Go beyond what’s new. WEFTEC 2026 is where you learn what’s working for others, what’s worth trying, and how to overcome your current challenges.
Innovation
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Exhibitors
Discover breakthrough technologies and get hands-on with real-world solutions from more than 930 world-leading exhibitors.
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Attendees
Where water people find their people. Connect, collaborate, and forge meaningful partnerships with over 23,000 water professionals from across the globe.
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Education Sessions
Advance your career. Get specialized water education and training—from frontline operations and compliance to circular economy strategies.
The water sector is changing.
The work is harder. You need solutions.
Searching for technology alone wastes time. It drains budgets. It delays critical capital investments. You need answers, not more research.
You’re doing more with less. Every day, you face threats to your operations:
Strict Rules: New contaminants demand attention. Compliance is mandatory.
Fewer Hands: Skilled operators are retiring. Finding new talent is difficult.
Aging Systems: Old infrastructure fails. You have to build a circular water economy while keeping the plant running.
Stop searching. We deliver solutions.
WEFTEC 2026 gathers the brightest minds and most advanced technology under one roof. It’s a hands-on environment built specifically for problem-solving and rapid progress.
Organized by the Water Environment Federation (WEF), WEFTEC is the largest annual water quality conference in the world and THE place to find the solutions and connections you’re looking for. We’ve championed the water sector since 1928 and know how to help you build a resilient future.
Why the industry trusts us:
Global Reach: 23,000+ professionals from 100+ countries.
Buying Power: 70% of professional attendees influence purchasing decisions.
Deep Roots: Nearly a century of collective industry knowledge.
When you attend WEFTEC, you don’t just stay ahead of the curve—you actively shape the future of the industry.
Advance Your Career: Earn valuable continuing education and professional development credits (CEUs and PDHs) to enhance your professional qualifications while staying informed on critical industry trends.
Build Your Network: Connect with a supportive community of peers, experts, and leading suppliers to forge partnerships that will last throughout your career.
Solve Your Greatest Challenges: Discover new ways to streamline processes, improve performance, reduce operational costs, and drive environmental sustainability in your operations.
Where knowledge meets action and challenges become opportunities.
Register for WEFTEC 2026: Join us Sept. 26-30, 2026, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
Immerse Yourself in Innovation: Explore more than 850 world-leading exhibitors, attend 125+ technical sessions, and participate in immersive hubs.
Implement Real-World Solutions: Arrive with questions and challenges, and leave with actionable solutions, practical applications, and expert guidance.
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.
