Schedule at a Glance
Saturday,
Oct. 5 Sunday,
Oct. 6 Monday,
Oct. 7 Tuesday,
Oct. 8 Wednesday,
Oct. 9
Updated May 17, 2024, subject to change. Activities occur at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center unless otherwise indicated. Times listed reflect U.S. Central Time Zone for New Orleans.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 |
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| 8 a.m. | 2 p.m. | WEF House of Delegates Meetings at the Hilton Riverside |
| 8:30 a.m. | 5 p.m. | |
| 9 a.m. | 4 p.m. |
WEF Community Service Project (site TBD) |
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NEW! Travel to New Orleans before the conference starts to experience the city’s culture, architecture, and impressive food scene. Signature Destination Management is offering five custom-made experiences for WEFTEC participants on Saturday, October 5. Don’t miss out on the fun – buy tickets online. |
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| 1:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Hands-On Cooking Class – $200.00/person |
| 2.30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | French Quarter and Beyond Bike Tour – $90.00/person |
| 2.30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | French Quarter Walking Cocktail and Appetizer Tour - $90.00/person |
| 2.30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Garden District Walking Tour - $105.00/person |
| 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Spirited Cocktail Tour - $95.00/person |
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 |
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| 8 a.m. | 6:15 p.m. | University Student Design Competitions and Awards Ceremony |
| 8:30 a.m. | 5 p.m. | |
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NEW! Travel to New Orleans before the conference starts to experience the city’s culture, architecture, and impressive food scene. Signature Destination Management is offering five custom-made experiences for WEFTEC participants on Sunday, October 6. Don’t miss out on the fun – buy tickets online. |
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| 9 a.m. | 12 p.m. | French Quarter and Beyond Bike Tour – $90.00/person |
| 1:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Hands-On Cooking Class – $200.00/person |
| 2:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | French Quarter Walking Cocktail and Appetizer Tour - $90.00/person |
| 2:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Garden District Walking Tour - $105.00/person |
| 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Spirited Cocktail Tour - $95.00/person |
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 |
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| 8:30 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
Exhibition open – “Power Hours” 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| 8:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | Opening General Session Working toward life free of water challenges requires us to address four major concerns around water: quality, quantity, variability, and accessibility. Hear from storytellers affected by each of these factors and learn from their insights on how to move forward |
| 8:30 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
Operations Challenge Competition – Process Control and Laboratory events |
| 10 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. | WEFTEC 101: First Timers’ Orientation |
| 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. |
Career Fair for Students and Young Professionals |
| 1:30 p.m. | 3 p.m. |
Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges |
| 3:30 p.m. | 5 p.m. |
Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges |
| 4 p.m. | 4:45 p.m. | WEF Awards Blue Carpet Reception |
| 5 p.m. | 5:45 p.m. | WEF Awards and Presidential Celebration Ceremony |
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 |
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| 8:30 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
Exhibition open – “Power Hours” 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| 8:30 a.m. | 10 a.m. |
Technical Sessions & Learning Exchanges |
| 8:30 a.m. | 4 p.m. |
Operations Challenge Competition – Collections, Vaughan Maintenance and Safety events |
| 1 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. | Utility Leaders Afternoon, including the Utility of the Future Today Awards This event is co-hosted by the Water Environment Federation, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, US Water Alliance, Water Research Foundation, and WateReuse Association. |
| 1:30 p.m. | 3 p.m. |
Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges |
| 3:30 p.m. | 5 p.m. |
Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges |
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 |
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| 8:30 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
Exhibition open |
| 8:30 a.m. | 10 a.m. |
Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges |
| 10:30 a.m. | 12 p.m. |
Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges |
| 1:30 p.m. | 3 p.m. |
Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges |
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