WEFTEC, an abbreviation for the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, is considered the largest and most significant water quality trade show and conference in the Americas. Organized by the Water Environment Federation, this annual event represents an essential meeting point for recognizing the latest developments in the water industry.
It takes place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, one of the most prestigious exhibition venues in the world. Here, experts, professionals and enthusiasts from various sectors meet, mainly from the fields of drinking water, water reuse, wastewater recovery and treatment.
Key areas at WEFTEC include the Drinking Water Pavilion, which focuses on water reuse and drinking water treatment; the Drone Pavilion, which deals with inspections and data collection; and the Innovation Pavilion, which showcases cutting-edge products and startups. Also notable are the Smart Water and Cybersecurity Pavilion, which showcases products that protect networks, devices and data for critical infrastructure and control and automation applications, and the Rainwater Pavilion, which highlights rainwater technologies, green rainwater infrastructure and rainwater control measures. In addition, specialized technologies in the treatment and disposal of reused water, whether rainwater or wastewater, are introduced.
A highlight of Weftec are the awards for innovative products and the challenging "Operations Challenge" skills competition for staff at water resource recovery facilities. The event attracts numerous exhibitors and visitors who are constantly on the lookout for the latest trends, technologies and best practices in water management.
The McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago is not only a leading exhibition and conference center, but is also easily accessible and offers visitors a first-class infrastructure. As one of the largest conference centers in the world, it provides an optimal setting for events of such magnitude.
WEFTEC will take place over 3 days from Monday, 29. September to Wednesday, 01. October 2025 in Chicago.
