WEFTEC 2026
99th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, La. USA
Conference: Sept. 26-30, 2026 | Exhibition: Sept. 28-30, 2026
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Sustainability at WEFTEC is a core value that drives real action. In 2025, we earned the highest-level certification in the events industry—proof of WEF's commitment to hosting a more responsible, forward-thinking event.
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WEFTEC Operations Challenge
The WEFTEC Operations Challenge brings together top teams for the ultimate showdown! After winning regional events, competitors face off in five high-intensity events—Process Control, Laboratory, Safety, Vaughan Maintenance, and a newly-revised Collections event.
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Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, La. USA
Conference: Sept. 26-30, 2026 | Exhibition: Sept. 28-30, 2026
WEFTEC Now
The Official News Source of WEFTEC
WEFTEC Now features timely coverage of major events leading up to, during, and after WEFTEC. This resource will become an enduring record of past WEFTEC conferences as well as provide notice of upcoming events and opportunities.
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WEF Kicks Off the 2026 Awards Program by Celebrating WEF Fellows: Leaders of the Water Workforce
Since 2011, the Water Environment Federation has annually recognized 15 members as WEF Fellows, one of WEF’s highest professional honors. A growing cohort of 225, ...
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Latest Episode of “Earth with John Holden” Spotlights WEF and AI’s role in Driving Circular Water Economy
In case you missed it, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) took center stage in the newest episode of Earth with John Holden, which aired Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, ...
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Investing in Water: America’s Trillion-Dollar Opportunity
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Hach Highlights Customer Connections and Innovation at WEFTEC 2025
For Hach, WEFTEC 2025 was more than a week on the show floor—it was an opportunity to strengthen relationships across the water community while showcasing advances ...
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