Young Professionals
Develop your knowledge and career at ACE 2026 with many technical and social activities targeted for young professionals in the environmental industry!
ACE 2026 Young Professional (YP) Events
Join us for YP Tuesday at ACE 2026 and get involved in all of these events!
Mentor Breakfast
Tuesday, June 23 • 8:30 am - 10:00 am
This annual professional networking breakfast gives students, recent graduates, and young professionals the opportunity to network and be mentored by experienced environmental professionals and each other. For established professionals, this is a great opportunity to connect with the industry’s next generation of rising stars.
Advance registration and sign-up for A&WMA Mentoring Program required.
Tuesday, June 23 • 8:30 am - 10:00 am
This annual professional networking breakfast gives students, recent graduates, and young professionals the opportunity to network and be mentored by experienced environmental professionals and each other. For established professionals, this is a great opportunity to connect with the industry’s next generation of rising stars.Advance registration and sign-up for A&WMA Mentoring Program required.
YP/Introductory Technical SessionsEnd-of-Life Strategies for Renewable Energy Technologies
Tuesday, June 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Permitting
Tuesday, June 23, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in the Environmental Field
Tuesday, June 23, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, June 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Permitting
Tuesday, June 23, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in the Environmental Field
Tuesday, June 23, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Young Professional/Student Networking ReceptionTuesday, June 23 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que (Llano Room), 217 Congress Ave.
Cost: $35. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Join A&WMA students and young professionals for a fun evening of networking. This popular event brings together many students, YPs, and seasoned professionals in a fun, casual environment. A family-owned and operated barbecue restaurant, Cooper's has served hundreds of thousands of customers in Texas over the years.
The YP Hub
The YP Hub serves as a lounge to relax and unwind after technical sessions and learn, share, connect, and collaborate. YP Hub events include meet-and-greets with professionals, regulators, and VIPs, exhibitor demonstrations, and more.
