IWTO’s Young Professionals

Every year, IWTO welcomes young wool professionals to its Congress in the Young Professionals Programme. This year’s programme has offered places to 24 successful applicants!

Since 2012, more than 150 Young Professionals have joined the Congress through this programme.

The 2024 Congress

2024’s Young Professionals will join the global wool industry in Adelaide, Australia. The IWTO Congress is a highlight of the wool industry calendar, an annual meeting point for all involved in the industry.

It is a key time for woolgrowers, traders, primary processors, spinners, weavers, garment manufacturers to meet with retailers, fashion designers and other companies involved within the global wool supply chain.

How it works

The YP programme is part of the IWTO Congress. IWTO matches each Young Professional with a senior member of the wool textile trade for the duration of the event. Bespoke networking and social opportunities are offered in the programme, along with a designated Young Professionals session. A dedicated team leader will help you make the most of your experience.

Even better, we offer  a special registration fee for Young Professionals. For 2024, the registration rate for successful applicants will be 690 Euro plus 10% GST (45% of the full Congress price).

Applications are now closed. Thank you to all who applied. Successful applicants will be announced by 22 February. Once accepted, registration fees will be due by Friday 1 March.

Watch this space in early 2025 for the 2025 Programme!

Young Professionals from Congress 2018 share their views on the Future of Wool in these videos from the IWTO Channel:

Terms & Conditions

  • Open to applicants from IWTO Members only, aged 35 years and younger.
  • The number of places is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come basis.
  • In order to be considered, applications must be complete and received by 09 February 2024, including all supporting documents.
  • Successful applicants will be announced by 22 February 2024.
  • Once approved, successful applicants must register for Congress and pay their fees by 1 March 2024. If the registration and payment is not received by this date, the application will automatically be cancelled, and the position awarded to the next applicant in line.
  • Due to limited capacity, we can accept only one application per organisation for this event.
  • IWTO will not enter into any correspondence regarding the final selection of successful candidates.

Contact

Further questions? Contact Dalena White, IWTO Secretary General.

About IWTO

The IWTO represents the collective interests of the global wool industry. Through scientific research, wool textile education, and knowledge sharing, IWTO ensures a sustainable future for wool.