Wetskills-Tanzania 2026 – Blog 11 –
Today was a different day, a different environment, filled with different people and so much more to learn and experience. Wetskills participants join the grand opening of the 27th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium, were reconnected with friends, colleagues, and fellow young water leaders, fed on the wisdom of the older generation of water professionals.
We experienced a lot today, great entertainment from Tanzania Police band, Masaai and traditional dances. The grand opening was led by the representative of Tanzania’s Prime minister and other remarkeable opening remarks from different delegates, who framed the importance of our shared water future while harnessing artificial intelligence and big data.
The symposium transitioned into the breakout sessions. This was a proud moment for our group, as we got to sit in and watch some of our very own Wetskills colleagues take the stage to present their research.
Of course, the Wetskills hustle never stops. The team huddled together while enjoying the green gardens of the hotel, we also finalized the official arrangements of our pitch and poster presentations.
We finally had the chance to refresh and network during the symposium’s cocktail party. But the absolute highlight of the evening was celebrating the birthday of our very own team member, Joshua.
What a day.
