WEFTEC 2026
WEFTEC is the Water Environment Federation's annual technical exhibition and conference, billed as the largest annual water quality conference in the world.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
- Dates
- September 26–30, 2026 (exhibition Sept. 28–30)
- Venue
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
- Attendance
- 23,000+ water professionals from 100+ countries
- Exhibitors
- 950+ exhibitors, 125+ technical sessions
TL;DR
- WEFTEC 2026 runs September 26–30, 2026, with the exhibition open September 28–30, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
- The event draws more than 23,000 water professionals from over 100 countries.
- More than 950 exhibitors show technologies across 125+ technical sessions.
- It is organized by the Water Environment Federation and billed as the largest annual water quality conference in the world.
About
WEFTEC is organized by the Water Environment Federation (WEF), which has worked in the water sector since 1928. It is billed as the largest annual water quality conference in the world. The event holds Platinum-certified sustainable event standards. The 2025 edition, held in Chicago, drew more than 20,000 attendees and was described as the largest annual tradeshow for water professionals in North America.
Source: waterfm.com/weftec-2025-draws-more-than-20000-to-chicago
Who you'll find in the room
Water sector professionals
WEFTEC positions itself for anyone working in the water sector, under the organizer's tagline: "If You're in Water, You're at WEFTEC."
Purchasing decision-makers
70% of professional attendees influence purchasing decisions for their organization.
Featured speakers
5 listedDiana Kander
Opening General Session Speaker, WEFTEC 2026: entrepreneur, bestselling author and innovation strategist
Howard Carter
President, Water Environment Federation (2025 Opening General Session)
Ralph Exton
Executive Director, Water Environment Federation (2025 Opening General Session)
Kari Steele
President, Board of Commissioners, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (2025 Opening General Session)
Travis Mills
2025 Keynote Speaker: retired U.S. Army staff sergeant, author and founder of the Travis Mills Foundation
What attendees say
“Our study highlights the opportunities for water strategies that are responsible both environmentally and financially. In fact, the recent study reveals a $47 billion opportunity around reducing waste and enhancing system efficiency.”
“As a platform, WEFTEC is more meaningful than ever. It is a platform for communities to connect and for critical content to be shared.”
“That bold engineering feat, one of the greatest of this time, was born of necessity, vision and courage. And it continues to inspire us today.”
Past editions
1 on record| Edition | Dates | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 27 – October 1, 2025 | Chicago | 20,000+ attendees |
Venue & travel
Venue
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center,Getting there
The convention center is located in New Orleans, LA.
Questions people ask
7 answeredWEFTEC 2026 runs September 26–30, 2026, with the exhibition open September 28–30.
WEFTEC draws more than 23,000 water professionals from over 100 countries each year.
WEFTEC 2026 is held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
WEFTEC is organized for anyone working in the water sector, under the tagline "If You're in Water, You're at WEFTEC." Seventy percent of professional attendees influence purchasing decisions for their organization.
WEFTEC covers a wide range of exhibitors, technical sessions, and networking opportunities across the water sector, so it tends to suit attendees looking for breadth across the industry rather than a narrow niche. Whether it's worth attending depends on how well that scope matches your goals. The organizer doesn't publish attendee-level outcome data to benchmark against.
Most attendees dress business casual for conference sessions and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes for the exhibition floor, since walking a large show floor and touring facilities is common at WEFTEC. The organizer does not publish a formal dress code.
WEFTEC features more than 950 exhibitors and 125+ technical sessions.
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