WEFTEC 2024: Leading the Future of Water

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WEFTEC 2024 By the Numbers

5 Days

Conference: October 5 - 9, 2024
Exhibition: October 7 - 9, 2024

21,000+ Attendees

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800+ Exhibitors

Square footage in the 2024 WEFTEC Exhibition is outpacing the last time we were in New Orleans by 21%.

120+ Technical Sessions

Engage with cutting-edge content through both traditional classroom sessions and interactive presentations.

17 Workshops

WEFTEC workshops are full- or half-day tailored, in-depth, interactive learning experiences.

6 Facility Tours

Facility tours provide firsthand insights into the construction, special projects, and daily operations within the local host community. 

Why Attend WEFTEC?

Make your mark on water quality and environmental sustainability. Immerse yourself in WEFTEC 2024—it's more than just a conference. Connect in person with the full water community and work toward a world free of water challenges.

  • Get the education you need
  • Find innovations and products
  • Connect with your community
  • Develop your career and expertise
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Submit to Tech Spotlights & Pavilion Sessions

Showcase your cutting-edge solutions at WEFTEC 2024. Whether you're an exhibitor ready to shine in our Technology Spotlights or eager to share new ideas in Pavilion sessions, now is the time to submit your proposal.

Technology Spotlight deadline extended to May 20.

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Apply to Be a WEF Comms Scholar

The WEF Comms Scholarship helps communications professionals in the water sector attend WEFTEC. Ten winners will receive full conference and exhibition registration, three nights of hotel accommodation, and funds toward airfare and incidentals. We're looking forward to a great group of applicants this year!

Apply by June 15

Find Solutions in the Exhibiiton

The 2024 WEFTEC Exhibition is outpacing last year's square footage by 13% and is 21% ahead of the last time WEFTEC was hosted in New Orleans. To date, more than 800 exhibitors have signed up and the remaining space is running low.

Exhibit in 2024

WEFTEC 2024

97th Annual
Technical Exhibition & Conference

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana USA

Conference: October 5 - 9, 2024
Exhibition: October 7 - 9, 2024

WEFTEC 2024 Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Conference-Wide Sponsors

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WEFTEC Now features timely coverage of major events leading up to, during, and after WEFTEC. This resource will become an enduring record of past WEFTEC conferences as well as provide notice of upcoming events and opportunities.

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WEF is committed to providing a professional, safe, and welcoming environment during its in-person and virtual events for all water professionals and their guests. WEF expects all attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, media, and other participants to uphold our commitment to diversity and inclusion by helping us provide a positive conference environment for everyone.

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