Workshops
WEFTEC workshops are full- or half-day tailored, in-depth, interactive learning experiences. They equip water professionals with practical skills and innovative insights.
These workshops offer an immersive and interactive learning experience, designed to impart skills, techniques, and concepts directly applicable to professionals in the water quality field. Choose from among essential and cutting-edge topics for a deep dive into your specific areas of interest in a classroom setting. With a focus on practical application, WEFTEC workshops are tailored to enhance your professional development by addressing current challenges and innovations in water management.
2024 Workshops
To help you find workshops of interest more easily, we have grouped them into a set of areas of interest. Note: Some workshops apply to multiple areas and appear more than once below.
Wastewater Treatment &
Biosolids Resource Recovery Operations, Industrial
& Workforce Development Stormwater, Watershed
& Collections Public Health,
Government,
& Utility Management
Wastewater Treatment & Biosolids Resource Recovery
Explore where sustainability and innovation converge. This field showcases how wastewater is not just treated but transformed to support the circular water economy. From nutrient removal to biosolids processing to emerging contaminants and microconstituents, pros in this area use advanced techniques reclaim water, create energy, recover resources, and more. Understanding the basics to applying integrated technologies to close the loop on water and waste management, this field provides safeguards for people and the environment, while creating new opportunities.
Wastewater Microbiology
Saturday, Oct. 5
This hands-on workshop guides participants to use microscopes to explore and understand microbial life in wastewater treatment. This event is a full-day deep dive into microbiological processes.
Operationalizing Digital Twins to Advance Process Control and Optimization
Saturday, Oct. 5
This workshop teaches the essentials of digital twin technology for wastewater treatment, including data management and model optimization.
Thickening Optimization: Improve Performance and Benefit Multiple Plant Processes
Saturday, Oct. 5
This workshop focuses on enhancing thickener performance to achieve cost-effective wastewater treatment.
Aeration Control for Practitioners
Sunday, Oct. 6
Subtitled "Advanced Control and Optimization Techniques for Aeration, Process, and Energy," this workshop delves into sophisticated strategies for enhancing aeration and energy efficiency at wastewater facilities, including model predictive control and ammonia-to-nitrate ratio-based control.
Wastewater Microbiology
Sunday, Oct. 6
This hands-on workshop guides participants to use microscopes to explore and understand microbial life in wastewater treatment. Ideal for professionals seeking practical insights. This event is a full-day deep dive into microbiological processes.
Activated Sludge and Biological Nutrient Removal Process Control
Sunday, Oct. 6.
Subtitled, "Hands-On in the Real World," this off-site workshop features practical exercises in a real-world setting, focusing on optimizing activated sludge processes and biological nutrient removal at a local water resource recovery facility.
Understanding and Applying Disinfection Fundamentals
Sunday, Oct. 6
Gain a deep understanding of wastewater disinfection at this offsite event as you cover a variety of disinfection technologies and receive hands-on learning.
Navigating the Water Sector's Path to Net Zero
Sunday, Oct. 6
Find out about pathways to carbon neutrality in water resource recovery. Engage with practical strategies and case studies to formulate and prioritize actions for greenhouse gas reduction in wastewater operations, fostering a sustainable future.
Operations, Industrial & Workforce Development
Discover the interconnected world of Operations & Treatment, where talented operators are the most-coveted resource. Skills in making water treatment systems deliver results can transcend the boundaries between municipal and industrial applications. This area highlights the versatility and adaptability of operational practices, ensuring that professionals are well-equipped to handle whatever gets thrown at them. Operators know how to get the job done from keeping ancient equipment functioning to starting up the latest zero-liquid discharge or PFAS destruction technology. This discipline allows for offers advanced training and development opportunities to prepare individuals to join and become the workforce for sustainable water resource management across all sectors.
Thickening Optimization: Improve Performance and Benefit Multiple Plant Processes
Saturday, Oct. 5
This workshop focuses on enhancing thickener performance to achieve cost-effective wastewater treatment.
Operation and Maintenance from Water Reuse to Advanced Water Purification
Saturday, Oct. 5
This workshop teaches you skills to tackle challenges in water recycling and purification, promoting sustainable practices. It's a must for professionals looking to enhance system efficiency and performance.
Refinery and Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment: Process Control Strategies
Sunday, Oct. 6
You will learn to tackle complex challenges in wastewater treatment. This workshop offers real-life problem-solving and effective strategies for engineers and operators focused on refinery wastewater processes.
Advanced Primary Treatment Technologies for Carbon Diversion & Management at WRRFs
Sunday, Oct. 6
This workshop covers innovative approaches for energy, nutrient management, and footprint reduction in water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs), focusing on the integration of emerging technologies.
Wastewater Microbiology
Sunday, Oct. 6
This hands-on workshop guides participants to use microscopes to explore and understand microbial life in wastewater treatment. Ideal for professionals seeking practical insights. This event is a full-day deep dive into microbiological processes.
