The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) hosted its 86th annual technical exhibition and conference, WEFTEC® 2013, Oct. 5–9 in Chicago. A total 22,589 registrants had access to 144 technical sessions, 24 workshops, 10 facility tours, and 971 companies using a net 27,628 m2 (297,400 ft2) of exhibit space.
In addition to numerous educational opportunities both in sessions and on the exhibit floor, the event featured an Operations Challenge event, many noteworthy speakers, the Innovation Showcase, the Global Center, the Stormwater Congress and Pavilion, and the Student Design Competition.
See highlights of featured events in the videos from WEF’s YouTube channel, including
- WEFTEC 2013: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Water Quality;
- WEFTEC 2013: Opening Session Inspires, Welcomes Attendees;
- WEFTEC 2013: Water Leaders Collaborate, Innovate;
- WEFTEC 2013: Innovation Showcase Promotes Ideas;
- WEFTEC 2013: Global Center Welcomes 21 Countries;
- WEFTEC 2013: Amazing Time Lapse as the Exhibition Floor Opens;
- WEFTEC 2013 Weekend Sights and Sounds;
- WEFTEC 2013 Workshops Provide Hands-On Educational Opportunities;
- WEFTEC 2013 Student Competition Honors Wastewater, Environmental Design Winners;
- WEFTEC 2013, Technical Sessions;
- Stormwater Congress and Pavilion, WEFTEC 2013;
- Operations Challenge, All 5 Events! WEFTEC 2013;
- Operations Challenge Maintenance Event Changes for WEFTEC 2014;
- Operations Challenge Safety Event at WEFTEC 2013;
- Operations Challenge Laboratory Event at WEFTEC 2013; and
- Operations Challenge Collection Event at WEFTEC 2013.
November 8, 2013
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