session on Day 1.
Abstracts are welcome on any urban drainage–related topic, including (but not limited to) modelling, SuDS, storm overflows, asset performance, innovation, or project experience. This is an opportunity to share your work, gain feedback, and develop your presentation skills in a supportive environment.
Selected contributors will deliver:
Submission details:
Whether you are presenting project work, a technical challenge, or lessons learned, we encourage contributions from all early career professionals.
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Become a memberDay 1 (Saturday)
Day 2 (Sunday)
This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM.
Please note there is limited capacity at this event. Bookings must be made through 'My CIWEM' using the above booking link. Non-members who have not registered for the MyCIWEM system can create an account on the booking page in order to reserve their place.
If you have any questions about your booking or would like to cancel your attendance, please contact branches@ciwem.org. Please note that registrations close at 09:00, two working days before the event is to take place. If you have not registered by then, unfortunately we cannot add you to the event.
If you have any queries about the study weekend, please contact Danyal Mahmood at danyal.mahmood@tetratech.com.
The event will take place at the Owen Building at Sheffield Hallam University located in Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2LX.
Travelling to the venue
As part of CIWEM’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency we would encourage delegates to use the most environmentally sustainable means of transport possible.
If you are coming by car or taxi, please consider sharing the journey with others to reduce your environmental footprint.
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