Schedule at a Glance
Saturday,
Oct. 5 Sunday,
Oct. 6 Monday,
Oct. 7 Tuesday,
Oct. 8 Wednesday,
Oct. 9
Updated May 17, 2024, 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.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 |
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| 8 a.m. | 2 p.m. | WEF House of Delegates Meetings at the Hilton Riverside |
| 8:30 a.m. | 5 p.m. | |
| 9 a.m. | 4 p.m. |
WEF Community Service Project (site TBD) |
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NEW! Travel to New Orleans before the conference starts to experience the city’s culture, architecture, and impressive food scene. Signature Destination Management is offering five custom-made experiences for WEFTEC participants on Saturday, October 5. Don’t miss out on the fun – buy tickets online. |
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| 1:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Hands-On Cooking Class – $200.00/person |
| 2.30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | French Quarter and Beyond Bike Tour – $90.00/person |
| 2.30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | French Quarter Walking Cocktail and Appetizer Tour - $90.00/person |
| 2.30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Garden District Walking Tour - $105.00/person |
| 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Spirited Cocktail Tour - $95.00/person |
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 |
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| 8 a.m. | 6:15 p.m. | University Student Design Competitions and Awards Ceremony |
| 8:30 a.m. | 5 p.m. | |
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NEW! Travel to New Orleans before the conference starts to experience the city’s culture, architecture, and impressive food scene. Signature Destination Management is offering five custom-made experiences for WEFTEC participants on Sunday, October 6. Don’t miss out on the fun – buy tickets online. |
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| 9 a.m. | 12 p.m. | French Quarter and Beyond Bike Tour – $90.00/person |
| 1:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Hands-On Cooking Class – $200.00/person |
| 2:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | French Quarter Walking Cocktail and Appetizer Tour - $90.00/person |
| 2:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Garden District Walking Tour - $105.00/person |
| 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Spirited Cocktail Tour - $95.00/person |
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 |
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| 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 The Water Environment Federation (WEF) envisions a world where everyone lives life free of water challenges. Our members work every day to realize this vision and lead the future of water. The primary water challenges we all face are related to quality, quantity, variability, and accessibility. In this year's Opening General Session, speakers will share their personal water stories, highlighting these critical issues and providing hope and inspiration for the future. |
| 8:30 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
Operations Challenge Competition – Process Control and Laboratory 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 |
| 4 p.m. | 4:45 p.m. | WEF Awards Blue Carpet Reception |
| 5 p.m. | 5:45 p.m. | WEF Awards and Presidential Celebration Ceremony |
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 |
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| 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 |
| 8:30 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 |
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 |
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| 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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