Rotary D5450 WASH Symposium: DRIVING IMPACT: A Systems Approach

Discover how systems thinking can transform water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) outcomes across communities.

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Rotary D5450 WASH Symposium: DRIVING IMPACT: A Systems Approach

Discover how systems thinking can transform water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) outcomes across communities. This year’s symposium explores the interconnected pathways that drive sustainable impact—from urban infrastructure to rural resilience, from school hygiene to future-proofing our global WASH efforts.

We’re thrilled to welcome Charles Fishman, acclaimed author of The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water, as our keynote speaker. Fishman brings a compelling perspective on the global water crisis—rooted in research, storytelling, and urgency.

The day features engaging panels, hands-on workshops, and collaborative conversations designed to equip you with tools to scale impact through a systems lens. Breakout sessions include:

• Urban-Rural WASH Systems
• Partnerships and Fundraising for WASH
• Healthy Schools & Institutions, Healthy Communities
• Future/Proofing WASH Systems

Connect with sector leaders, innovators, and changemakers in a space designed to spark solutions and deepen partnerships.

Be part of the movement to build more resilient, equitable WASH systems—locally and globally.

Agenda


🕑: 07:15 AM - 08:00 AM
Rotary District 5450 WASH Symposium

Info: Breakfast and Exhibits Open for Viewing

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Program begins in the Theatre

Info: Welcome by Rotary 5450 District Governor Cindy Rold followed by two Keynote Speakers.

🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:50 AM
Visit Exhibits and Student Posters

🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Breakout Sessions Round #1

Info: You will have the opportunity to choose from 4 Breakout Sessions

🕑: 09:50 AM - 11:05 AM
Break, Exhibits Open

🕑: 11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
Breakout Sessions Round #2

Info: You will have the opportunity to choose from 4 Breakout Sessions

🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Buffet Lunch

🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:05 PM
Award Presentations

🕑: 01:05 PM - 02:10 PM
Keynote Speaker: Charles Fishman

🕑: 02:10 PM
Symposium Final Thoughts and Adjournment

🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Exhibits Reopen

Agenda Continued


🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:05 AM
Break to Visit Exhibits, Student Posters

🕑: 11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
Second Breakout Session

Info: Choose from 4 Breakout Sessions 1. RESILIENT Community Engagement and Participation with Susan Berkenholder, El Porvenir-Nicaragua and Muthi Nhlema, BASEflow Limited- Malawi 2. RESILIENT Capacity Building and Training with Samantha Temple, Colorado School of Mines, Humanitarian Engineering and Jeremiah Mumo, Centre of Love Foundation, Kibera-Kenya 3. RESILIENT Leadership in WASH with Angela TenGroeck , Center for Sustainable Agricultural Excellence & Conservation and Rob Miller, Global Access 2030 4. RESILIENT & Innovative Technologies in WASH with V. Sinnivas Chary, ASCI- India WASH Innovation HUB and Gerard Daiziel, Engineers Without Borders.

🕑: 12:10 PM - 01:10 PM
Lunch and Award Presentations

🕑: 01:10 AM - 02:15 PM
Keynote Speaker William Kamkwamba: Moving Windmills

🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Exhibits will be open for viewing

Info: Event ends at 2:45 PM

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