The wastewater industry wouldn't be where it is today without the WWETT Show. If you are serious about advancing your career, streamlining your operations, and investing in the best equipment, a trip to the WWETT Show is a wise and worthy business decision. The event will take place Feb. 16-19, 2026, and will once again be held at the Indiana Convention Center, in Indianapolis.
Why WWETT
The WWETT Show is so much more than just the world’s largest annual wastewater trade show. It’s an event that combines so many opportunities to better your business, you can’t help but walk away from it feeling excited about the future of wastewater services.
A display of innovation
Spanning over 300,000 square feet and featuring hundreds of exhibitors, the WWETT Expo Hall is a one-stop destination to see, touch and compare all of the latest industry technology and equipment. Along with getting to check out products first-hand, you have the opportunity to talk with the manufacturers directly, ask questions and compare things side-by-side to learn what best fits your application.
The Expo Hall will be open for attendees Tuesday, Feb. 17 through Thursday, Feb. 19, and the WWETT website offers a detailed floor map, exhibitor list and schedule of special events, so attendees can plan their time efficiently.
Education aplenty
WWETT 2026 brings a record number of education sessions with over 100 classes on the schedule covering all sectors of the wastewater industry. Along with these sessions, the show offers workshops, tours and lectures from truly inspirational people. Tuesday morning, attendees will have the opportunity to hear the 2026 keynote speaker, Justin Maust, discuss leadership skills. Maust has dedicated himself to answering the question of what makes a great leader, and has devoted his career to helping others by sharing what he’s learned. He has led over 1,500 leadership training sessions across the country and owns two successful companies.
Along with Maust, there will be over 120 other speakers from associations, businesses and manufacturers sharing their experiences, successes and failures, knowledge on business growth, innovations, regulations and industry outlook.
The accredited education program at the WWETT Show is one of its most valuable offerings, providing practical knowledge and essential licensing credit from nearly 50 licensing bodies. Check out the complete list of participating organizations here.
Networking hub
With over 13,500 industry professionals attending, the WWETT Show provides unparalleled opportunities to build your professional network. There is hardly a better place to connect and make friends in the industry. Whether you attend to research a new career, or are returning as an industry veteran, lasting relationships and business partnerships start at the WWETT Show.
Aside from meeting people by simply wandering the show floor, there are special events set up specifically for networking. To wrap up the opening day of the Expo Hall, attendees are invited to attend a Welcome Party in Lucas Oil Stadium. For the newcomers, a New Professionals Mixer is scheduled to help kick off the show on Monday, Feb. 16. A Women in Wastewater Mixer is also scheduled for Monday evening.
Book it
Registration will be open in the very near future, so keep your eyes peeled and be ready to sign up and start planning your stay.
Indianapolis is home to plenty of hotels, but for the best rates on lodging close to the convention center, book your stay through WWETT’s website using the Show’s official partner, onPeak. Attendees and exhibitors booking with onPeak will find lodging from over 20 hotels with discounted rates averaging around 30%. Users will have no upfront costs, the flexibility to make adjustments without penalty and the ability to easily book group reservations.
It’s never too early to think WWETT. With more things to do than time in the day will allow, start planning now, and get excited for a trip to Indianapolis.