Activated Sludge and Biological Nutrient Removal Process Control
Sunday, Oct. 6.
Subtitled, "Hands-On in the Real World," this off-site workshop features practical exercises in a real-world setting, focusing on optimizing activated sludge processes and biological nutrient removal at a local water resource recovery facility.
Renewable Revenue Streams Through Best Practices and Safe Operation of Renewable Natural Gas Facilities
Sunday, Oct. 6
In this workshop, learn how to convert biogas into profitable renewable natural gas (RNG) with a focus on advanced treatment and practical ways to maximize safety and revenue.
The Future of Water Reuse Using Carbon-Based Advanced Treatment (CBAT) to Implement 'One Water' Initiatives
Sunday, Oct. 6
This workshop highlights the use of CBAT for enhancing water reuse, focusing on pathogen and chemical removal to meet regulatory standards and support sustainable water management.
Stormwater, Watershed & Collections Systems
Enter the dynamic field of Stormwater & Watershed Management, where every raindrop tells a story. This area looks at all kinds of challenges and technologies “outside the fence” of a water resource recovery facility. Tackle the challenges of managing stormwater and protecting watersheds to enhance water quality and reduce flooding risks or managing the pumping, infiltration and inflow, wipes, maintenance, and aging infrastructure, safety, and every other new issue that comes down the line — often, literally. It's all about harmonizing urban development with nature’s rhythms to protect both your neighbors and the environment where you live and downstream.
Smart Infrastructure for Sewer Solutions
Sunday, Oct. 6
In this workshop, discover how to leverage data and technology to optimize operations, extend asset lifespan, and reduce costs. This session offers practical insights into deploying smart sewer solutions effectively.
Assessing Sewer Septicity
Sunday, Oct. 6
Subtitled "Applying Tools to Save Money and Trouble," this workshop focuses on proactive sewer management using various tools to enhance system efficiency and prevent issues before they arise.
Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery
Sunday, Oct. 6
This workshop offers interactive training and case studies on the fastest project delivery methods in the water sector, focusing on overcoming challenges like supply chain disruptions and cost increases.
The Future of Water Reuse Using Carbon-Based Advanced Treatment (CBAT) to Implement 'One Water' Initiatives
Sunday, Oct. 6
This workshop highlights the use of CBAT for enhancing water reuse, focusing on pathogen and chemical removal to meet regulatory standards and support sustainable water management.
Public Health, Government, & Utility Management
Step into the crossroads of policy and practice in the Public Health, Government, and Utility Management area. This segment is critical for anyone involved in managing water utilities or public health oversight. It covers a broad spectrum from regulatory compliance and best practices to innovative management strategies that ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective water services. Here, governance meets technology to protect and serve communities.
Operationalizing Digital Twins to Advance Process Control and Optimization
Saturday, Oct. 5
This workshop teaches the essentials of digital twin technology for wastewater treatment, including data management and model optimization.
Operation and Maintenance from Water Reuse to Advanced Water Purification
Saturday, Oct. 5
This workshop teaches you skills to tackle challenges in water recycling and purification, promoting sustainable practices. It's a must for professionals looking to enhance system efficiency and performance.
Understanding and Applying Disinfection Fundamentals
Sunday, Oct. 6
Gain a deep understanding of wastewater disinfection at this offsite event as you cover a variety of disinfection technologies and receive hands-on learning.
Doing More, with Less
Sunday, Oct. 6.
Subtitled "Implementing Machine Learning Process Controls at Water Resource Recovery Facilities," this workshop delves into using machine learning to optimize operations at wastewater facilities, featuring hands-on activities with an open-access toolbox to apply these advanced technologies effectively.
Navigating the Water Sector's Path to Net Zero
Sunday, Oct. 6
Find out about pathways to carbon neutrality in water resource recovery. Engage with practical strategies and case studies to formulate and prioritize actions for greenhouse gas reduction in wastewater operations, fostering a sustainable future.
The Future of Water Reuse Using Carbon-Based Advanced Treatment (CBAT) to Implement 'One Water' Initiatives
Sunday, Oct. 6
This workshop highlights the use of CBAT for enhancing water reuse, focusing on pathogen and chemical removal to meet regulatory standards and support sustainable water management.
Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery
Sunday, Oct. 6
This workshop offers interactive training and case studies on the fastest project delivery methods in the water sector, focusing on overcoming challenges like supply chain disruptions and cost increases.
Learning to Communicate
Sunday, Oct. 6
Subtitled "Connecting with Audiences and Telling Your Story," this workshop will enhance your storytelling and public speaking skills as it focuses on best practices for engaging diverse audiences. Participate in hands-on activities to improve presentation techniques.
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97th Annual
Technical Exhibition & Conference
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana USA
Conference: October 5 - 9, 2024
Exhibition: October 7 - 9, 2024
