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Join The Water Council at WEFTEC!

September 16, 2026/

Three women stand in front of large letter sculptures that spell out WEFTEC.

We are excited to meet with members, partners and new connections at WEFTEC, happening Sept. 26-30 in New Orleans. Check out our guide below to learn where you can find us and our members during the event.

WEFTEC Walking Tours 

Join The Water Council for members-only WEFTEC Walking Tours on Monday, Sept. 28, offering an opportunity to explore the show floor and connect with fellow members. 

Morning session: Register here 

  1. Green Steel-7946 
  2. EMS Industries-7139 
  3. Slater Infrastructure Group-7024 
  4. Xylem-4528 
  5. ABB -4129 
  6. Hach-3814 

Afternoon session: Register here  

  1. Tomorrow Water-2810 
  2. SIGMADAF-2600 
  3. StormHarvester-1300 
  4. Aquagga-960 
  5. Gross-Wen Technologies-554 
  6. Polygone Systems-461 
  7. Molendotech-251O 
  8. Brightwater Tools-251N 

Innovation in the Great Lakes 

Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Innovation Pavilion Hall | B1, Booth 251 

The Great Lakes region is home to one of the world’s strongest water innovation ecosystems, where utilities, startups, industry, academia and economic development organizations collaborate to accelerate the development of new technologies and solutions. 

Our executive director, Karen Frost, will moderate a conversation featuring The Water Council, Current (Chicago) and Cleveland Water Alliance to discuss the work of our respective organizations and the broader water technology opportunities in the Great Lakes Region.

Partner Presentations

Ladies that Launch: Women Leading Water’s AI Revolution
Tuesday, Sept 29 | 9:45–10:15 a.m.
Innovation Pavilion Hall | B1, Booth 251 

Moderator: Sivan Zamir (Xylem), Panelists: Christine Boyle (Burnt Island Ventures), Nadine Zerrini (DC Water), Sonora Hill (Amazon)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the water sector—optimizing operations, predicting failures, and enabling smarter resource management. Yet, the success of this digital revolution depends on visionary leadership and inclusive innovation. This panel brings together women leaders at the forefront of AI strategy and water technology to explore how diversity in leadership accelerates transformation. 

Catalonia’s Water Transition: Collaborative Innovation for Resilient Water Systems
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 10:30–11 a.m.
Global Hub | Hall F, Booth 4200   

Catalonia, Spain, is accelerating its water transition through collaborative innovation, combining advanced technologies, digitalization and circular economy solutions to build more resilient and sustainable water systems. 

This session will showcase three real-world examples developed by leading companies, including our member SIGMADAF, that demonstrate how innovation can deliver measurable environmental and operational benefits across the water cycle.  

Leadership panel: Leading through uncertainty
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 10:30–11 a.m.
Innovation Pavilion Hall | B1, Booth 251 

Moderator: Paul O’Callaghan (BlueTech Research), Panelist: Snehal Desai (Xylem)
The water sector is entering a defining decade. Climate pressures, aging infrastructure, AI, evolving regulations, and growing investment are reshaping how organisations innovate and create value. Join senior executives from across the industry for a candid conversation on the leadership qualities needed to navigate uncertainty, scale innovation, and build resilient organisations. From long-term strategy to culture and decision-making, this discussion explores how today’s leaders are preparing their businesses—and the sector—for what comes next.

Find The Water Council Members at WEFTEC 

Visit these members of The Water Council throughout the WEFTEC show floor: 

BREW Alumni at WEFTEC 

 

Additional members of The Water Council at WEFTEC 

*Xylem will have several presentations during WEFTEC at its booth and at the Innovation Pavilion. Click the Xylem link for a full schedule.

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