Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition Conference (WEFTEC) 2026

Event type: Trade show

Date: September 26 to 30, 2026

Location: New Orleans, United States (U.S.)

Venue: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Industry: Clean technologies, Infrastructure

Registration deadline: September 25, 2026

Who should apply:

Canadian companies and organizations offering innovative solutions related to:

  • water and wastewater treatment technologies,
  • smart water
  • environmental services
  • industrial water management
  • water infrastructure
  • resource recovery
  • PFAS treatment
  • stormwater management
  • digital water/AI applications, engineering consulting, municipal utility  

Event description

WEFTEC is North America’s premier water and wastewater technology conference and exhibition. The event brings together more than 23,000 water professionals, utilities, engineering firms, industrial end-users, and technology providers from around the world. Canadian companies  are encouraged to participate to showcase their capabilities and pursue business opportunities in the U.S. and international markets.

Participating Canadian companies will benefit from support provided by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), including:

  • pre-show market briefing webinar with Trade Commissioners attending WEFTEC
  • on-site networking support
  • market intelligence
  • opportunities to participate in a targeted business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking program with industry stakeholders

Registration

For more information on participating in the Canadian delegation at WEFTEC, including eligibility, pavilion opportunities, and the Trade Commissioner Service program of activities, please contact Juan Gonzalez at juan.gonzalez@international.gc.ca.

Benefits of participating

  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • Participate in pre-organized business-to-business meetings
  • Increase visibility of your product or service
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service
  • Compare your product/service with international competitors
  • Pre-Trade Show market briefing

How the program works

  • Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
  • Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.
  • Pavilion/exhibit: Showcase your company at the Canada Pavillion where your organization can have a booth located in a high-traffic area.

Contact us

Ann F. Rosen

Trade Commissioner
Chicago, Illinois, United States
ann.rosen@international.gc.ca

Dakota Korth

Trade Commissioner
Detroit, Michigan, United States
dakota.korth@international.gc.ca

Juan P. Gonzalez

Trade Commissioner
Miami, Florida, United States
juan.gonzalez@international.gc.ca

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