Welcome! If you're passionate about water quality or just starting to explore this critical field, you're in the right place.
WEFTEC stands for the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference
Since its formation in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) has held annual meetings to provide a forum for knowledge and technology exchange within the water and wastewater fields.
Over the years, WEFTEC has not only grown in the size of exhibits and technical sessions but has also become the world’s leading water quality conference. Join a community of innovators, experts, and leaders at WEFTEC!
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With more than 20,000 people attending, the insights and answers you want at WEFTEC are waiting for you to find.
At WEFTEC, you can attend more than 120 technical sessions and 17 in-depth workshops, covering everything you need to stay ahead in the water sector. The education program is rigorously reviewed and curated by more than 240 water sector experts to ensure the most relevant, interesting, and well-crafted presentations make it into the program.
You also can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for participating to keep your license up-to-date while getting the best learning from water sector leaders.
Featured education events at WEFTEC include the Opening General Session, the WEF/AEESP Master Lecture, and important regulatory updates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Are you curious about the latest technologies and products in water quality?
Our exhibition is one of the largest ever, with 1,000 exhibitors signed up to date ready to show you the tools and innovations to make your job easier and more efficient. The 2024 exhibition is expected to sell out with more than 285,000 square feet of displays already assigned. Get hands-on experience and have face-to-face discussions with suppliers.
The exhibition also includes many opportunities to continue learning in special pavilions, the Global Cetner, Technology Spotlights, and Product Launches.
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Get Learning in the ExhibiitonJoin us for six technical facility tours that give you a behind-the-scenes look at local projects and operations. Get the local take on what it takes to manage water and wastewater services in the Big Easy.
Check Out the Technical Facility ToursIn addition to the sights, tastes, and sounds our impressive host city has to offer, WEFTEC has curated some additional leisure tours for you. Enjoy these WEFTEC New Orleans City Experiences with five different city tours before the conference starts, and immerse yourself in the city's culture, architecture, and food scene.
Browse Leisure Tours to Enhance Your VisitWant to connect with peers who understand your challenges? At WEFTEC, you’ll join a global community of more than 20,000 participants.
Exchange ideas, forge lasting partnerships, and build relationships that will follow you throughout your career. This is your chance to meet people who share your passion and drive.
Join meetings of WEF communities and volunteer to help the local host community, or
WEFTEC offers unparalleled opportunities for professional development. Take part in our job fair designed for Students and Young Professionals (SYP) and explore job trends and career advancement options.
Don’t miss Operations Challenge where you can watch elite competitors battle it out in, the water sector's best professional development program wrapped up in a competition.
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