AIT Campus Bulletin

3) Invitation to the 2025 Southeast Asian Green Energy Application Technology Training program, Kunming, Yunnan, China, 14-23 Nov 2025

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,

Warm greetings from BRRC.

We are excited to share and invite you to the 2025 Southeast Asian Green Energy Application Technology Training program, held in Kunming, Yunnan, China, during November 14 to 23, 2025.

This program is hosted by Yunnan Provincial Department of Science and Technology, co-organized by Yunnan Green Energy Industry Association, Kunming University of Science and Technology and AIT BRRC.

This program will include:

• 2025 Green Energy Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutralization International Conference
• Maritime Silk Road International Industry-University-Research Cooperation Conference.
• Seminars on Green Energy Application Technology & Practical Operation of Green Energy System.
• Visiting Characteristic Local Green Energy Projects in Yunnan (not open to public).
• Networking with Participants from Government departments, Enterprises, Research Institutions, Social Organizations.

Please kindly check the flyers attached here.

We warmly welcome you to join the program in China. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or interest in the program.

Looking forward to your joining the program.

4) Call for Volunteers for the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition 2025

Introduction:

The International Water Association is organising the Water and Development Congress & Exhibition (WDCE2025) that will be held from 8^th to 12^th December 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Co-hosted by Asian Institute of Technology, the Congress will bring together global stakeholders from across the industry, including scientists, academics, water professionals, utilities, regulators and engineers, to discuss water and sanitation issues within low- and middle-income countries.

The theme of this year’s Congress is Water, sanitation, and innovation – pathways to progress and a resilient future. This exciting event will host a number of plenary sessions with keynote speakers from the water industry, as well as over 160 technical sessions and workshops, built around five thematic tracks:

• Ensure Safe Drinking Water: Innovative approaches for treatment and supply.
• Advancing Wastewater Treatment and Sanitation Services: Sustainable solutions for all.
• Smart Water Management: Integrated approaches for effective water management and planning.
• Enhancing Utility Management and Operations for Sustainable Growth.
• Strengthening Governance and Financial Systems for Long-Term Development.

We are inviting motivated volunteers looking forward to attending the congresses, and happy to contribute and be part of its success by assisting in various roles. This will be in exchange of a student delegate ticket that gives them full access to the over 120 technical sessions, workshops, forums and exhibition.

Volunteer roles at the WDCE2025 in Bangkok

-            Supporting registration and delegate services

-            Assisting with session rooms, workshops, and exhibitions

-            Guiding participants and exhibition visitors around the venue

-            Providing logistical support to speakers and panellists

-            Helping with communications, media, and outreach activities

For a rich and varied experience, each volunteer will be deployed to different stations over the days of the Congress.

Detailed guidance regarding roles and responsibilities and describing how to perform the tasks above will be provided after recruitment.

What you get in return

1.        Volunteers will receive 100% waiver on their congress registration fee.

2.        Fantastic networking opportunities with global water leaders, researchers and practitioners

3.        Hands on experience in the delivery of a world class event that addresses urgent water and sanitation challenges in low- and middle-income countries

4.        Professional guidance and skills development by working alongside conference organisation professionals in the field.

5.        A certificate of participation and recognition for your contribution

This will be in exchange of a total of only 10 hours of your volunteer time throughout the Congress days. This translates to 2 (two) hours of your time per day of the congress.

Please note that part of the volunteer roles will begin on Sunday 7^th December 2025.

Who Can Apply:

• University students, young professionals, and individuals interested in water and sanitation issues
• Friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic team players
• Individuals comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
• Those available during the Congress dates: 8^th to 12^th December, plus a short briefing/training prior to the event
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

How to Apply:

Please complete the send a short CV and cover letter explaining why you would like to volunteer by Friday 31^st October 2025: thusitha@ait.ac.th, Email Subject: Application for WDCE205 Call for Volunteers.

Next steps

The list of volunteers will be determined by 21^st November 2025. As a successful applicant, you will receive formal communication from IWA informing you of the same, and providing you with further information on the preparation process.

Unsuccessful applicants will also be informed. 

Join us in shaping the future of water and be part of a dynamic, inspiring global community!

For questions, contact: thusitha@ait.ac.th