Media Resources

Welcome to the WEFTEC online press room, your resource for the latest news and information on the world's largest annual water quality event.

Registration closes Friday, September 26

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Press Credentials

Press credentials are equivalent to "Expo Only" conference registration, allowing access to the Exhibition and main stage events, like the Opening General Session. Workshop and Technical Session access is prohibited.

WEF Communications Staff will screen and either approve or deny Press credential requests.

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Marketing, Advertising, & PR Camera Policy

Representatives are permitted to photograph their exhibit/booth only. Representatives are not permitted to photograph or capture video or audio inside the broader exhibition or inside other exhibitors' booths. WEF will vet and approve all requests.

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Exhibitor Press Releases

 

WEF enables exhibitors to share press releases via the WEFTEC Online Planner and mobile app. These releases are visible to all users.

Exhibitors can submit releases via the Exhibitor Resource Center.

Exhibitor Resource Center

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WEFTEC Now

The Official News Source of WEFTEC

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.

Leadership
Water Leadership Institute Celebrates 2025 Graduates Across Three Nations

The Water Leadership Institute Class of 2025 includes 83 water professionals representing 27 states, Canada, and New Zealand. These graduates are the 14th class of ...

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WEFTEC Now
Official WEFTEC 2025 Program Guide Now Live

The official WEFTEC 2025 Program Guide is live! Explore the full schedule, education sessions, exhibitor listings, and special events to start planning your WEFTEC ...

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WEFTEC Now
Discover What’s Next at the Product Launchpad Theater

At WEFTEC, the Product Launchpads are where innovation takes center stage. Located on the exhibit floor at Booth 1452 in South Hall A2, this dedicated theater gives ...

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WEFTEC Now
Give Back to our Host City

“Sweet home Chicago!” At WEFTEC 2025, the impact extends well beyond the convention center. Each year, WEFTEC offers opportunities for attendees to give back, ...

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Public Education & Outreach
Support the 2025 WEF Community Service Project

Join WEF’s 17th Annual Service Project at Aldridge Elementary in Chicago—empowering students through environmental education and community renewal.

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Leadership
Opening General Session: Travis Mills, A Story of Resilience

Resilience is something members of the water community know well—whether in our infrastructure, in our communities, or in our personal lives.

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