Conference Speaker Resources
Providing guidance for those interested in becoming conference speakers and those who have been accepted to speak during a WEF conference or event.
Speaker Resources Videos
Speaker Portal Orientation
Watch this walkthrough as a guide for logging in and familarizing yourself with the menu options available within the speaker portal. This walkthrough will be helpful for all conference participants required to use the portal including but not limited to speakers, moderators, facilitators.
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Editing Speakers and Authors
Watch this walkthrough created for those wanting to update the onsite presentation speaker, the technical paper’s primary author, or add/remove speakers and co-authors for a paper or presentation.
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Technical Paper Upload
All technical papers must be uploaded to the speaker portal and will not be accepted through any other means. For those needing assistance uploading their technical paper to the speaker portal, watch this walkthrough.
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License Agreement e-Signature
All technical paper authors and co-authors are required to sign the conference license agreement. Even those not giving the presentation or attending the conference. For help with making sure the author list is correct and signing the license agreement, watch this walkthrough.
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Interactive Session Training
50% or more of WEF Conference sessions and workshops are designed to engage the audience and appeal to adult learners. If you are speaking in or facilitating an interactive session, watch this training for preparation best practices and tips for audience engagement.
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Workshop Best Practice
For those participating in WEF Conference Workshops, watch this training video for tips on how to best create your workshops presentation slides, plan your engagement activities, and design your attendee workbooks.
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Where the Water Community Connects
See how WEF connects the people and ideas driving clean water and public health. Membership gives you access to benefits, resources, and a network committed to impact.
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Biosolids Resource Recovery
Safe and sustainable: Biosolids management transforms wastewater solids into odor-controlled, pathogen-reduced agricultural products, strictly regulated for environmental safety.
Collection Systems and Conveyance
Sanitary sewers safely transport household and commercial wastewater through underground systems, improving public health and meeting modern infrastructure standards.
Government & Regulatory Affairs
Empower water professionals with knowledge and tools to influence public policy-WEF advocacy promotes awareness and engagement on key water issues.
Public Health
The water sector and its systems protect public and ecological health. Using the data that can be collected through smart water technologies provides additional insights to address complex public health issues.
Stormwater & Watershed Management
Take a comprehensive look at how all water resources, including uplands, drainage basins, wetlands, stormwater, surface water, and groundwater interact.
Water & Wastewater Treatment
More than 16,000 publicly owned water resource recovery facilities operate in the United States. Skilled engineers and operators work together to ensure new and updated facilities continue to protect public health and the environment.
Industrial Water Resources
Industries treat and reuse wastewater and process water as well as provide environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment while reducing costs and maintaining value for their businesses.
Operations
From hands-on training and leadership opportunities, such as the WEFTEC Operations Challenge, to online training, such as the Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series, WEF provides operators with many opportunities to advance on-the-job knowledge and develop their careers.
Utility Management
To respond to myriad daily challenges faced by water and wastewater utility leaders, WEF continuously works with its members and partners to develop various management initiatives, resources, and educational, training, and networking opportunities.