Schedule at a Glance

Water Environment Federation: The Water Quality People

Schedule at a Glance

Saturday,
Oct. 5 Sunday,
Oct. 6 Monday,
Oct. 7 Tuesday,
Oct. 8 Wednesday,
Oct. 9

As of December 2023, subject to change. Activities occur at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center unless otherwise indicated. Times listed reflect U.S. Central Time Zone for New Orleans.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
8 a.m.	2 p.m.	WEF House of Delegates Meetings at the Hilton Riverside
8:30 a.m.	5 p.m.	Workshops
9 a.m.	4 p.m.	WEF Community Service Project (site TBD)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
8 a.m.	6:15 p.m.	University Student Design Competitions and Awards Ceremony
8:30 a.m.	5 p.m.	Workshops
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
8:30 a.m.	5:30 p.m.	Exhibition open – “Power Hours” 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
8:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	Opening General Session
9:30 a.m.	4:30 p.m.	Operations Challenge Competition – Laboratory and Process Control events
10 a.m.	11:15 a.m.	WEFTEC 101: First Timers’ Orientation
1 p.m.	4 p.m.	Career Fair for Students and Young Professionals
1:30 p.m.	3 p.m.	Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges
3:30 p.m.	5 p.m.	Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
8:30 a.m.	5:30 p.m.	Exhibition open – “Power Hours” 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
8:30 a.m.	10 a.m.	Technical Sessions & Learning Exchanges
9 a.m.	4 p.m.	Operations Challenge Competition – Collections, Vaughan Maintenance and Safety events
1 p.m.	4:15 p.m.	Utility Leaders Afternoon, including the Utility of the Future Today Awards This event is co-hosted by the Water Environment Federation, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, US Water Alliance, Water Research Foundation, and WateReuse Association.
1:30 p.m.	3 p.m.	Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges
3:30 p.m.	5 p.m.	Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges
3:30 p.m.	4:45 p.m.	WEF Awards Blue Carpet Reception
5 p.m.	5:45 p.m.	WEF Awards and Presidential Celebration Ceremony
5:30 p.m.	7:30 p.m.	Operations Challenge Awards Reception at the Hilton Riverside
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
8:30 a.m.	3:30 p.m.	Exhibition open
8:30 a.m.	10 a.m.	Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges
10:30 a.m.	12 p.m.	Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges
1:30 p.m.	3 p.m.	Technical Sessions and Learning Exchanges

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