Residuals, Biosolids and Treatment Technology Conference
May 11 - 14, 2026 | Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, MO
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Join peers working inside the fence to share lessons learned, discuss industry challenges, and improve operational performance.
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Stay at the official headquarters hotel for easy access to sessions, networking, and events, plus discounted rates
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Explore in-depth sessions focused on biosolids, residuals, and innovative treatment technologies. Learn how utilities and practitioners are optimizing operations, reducing costs, and addressing emerging challenges.
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Connect with attendees actively evaluating biosolids and innovative treatment technologies. Engage directly with decision-makers looking for solutions they can implement.
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Connect with leading providers of biosolids processing, innovative treatment technologies, and equipment. Compare solutions and evaluate what works for your facility.
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2026 Residuals, Biosolids, and Treatment Technology (RBTT) Conference Fees
| Registration | Early Bird Registration Fee Feb 17 – Apr 17 |
Standard Registration Fee Apr 18 - May 14 |
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| MEMBER* | NONMEMBER | MEMBER* | NONMEMBER | |
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Full Conference Includes access to technical sessions, the exhibition, lunch & networking events on Tuesday & Wednesday, and digital conference papers. |
$739 | $1049 | $939 | $1349 |
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Full Conference Student Includes access to technical sessions, the exhibition, lunch & networking events on Tuesday & Wednesday, and digital conference papers. |
$0 | $250** | $0 | $315** |
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One Day Conference Includes access to technical sessions, lunch & networking events on Tuesday or Wednesday, and digital conference papers. |
$439 | $649 | $539 | $689 |
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Expo Only Includes access to the exhibition, lunch & networking events on Tuesday & Wednesday. |
$139 | $159 | $139 | $159 |
*You must be an active WEF member to qualify for these rates.
**Student Nonmember: To qualify for the Student Non-Member rate, you must provide proof of enrollment in a minimum of six (6) credit hours at an accredited college or university and provide written documentation on school letterhead, verifying your student status.
RBTT Workshop Fees
| Description | Date & Time | Fee |
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W01: Thickening and Dewatering Optimization – Getting Water Out of Sludge Efficiently Boxed Lunch Included |
Mon, May 11 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
$219 |
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W02: Thermal Drying - State of the Practice, Advancements, and Future Applications Boxed Lunch Included |
Mon, May 11 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
$219 |
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W03: Best Practices for Planning, Designing, and Operating Anaerobic Digestion Systems |
Mon, May 11 8:30AM - 12:00PM |
$119 |
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W04: Get the N Out - Fundamentals of Activated Sludge Biological Nitrogen Removal and Operation Troubleshooting using Process Simulators Boxed Lunch Included |
Mon, May 11 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
$275 |
| W05: From Data to Decisions: Building and Launching Digital Transformation Programs in Utilities |
Mon, May 11 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
$219 |
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W06: Lessons Learned from Ten Years of Sidestream Treatment Boxed Lunch Included |
Mon, May 11 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
$219 |
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W07: Positioning for Reuse: Understanding Drivers, Strategies and Technologies for Enabling Potable and Non-potable Reuse Boxed Lunch Included |
Mon, May 11 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
$219 |
| Facility Tour I: Blue River Wastewater Plant |
Tue, May 12 8 AM - 12 PM |
$60 |
| Facility Tour II: Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility |
Thur, May 14 8 AM -12 PM |
$60 |
Student Members: can register for workshops at no cost. | Student Nonmember: workshop Standard rates apply
How to Register
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Member Rate Qualifications
To qualify for member registration rates, you must hold a current individual membership with WEF, which is valid through the dates of the event. Registrants must use their own individual member ID number. Please note that organizational or institutional memberships do not qualify for individual member pricing.
Nonmember
If you are not a WEF member or your membership lapses and is not renewed by the time of the event, you will either have to join/renew your membership or pay the non-member rate for the event.
Students who are not members of WEF must pay the student nonmember rate and provide proof of student status during the registration process.
Payment
Credit card required (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express).
Checks, wire transfers, or Purchase Orders are not accepted.
Cancellation and Substitution
A written request for cancellation/refund must be submitted by Friday, April 24, 2026. WEF will charge a 25% cancellation fee and refund 75%. No refunds will be issued for cancellations requested after Friday, April 24. Rather than cancelling, consider sending a substitute. An organization may submit a request to substitute one person for another in writing by Friday, April 24.
Important Note
All attendees must have a unique email address registered. If you are registering for someone else, please enter the email address of the person you are registering.
Allergens and Food Safety
Food and beverages may be served or sampled during the Event. As allergens may be present in any food and beverage, Event Participants are responsible for managing their food allergies by notifying Registration@wef.org of meal restrictions before the Event and, during the Event, monitoring with onsite catering staff.
Housing
2026 Headquarter Conference Hotel:
Loews Kansas City
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Room Rate: $229 / night + tax and fee (18.475% plus $3.00 Kansas City Fee)
Reservation Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026
Government Rate Information
- This rate is restricted to federal government employees only
- Guests booking the government rate must present a valid federal government-issued employee ID at check-in
- If a valid federal ID is not provided, the hotel will adjust the reservation to the prevailing room rate
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