IWA Young Water Professionals Spain (YWP Spain), represented by Bruno Dura, and Wetskills Foundation, represented by Johan Oost, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a new step in their cooperation. With this partnership, both organisations aim to build on the first Wetskills event in Barcelona and develop more Wetskills activities in Spain.
The first Wetskills-Spain, held in Barcelona from 12–24 September 2026, brought together young professionals and students from 12 different countries and backgrounds under the theme Water Footprint into Practice. Working in multidisciplinary teams, participants developed ideas for real water challenges, connecting international perspectives with practical questions from the water sector.
For Wetskills, this first Spanish edition was the beginning of a longer-term ambition. The MoU with YWP Spain provides a foundation for continuing the cooperation and exploring opportunities for future events.
By connecting the IWA YWP Spain community with the international Wetskills network, the partners aim to give more young water professionals opportunities to exchange knowledge, build relationships and work together on water challenges. Future Wetskills editions in Spain (and Europe) are a shared ambition, building on the experience and connections developed in Barcelona.
The partnership also reflects the wider Wetskills approach: bringing people and organisations together across borders, while developing lasting relationships with local water communities.
Wetskills warmly thanks YWP Spain for its commitment and cooperation. We look forward to taking the next steps together and welcoming more young professionals from Spain into our global community!
