NEW! Workforce Hub 

The Workforce Hub on the exhibition floor offers programming and networking for utility operations personnel and Operations Challenge participants. This immersive space features short-format sessions, live demonstrations, and interactive learning focused on building skills, driving innovation, supporting workforce development, and preparing the next generation of utility professionals.

NEW! Utility Pavilion

The Utility Pavilion brings together leading public water and wastewater utilities in a shared space focused on collaboration, innovation, and peer connection. Meet utility leaders from across North America and explore how agencies are addressing today’s operational, infrastructure, workforce, and sustainability challenges.

Operations Challenge

The ultimate showcase of operational excellence in wastewater management.

Operations Challenge is the water sector’s best professional development program wrapped up in a competition.

Circular Water Economy Pavilion

Find exhibitors focused on water reuse (including potable reuse), drinking water treatment, distribution, resource recovery, and other circular water solutions. The Pavilion is complemented by related presentations on the Circular Water Economy Pavilion Stage highlighting technologies, case studies, and strategies advancing sustainable water management.

International Pavilion and Global Hub

The International Pavilion and Global Hub brings together water technologies, solutions, and innovation from around the world in one globally focused destination on the exhibition floor. Featuring dedicated exhibit spaces representing specific nations and regions, this area helps international exhibitors build visibility, foster partnerships, and connect with the broader North American water community.

WEF Community Hub

The WEF Community Hub is a dedicated gathering space on the WEFTEC exhibition floor designed to foster connection, collaboration, and engagement across the water community. Serving as a meeting place for WEF members and water professionals alike, the Hub offers opportunities to network with peers, explore WEF programs and initiatives, and discover new ways to stay involved year-round.

Water-AI Nexus™ 

The Water-AI Nexus™ is a dedicated area on the WEFTEC exhibition floor focused on the rapidly evolving intersection of water and artificial intelligence. Explore AI-focused insight reports, connect with leaders advancing digital innovation in the water sector, and attend dedicated stage programming featuring real-world applications, emerging trends, and expert perspectives. 

Innovation Showcase

Presented by WEF, BlueTech Research, and Imagine H2O, the Innovation Showcase highlights breakthrough initiatives shaping the future of the water sector. Featured presentations spotlight cutting-edge technologies, emerging trends, and real-world implementations addressing today’s most pressing water and wastewater challenges. 

New Exhibitor Pavilion

Explore exhibitors who are new to WEFTEC and discover innovative products, technologies, and services from companies making their debut at the show. The Exhibitor Pavilion provides attendees with an easy way to connect with new solution providers and emerging industry partners. 

Advanced Technology Solutions Pavilion

Explore exhibitors showcasing digital technologies that help water professionals design, manage, and operate systems more efficiently. This Pavilion features companies specializing in drones, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, automation, and other advanced tools transforming utility operations and infrastructure management.

Discovery Zone

The WEFTEC Discovery Zone is a dedicated section within the Innovation Neighborhood for startups and first-time exhibitors to showcase groundbreaking water and wastewater technologies. Serving as a launchpad for emerging companies, the Discovery Zone creates opportunities to connect with utilities, investors, technology leaders, and other industry decision-makers.

WEFTEC Green and Blue Stages

The WEFTEC Green and Blue Stages bring dynamic programming directly to the exhibition floor, featuring a mix of exhibitor-led presentations and expert educational sessions focused on the technologies, trends, and practical solutions shaping the future of water.