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How to Give a Great Presentation
Want to learn more about how to present at a WEF Conference? I'm going to offer you a few tips for putting together your podium presentation. This video will be really helpful for those of you who are first-time presenters.
Tom Kunetz
Upcoming Events
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28 May
Nutrient Trading Workshop
Join us on May 28, 2025, in Madison, Wis., for a dynamic workshop focused on nutrient trading, addressing agricultural nutrient management through the circular water economy.
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03 - 04 Jun
Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit
Over the two days of this FREE event, you’ll hear presentations and panel discussions related to the lifecycle of wastewater surveillance programs—from sample collection to analysis, data use, and planning for the future—and have the opportunity to interact with other professionals in the field.
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04 - 06 Jun
WEFMAX in Palm Springs 2025
REGISTRATION HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND IS NOW CLOSED. Guests are welcome to attend the Wednesday/Thursday socials at a fee of $100 US per guest. You will be able to pay for your guest when you register.
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23 - 25 Jun
WEF/WateReuse 2025 Industrial Water Solutions
Industrial Water Solutions brings together industry and utility leaders for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration to advance sustainable water management in industrial operations.
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15 - 18 Jul
Collection Systems & Stormwater 2025
This conference is hosted by the Water Environment Federation in partnership with the Water Environment Association of Texas. Save the date for the 2025 Collection Systems and Stormwater Conference!
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27 Sep - 01 Oct
WEFTEC 2025
Connect in person with the full water community and work toward a world free of water challenges. Don't miss the 98th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference.
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