Water challenges may look different from one region to the next, but the need for innovative, sustainable solutions is shared around the world.
At WEFTEC 2026, the International Pavilion and Global Hub, sponsored by WSP, bring global perspectives, technologies and expertise together in one destination on the exhibition floor. Attendees can connect with water professionals from around the world, explore solutions from seven country and regional pavilions, and take part in programming designed to spark international exchange and collaboration.
With professionals from more than 80 countries coming together at WEFTEC, the International Pavilion offers a concentrated look at how the global water community is addressing shared challenges and advancing the future of water.
For Laila Sukkariyyah, Director of Global Programs at WEF, that exchange of ideas and experiences is one of the Pavilion’s greatest strengths.
“Water professionals around the world are often working to solve many of the same challenges, but the approaches, technologies and lessons learned can look very different from one place to another. The International Pavilion and the Global Hub give WEFTEC attendees an opportunity to discover those perspectives, exchange ideas and build relationships that can extend well beyond the event.”
Connect at the Global Hub
Located within the International Pavilion at Booth 4200 in Hall F, the Global Hub serves as a central gathering place for international programming, networking and collaboration throughout the WEFTEC Exhibition.
Across all three exhibition days, attendees can hear from water leaders and experts during panel discussions and presentations exploring challenges, solutions and opportunities from around the world.
Programming will address topics including sewer rehabilitation design and construction, sustainable water supplies in the arid Southwest, the global use of public-private partnerships in water, large-diameter sewer rehabilitation, and international water technology innovation and collaboration.
Representatives from the U.S. Commercial Service will also be available to help connect international buyers with U.S. exhibitors, creating additional opportunities for introductions, business development and cross-border partnerships.
Global Hub Hours
Monday, September 28 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 29 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join the Global Hub Opening
The Global Hub officially opens on Monday, September 28, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. at Booth 4200 in Hall F. The opening will feature:
- Keith Hobson, WEF President
- Andrew Farquharson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Industry & Analysis, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Pouya Lavian, Deputy Chief of Staff and AI Lead, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Global Hub program also includes a networking reception on Monday, September 28, giving attendees another opportunity to meet water professionals, government representatives, technology providers and potential partners from around the world.
Explore Seven Country and Regional Pavilions
Alongside the Global Hub, the International Pavilion brings together seven country and regional pavilions and 54 participating companies, creating one destination to explore technologies, expertise and perspectives from across the global water sector.
Each pavilion offers attendees a chance to explore technologies and expertise from a particular region, meet directly with participating companies and discover how different parts of the world are approaching water management, treatment, monitoring, reuse, efficiency and other critical issues.
Travel the world without leaving the exhibit hall! Join the Global Passport Challenge and explore WEFTEC’s international Country Pavilions during designated Country Pavilion Power Hours. Attendees will visit participating pavilions, connect with exhibitors and delegates, and learn more about water programs, technologies, and ideas from around the world.
Participants will use a Global Passport to track their visits and take part in activities along the way. The challenge is designed to make it easier to discover new organizations, start conversations, and experience more of WEFTEC’s global presence on the exhibit floor.
Stop by the Global Hub for details on how to participate.
Republic of Korea
Booth 4001 | Korea Pavilion – KWP
Hosted by the Korea Water Partnership (KWP), the Republic of Korea Pavilion brings together 10 companies representing Korea’s water industry.
KWP serves as a network connecting the private and public sectors, academia, research institutions and nongovernmental organizations across areas including engineering, construction, operations, water resources, water supply, wastewater, water environment management and reuse.
Participating exhibitors: Bluesen Co., Ltd.; ENERTORK LTD; Hifil-M INC.; Inwoo Corporation Co., Ltd.; Jain Technology Co., Ltd.; ROYAL PRECISON INDUSTRY CO., LTD.; SOLVE Co., Ltd.; TASET INC.; UNU Inc.; and Wintecglovis Co., Ltd.
Ontario, Canada
Booth 4009 | Ontario, Canada Pavilion
Ontario is home to a growing clean technology sector developing solutions to environmental challenges in Canada and around the world. Its pavilion at WEFTEC 2026 will bring together eight organizations representing the province’s water and environmental expertise.
Attendees can explore technologies and services while connecting with Canadian companies looking to build relationships across the global water sector.
Participating exhibitors: E M Fluids Inc.; Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine; EnviroSim Associates Ltd.; Kraken Sense; Kusiar Project Services Inc.; LaSalle Agri Inc.; UV Pure Technologies; and VAHN-TECH International Inc.
Switzerland
Booth 4212 | Swiss Pavilion / Swissenviro GmbH
The Swiss Pavilion will showcase technologies for sustainable and efficient water management, connecting international utilities, industry experts and business partners with Swiss companies and expertise.
Visitors can discover solutions across the water value chain, including water quality monitoring, process optimization, advanced treatment technologies and resource-efficient approaches to modern water management.
Participating exhibitors: Bucher Unipektin AG; DIGMESA AG; and rqmicro.
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Booth 4313 | Water Alliance + Netherlands Water Partnership
The Netherlands Pavilion will showcase Dutch expertise and innovation addressing water challenges in the United States and around the world.
Hosted by Water Alliance and the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP), the pavilion will feature technologies ranging from monitoring and digital water solutions to circular treatment processes, smart reuse and other approaches to sustainable water management.
Participating exhibitors: Aquatech Global | RAI Amsterdam; Azzuro BV; Berghof Membrane Technology GmbH; Flowless Sustainable Solutions; Nedap; NX Filtration; SOLiSENZ; Spaans Babcock; and Spectromarine.
