WEFTEC 2026, the 99th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference, will bring together the global water community for five days of education, innovation, networking, and business development in New Orleans, Louisiana. Organised by the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC is recognised as the largest annual water-quality conference and exhibition in North America, attracting more than 23,000 water professionals and over 950 exhibitors from around the world.
The event serves as a leading platform for professionals across the water, wastewater, stormwater, industrial water, and environmental sectors to explore emerging technologies, gain technical knowledge, and address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges, including regulatory compliance, aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, resource recovery, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Why Attend?
* Explore solutions from more than 950 leading exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies and services.
* Attend over 125 educational and technical sessions covering key industry topics.
* Earn continuing education and professional development credits, including CEUs and PDHs.
* Network with more than 23,000 industry professionals from over 100 countries.
* Gain practical insights into water quality management, wastewater treatment, resource recovery, climate resilience, AI applications, and sustainable infrastructure.
Key Topics
* Wastewater treatment and resource recovery
* Water quality and environmental protection
* PFAS and emerging contaminants
* Climate resilience and sustainability
* Digital water and artificial intelligence
* Asset management and infrastructure renewal
* Stormwater management
* Industrial water solutions
* Circular water economy initiatives
* Utility operations and workforce development
Exhibition
The WEFTEC Exhibition will run from **28–30 September 2026**, featuring hundreds of global suppliers and technology providers showcasing innovations in treatment technologies, automation, instrumentation, pumps, valves, software, analytics, monitoring systems, and environmental services.
Who Should Attend?
* Water and wastewater utility professionals
* Municipal and government representatives
* Environmental engineers and consultants
* Plant managers and operators
* Industrial water users
* Researchers and academics
* Technology providers and equipment manufacturers
* Regulators and policymakers
* Sustainability and ESG professionals
Event Highlights
* Technical conference sessions
* Interactive workshops and training programmes
* Poster presentations and research forums
* Product launches and innovation showcases
* Networking receptions and industry events
* Student and young professional programmes
* Industry competitions and leadership forums
About WEFTEC
Since its inception, WEFTEC has grown into one of the world’s premier water sector events, providing a forum for knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and professional development. The conference continues to play a vital role in advancing water quality, environmental sustainability, and resilient infrastructure worldwide.
For more information and registration, visit the official event website: WEFTEC 2026
