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.
Welcoming Media to WEFTEC 2026!
We’re thrilled to have you here. WEFTEC is North America’s largest annual water conference. We invite qualified members of the media to register to cover WEFTEC, and gain access to the latest news and insights. Please complete press registration to be invited to the WEFTEC press room, new for 2026 featuring WiFi, device charging stations, snacks and collaboration with press contacts and other members of the media. Whether you’re covering key stories, exploring new developments, or filing your latest piece, our press room is designed to support you. We’ll provide more information as we get closer to WEFTEC in New Orleans!
We look forward to connecting with you—please don’t hesitate to reach out to Christy Murphy at cmurphy@wef.org with any questions.
Details on WEFTEC 2026 Press Registration Coming Soon!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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August 18, 2026
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