Key Information:

• • When: This significant event typically takes place over five days, from Saturday to Wednesday, often in late September or early October, providing extensive opportunities for networking and technical exchange.
• • Where: The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, is a spacious and modern facility known for hosting large-scale events, offering extensive exhibit halls and meeting spaces ideal for WEFTEC’s expansive programming.
• • Why Exhibit: For Energy & Utilities companies, WEFTEC is essential for showcasing cutting-edge water and wastewater treatment technologies, connecting with 20,112 decision-makers, and influencing purchase decisions within the sector. It’s distinctively utility buyer-heavy.

Attendee Insights:

• • Demographics: Attendees primarily include engineers, consultants, utility managers, and manufacturers, with 72% coming from consulting/engineering firms, utilities, and manufacturing. These individuals are actively seeking solutions and partnerships in the water environment sector.
• • Decision-Making Authority: A significant 85% of WEFTEC attendees influence or make direct purchase decisions. They arrive with specific needs for water and wastewater treatment equipment, digital solutions, and sustainable practices for their organizations.
• • What They’re Looking For: Attendees are looking for innovative water/wastewater treatment equipment, biosolids management solutions, and digital water technology. They prioritize hands-on demonstrations and direct engagement with new technologies to solve pressing industry challenges like PFAS removal.

💡 Success Strategies:

Exhibitors often err by having static displays without interactive elements, failing to engage the technical audience effectively. Another common mistake is underestimating the need for clear messaging and hands-on demonstrations, which are preferred over passive presentations at WEFTEC.

Exhibitors at WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference should plan for:

• • Coordinating with union labor for installation and dismantle services.
• • Adhering to strict move-in and move-out schedules and deadlines.
• • Managing power, rigging, and internet infrastructure requirements.
• • Understanding hurricane-rated securement for loading dock access.

✓ How Pure Exhibits Helps

Pure Exhibits helps WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference exhibitors navigate these logistics with experienced project management. We coordinate seamlessly with general contractors like Freeman and AV providers like PRG, manage union labor, and ensure all venue-specific requirements at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center are met, eliminating exhibitor stress.