WEFTEC 2026
Organized by WEFTEC (Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference)
WEFTEC 2026 is the 99th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference organized by the Water Environment Federation (WEF).
- Dates
- Sep 26-30, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 20,000
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About this conference
WEFTEC 2026 is the 99th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference organized by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). It is the premier water industry event in North America, connecting over 20,000 water professionals from more than 100 countries and 50-plus industries. The conference focuses on driving solutions and innovations for a sustainable water future, water quality, environmental stewardship, and the circular water economy. Attendees can expect interactive technical sessions, groundbreaking product debuts, collaborative workshops, and a large exhibition floor featuring over 1,000 exhibiting companies. Key attendees include professionals from municipal water and wastewater utilities, as well as the industrial water sector, including representatives from top design and consulting engineering firms and major industrial players. The event also hosts the Operations Challenge, a showcase of excellence in wastewater treatment.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities offer unparalleled visibility to elevate brands and connect with key decision-makers. Options include exclusive naming rights for registration, satellite badge pick-up, Wi-Fi lounges, lanyards, and the mobile app. Other opportunities cover the Opening General Session, coffee services, the Global Center and International Reception, Innovation Showcase Reception, and Theater Presentations. Specific programs like Women in Water, Student & Young Professionals events (including the Student Design Competition, Career Fair, and WEF InFlow Program), and the WEF Operations Challenge also have dedicated sponsorship packages. Additionally, there are options for session room sponsorships, branded pens, transportation sponsorships (shuttle buses, trolleys), onsite signage (meterboards, floor clings, digital screens), video wall placements, in-booth interviews, charging pods, water stations, and various brand activations like the "Fill It Forward" initiative, Company Showcase Breakfasts, and Hosted Press Product Launches. Sponsorship fees are based on a member rate with a 20% surcharge for non-members, with a 50% deposit due 30 days after signature for contracts before April 30, 2026, and full payment by April 30, 2026.
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