Alberta, Canada
Booth 4510 | Alberta/Canada Pavilion
Eight Alberta companies will bring their technologies and expertise to WEFTEC 2026, offering attendees another opportunity to explore Canadian water innovation and connect directly with companies developing solutions for the sector.
Participating exhibitors: 2S Water Incorporated; ACC Water Solutions; Djapana Energy Solutions Inc.; FREDsense; Hydrasurvey Ltd.; Lotic Technologies Inc.; Swat Water; and Swirltex Inc.
Bavaria, Germany
Booth 4602 | Bavarian Pavilion, hosted by Bayern International GmbH
The Bavarian Pavilion brings together nine companies from one of Europe’s leading high-tech regions.
Visitors can discover technologies and services from Bavarian businesses, learn more about the region’s capabilities and build connections with companies seeking international partnerships and opportunities.
Participating exhibitors: DiaCCon GmbH; Dr. Harnisch Verlags GmbH; ELAFLEX US / ditec; Envirobot GmbH & Co. KG; EOMAP, a Fugro company; IFAT; michel GmbH; SiLi Sigmund Lindner GmbH; and SludgeDryingSystems GmbH & Co. KG.
Kingdom of Denmark
Booth 4609 | Pavilion of Denmark
Denmark has a long history of developing sustainable, energy-efficient solutions across the water cycle. At WEFTEC 2026, seven participating companies will showcase Danish technologies and expertise in areas including groundwater, drinking water, process water, wastewater and urban water.
Participating exhibitors: Consibio; DHI Water & Environment, Inc.; Frontmatec Inc.; LSM Pumps USA Inc.; NISSEN energy; Oxymat A/S; and Unisense Environment.
Where Global Ideas and Connections Meet
The value of bringing the global water community together goes beyond discovering a new technology. It creates opportunities to compare approaches, learn from experiences in other regions and make connections with people tackling similar challenges from a different perspective.
Sukkariyyah also pointed to the way the Global Hub and International Pavilion work together to create a more connected experience:
“The International Pavilion makes WEFTEC’s global community tangible. You can move from a conversation about an international water challenge at the Global Hub to meeting companies that are developing solutions for it just steps away. That combination of knowledge, technology and connection is what makes this such an exciting part of the WEFTEC experience.”
And the International Pavilion is only one part of what attendees can discover. With 1,000+ exhibiting companies across the WEFTEC show floor, WEFTEC 2026 brings together solutions, technologies and expertise spanning the full water sector.
Whether you are looking for new technologies, international partners, different perspectives on familiar challenges or simply want to see what water innovation looks like around the world, make the International Pavilion and Global Hub part of your WEFTEC 2026 experience.
Visit the Global Hub at Booth 4200 in Hall F and explore the country and regional pavilions throughout the International Pavilion.
The WEF Global Hub is generously sponsored by WSP.
Plan Your Visit: Global Hub Stage Schedule
From technical presentations and international case studies to business connections and networking, the Global Hub stage offers programming throughout all three days of the WEFTEC Exhibition. Use the schedule below to plan the sessions and activities you want to catch during your time in the International Pavilion.
Global Hub | Hall F, Booth 4200
Monday, September 28
10:15 – 11:00 a.m. | Global Hub Opening
- Keith Hobson, WEF President
- Andrew Farquharson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Industry & Analysis, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Pouya Lavian, Deputy Chief of Staff and AI Lead, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | From Risk to Resilience: Design and Construction Lessons from Portland’s Carolina Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation Project
Sarah Lingley, WSP
1:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Global Hub Passport Challenge – Country Pavilion Power Hours
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Global Hub Reception
Sponsored by WSP
Tuesday, September 29
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Unlocking Hidden Water: Developing Sustainable Water Supplies in the Arid Southwest
Tom Howell, WSP
Jeff Samson, WSP
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. | To Bypass or Not, That Is a Question for Rehab of Large Gravity Line
Yosuke Matsumiya, Japan Sewage Works Association, Moderator
Viraj deSilva, Vice President, Tetra Tech
Tomoki Arai, Manager, Bureau of Sewerage, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Shwan Fatah, P.E., GISP, Director, Wastewater Collection Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, County of Fairfax
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Catalonia’s Water Transition: Collaborative Innovation for Resilient Water Systems
Xavier Amores, Catalan Water Partnership, Moderator
Guillem Solé Ganañ, Derypol, S.A.
Albert Vilardaga, Createch360º – Intelligent Control Solutions
Cèlia Ibañez, Aguasigma
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Advancing Water Innovation: K-water’s Integrated Support for Technology Growth and Application
Sungpyo Kim, Korea University, Environmental Engineering, Moderator
Lee Janghui, Korea Water Resources Corporation
11:30 – 11:45 a.m. | Korea Water Cluster’s Strategy for Overseas Business Development
Sungpyo Kim, Korea University, Environmental Engineering, Moderator
Han Yu Seop, Korea Environment Corporation
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | U.S. Suppliers: International Sales Connect
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Global MA Meet Up: Co-Hosted by WEF House of Delegates
Wednesday, September 30
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Global Adoption of Public Private Partnerships in Water
Brian Shell, WSP
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. | Enhancing Sustainable WWTO Centralisation Through Informed Decision Making Tool
Francisca Braga, The Trade Council of Denmark in North America – Energy and Environment
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | From Innovation to Impact: How International Collaboration Accelerates Water Innovation
Yvonne van den Berg, Water Alliance, Moderator
Hein Molenkamp, Water Alliance
Orianna Bretschger, Aquacycl
Chris Impellitteri, The Water Tower
11:15 – 11:45 a.m. | Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Technology: A Jordanian Solution to Water Scarcity
Eng. Abdullah Mufeed Al-Gaood, Al-Baha Company for Caustic and Chlorine Ind.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | U.S. Suppliers: International Sales Connect