WEF is excited to unveil its 2027 events lineup, bringing together the people, ideas and innovations shaping the future of water.
No matter where you work in water, there’s an event designed for you.
Whether you’re an operator, utility executive, engineer, regulator, consultant, manufacturer, researcher, or emerging water leader, WEF Events offer opportunities to learn from peers, discover solutions, and tackle the sector’s most pressing challenges.
Across WEF Events, WEFMAX, and WEFTEC, the focus is clear: convening water professionals and making space for collaboration is how we build the foundation for a more resilient water future.
One Connected, Community Experience
Together, WEF Events create year-round opportunities to connect expertise across every discipline within the water sector.
Across the portfolio of events, attendees will see opportunities to grow their expertise in topics such as:
- Circular water economy
- Workforce development and leadership
- Utility resilience and operational excellence
- AI, digital innovation, and emerging technologies
- Global collaboration and community-building
Whether you’re looking to strengthen utility operations, advance technical expertise, build your professional network, explore emerging technologies, or connect with customers and partners, WEF’s 2027 lineup offers opportunities to engage and grow throughout the year.
WEF Events Lineup for 2027
From boardrooms to treatment plants, research labs to technology startups, WEF Events convene the leaders and practitioners tackling water challenges at every stage of the water cycle.
WEF/AWWA Young Professionals Summit
Vancouver, Canada
February 14-16
The Young Professionals Summit is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of water leaders. Through interactive learning, networking, and leadership development opportunities, attendees gain a broader understanding of water sector challenges and opportunities, build meaningful relationships with peers from across the industry, and strengthen the leadership and interpersonal skills needed to advance their careers and help shape the future of water.
WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference
Vancouver, Canada
February 16-19
The WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference brings together water and wastewater utility leaders to strengthen organizational performance, advance resource recovery, and accelerate progress toward a Circular Water Economy. Through strategic planning, leadership development, and collaborative problem-solving, attendees gain practical tools to improve utility operations and build a resilient water workforce.
Attendees value the opportunity to learn directly from peers navigating similar operational and leadership challenges:
“This is a great conference for utility managers. It’s an opportunity to collaborate with other leaders and learn some of the tricks of the trade, and tools that you just don’t get from other conferences.”
London Womack, Division Director of Hillsborough County Tampa, FL
Water Week and the National Water Fly-in
Washinton, D.C.
April 13-15, 2027
Each year, Water Week brings together water professionals from across the nation to advance key water policy priorities, including sustained federal investment in water infrastructure, water affordability, research and development, PFAS policy, and infrastructure resilience. Through meetings with policymakers and advocacy events on Capitol Hill, participants gain insight into emerging policy and regulatory issues while championing safe, affordable, and reliable water services alongside their peers. Water Week and the National Water Fly-In are co-hosted by WEF, NACWA, WateReuse Association, The Water Research Foundation, and AMWA.
Residuals, Biosolids & Treatment Technology Conference (RBTT)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
April 27–30, 2027
The Residuals, Biosolids & Treatment Technology Conference (RBTT) brings together utility professionals, engineers, consultants, researchers, and technology providers to advance the Circular Water Economy. Attendees explore the latest advances in biosolids management, resource recovery, and innovative treatment technologies. Through in-depth technical sessions, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, facility-focused discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees gain practical solutions to optimize operations, address emerging challenges, improve sustainability, and enhance treatment performance.
Attendees consistently describe RBTT as the premier destination for technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration in the biosolids and residuals community:
“This is really the place to go to get a deep dive in all things biosolids – from the basics to what the future holds for us – and to really meet the best practitioners in the business. And create a community for yourself!”
Natalie Sierra, Brown and Caldwell and RBTT Program Committee Member
Collection Systems & Stormwater Conference
Indianapolis, IN
May 19-21, 2027
The Collection Systems & Stormwater Conference brings together the professionals responsible for keeping water moving safely and sustainably through our communities. From collection system operators and engineers to stormwater managers, regulators, and solution providers, attendees come together to share lessons learned, address industry challenges and workforce issues, and explore practical solutions for wet weather management, aging infrastructure, climate resilience, asset management, utility operations, and emerging technologies. Through technical education, peer-to-peer collaboration, and discussions focused on real-world applications, participants gain insights to improve operational performance and strengthen system resilience.
