WEFTEC 2025
Join a community of innovators, experts, and leaders at WEFTEC! WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation`s Technical Exhibition and Conference, is the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America and offers water quality professionals the best water quality education and training available.
Discover the Power of Networking and Making New Connections
From the Opening General Session to rooting for your favorite team during the Operations Challenge, experience the unique ways WEFTEC brings water quality leaders together to form valuable and supportive relationships.
Meet water sector experts and suppliers, connect with water sector colleagues, and join the important conversations to help drive the future of water quality.
Who will you meet at WEFTEC?
WEFTEC attracts a wide cross-section of the global water sector each year, allowing you to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experiences that will broaden your perspectives and deepen your understanding of the sector.
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.
2025 WorkshopsThis year, WEFTEC is excited to offer 20 workshops covering a wide range of topics! Click to discover all the possibilities and prices.
- Microbiology & Biological Processes
- Water Reuse & Disinfection
- Climate & Environmental Impact
- Process Optimization & Control
- Data & analytics
- Microbiology and Biological Processes
WEFTEC 2025 Technical Session will help you grow and develop your skill set. Sessions offer the latest innovations and insights and the ability to make new connections in our interactive sessions. The WEFTEC Program experience is a highly customizable event offering over 130 technical sessions, presentations on the exhibit floor and learning exchanges. Technical Sessions cover a wide range of critical topics to the water industry.
Operations Challenge is the water sector`s best professional development program wrapped up in a competition.
Operations Challenge competition is a showcase of excellence in wastewater treatment, where skilled teams of professionals compete in a series of timed events. These events simulate real-world challenges faced in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.
Through this competition, participants highlight the critical role of efficient and environmentally responsible wastewater management, fostering camaraderie and promoting best practices within the water sector.
The competition is divided into three divisions based on teams` prior performances.
- Division I - Returning teams that were in Division I the previous year. This also includes any returning team that competed in the previous year`s Division II Competition and placed in the top three positions overall.
- Division II - Returning teams who do not qualify for Division I. This also includes any returning team that competed in the previous year`s Division III Competition and placed in the top three positions overall.
- Division III - New Teams that have three members who have never competed in WEFTEC Operations Challenge for their current utility. Teams may compete in Division 3 for up to three consecutive years. They may elect to complete in Division 2 if they choose. If a member has previously competed at WEFTEC, but not for their current employer, their team is eligible to compete in Division 3. Any Division 3 Team that wins the top 3 spots overall must move up to Division 2, regardless of years left in Division 3, unless team members change.
The five events that make up Operations Challenge are the ultimate tests of wastewater treatment pros. From pump fixes to lab work, process control, safety checks, and collection system challenges, these events showcase the diverse skills needed for top-tier water sector talent.
Competitors simulate real-world scenarios by inspecting and maintaining sewer collection systems, highlighting their capacity to prevent and address potential issues in the wastewater network.
In this event, competitors demonstrate their laboratory skills by conducting a series of tests and analyses, ensuring the accurate monitoring and control of wastewater treatment processes.
Vaughan Maintenance
Teams race against the clock to restore a pump to service, testing their ability to swiftly service critical equipment, ensuring uninterrupted wastewater treatment operations.
Teams showcase their ability to optimize wastewater treatment processes through precise control and adjustment, emphasizing efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Safety takes the forefront as teams demonstrate their knowledge and adherence to rigorous safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of both workers and the environment.
A huge team of dedicated volunteers plays a vital role in Operations Challenge. They offer their time, expertise, and passion to manage logistics, provide valuable support, and serve as judges.
WEFTEC 2025 is the premier water industry event in North America. Connect with over 20,000 water professionals from 100+ countries and 50+ industries, driving solutions and innovations for a sustainable water future.
Be A Part of the Industry`s Premier Annual Event
The most influential companies and stakeholders in the water sector will be at WEFTEC 2025 — don’t get left behind. Exhibit alongside industry leaders, showcase your solutions, and solidify your place in the global water marketplace. Stand out where it matters — reserve your space today!
Top Decision-Makers
70% of professional registrants are buyers or influence purchasing decisions.
A Trusted Marketplace
83% of exhibitors say WEFTEC delivers high-quality leads and connections.
Exceptional ROI
Exhibitors report an average of $495,000 in sales influenced by WEFTEC connections.
Top 20 Design and Consulting Engineering Firms
Meet guests from the companies on the ENR Top 200 Environmental Firms List including AECOM, Arcadis, Black & Veatch, Jacobs, and Stantec.
400+ Municipal Water and Wastewater Utilities
Including utilities professionals from Atlanta, Chicago, DC Water, Denver, Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Houston, Los Angeles, and more.
The Industrial Water Sector
Meet with attendees from major players in the industrial space including Pepsi, Coca Cola, Chevron, Toyota, ADM, BP, GM, GE, and more.
Sponsorship opportunities offer unparalleled visibility to elevate your brand and connect with key decision-makers. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a returning exhibitor, we’ll help craft a sponsorship package that ensures you make a lasting impression at WEFTEC 2025.