Last year’s attendees highlighted the conference’s unique ability to deliver actionable insights and peer-to-peer learning opportunities:
“This was the first time our city had sent someone to the Collection Systems & Stormwater Conference in Portland. We had heard lots of great things about it. I came to hear more about odor control and keeping our pumps running well.”
Brian Fairbrother, Lift Operator, City of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
WEFTEC 2027
Chicago, IL
September 25–29, 2027
WEFTEC 2027 marks a historic milestone as the Water Environment Federation celebrates its 100th anniversary. As WEF’s premier event and the largest annual water quality exhibition and conference in North America, WEFTEC 2027 promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration paired with the top-tier programming that has helped the event be on the cutting-edge of water sector innovation. Water professionals from around the globe will come together to celebrate a century of progress in protecting public health and the environment while looking ahead to the innovations, partnerships, and leadership that will shape the next 100 years of water.
In 2027, the WEFTEC experience expands beyond the conference floor with special events and milestone celebrations that bring the water community together:
- Jammin’4Water (J4W) will help kick off the celebratory spirit on Saturday evening, September 25, 2027. What began as a spontaneous jam session among WEFTEC attendees has evolved into a beloved tradition that combines music, networking, and a commitment to improving global water quality. Since its inception, J4W has raised more than $700,000 for global water charities, including the WEFTEC Student and Young Professionals Service Project.
- WEF Centennial Gala will take place on Sunday evening, Sept 26, 2027, celebrating WEF’s 100-year legacy with a high-energy event that brings the community together to reflect on a century of impact and look ahead to the opportunities and challenges that will shape the future of water.
- Operations Challenge 40th Anniversary. WEF will honor four decades of showcasing the expertise, teamwork, and dedication of the water professionals who protect public health, support resilient communities, and keep essential water services running every day.
Industrial Water Solutions (IWS)
Tucson, AZ
November 15 –17, 2027
Industrial Water Solutions (IWS), co-hosted by the WateReuse Association and the Water Environment Federation, brings together business leaders, utilities, regulators, engineers, and water professionals to address the evolving water challenges facing industrial sectors. Focused on building partnerships between utilities and industry for Circular Water Economy solutions, the event explores strategies to recycle water, recover resources, minimize waste, improve water resilience, and unlock new value from water across the industrial lifecycle. Through collaboration, networking, and the exchange of innovative solutions, attendees gain insights into how water stewardship can support sustainable growth, economic development, and community resilience.
WEFMAX
WEFMAX brings together leaders from across the global federation. WEF’s Member Associations gather at WEFMAX to exchange ideas, share successful practices, strengthen volunteer leadership, and advance the collective impact of the federation. As the primary gathering for WEF’s Member Association community, WEFMAX creates opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, and innovation that help local water communities thrive.
2027 WEFMAX locations and dates:
- February 24-26: Arizona
- May 5-7: Alaska
- May 19-21: South Carolina
- June 2-4: Nebraska
Join Us
From emerging leaders to utility executives, operators to innovators, WEF Events in 2027 offer opportunities to connect, learn, collaborate, and lead, shaping the future of water.
Registration details, sponsorship opportunities, and additional event information will be announced as plans are finalized. Join us in 2027 and make sure you are part of the forward momentum of the water sector.
Mark Your Calendars
- WEF/AWWA YP Summit: Feb 14–16, 2027
- AWWA/WEF Utility Management Conference: Feb 16–19, 2027
- Water Week and the National Water Fly-in: April 13-15, 2027
- RBTT: April 27–30, 2027
- Collection Systems & Stormwater: May 19-21, 2027
- WEFTEC 2027: September 25–29, 2027
- WEF Centennial Gala at WEFTEC 2027: Sunday, September 26, 2027
- Industrial Water Solutions: November 15-17, 2027