Plan your visit at WEFTEC 2026
Join us for a series of insightful in-booth and conference presentations, where Xylem will showcase the latest innovations and solutions in water management. Browse our schedule below to plan your visit and make the most of your time at the event. Immerse yourself in innovation and connect with our experts.
Xylem WEFTEC 2026 schedule
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| 10:00-10:30am In-booth presentation Xylem booth |
The partner advantage: Solving operators' toughest problems with Xylem nanobubble innovation by Moleaer Cedella Beazley Municipal operators are stretched thin, faced with tighter permits, climbing chemical and energy costs, aging assets, and shrinking crews, and they're turning to the partners they already trust to bring them answers. In this session, we will show how channel partners can be and are deploying nanobubble treatment to solve those problems in the real world. At Greer CPW's Maple Creek WWTP in South Carolina, operators eliminated defoaming and settling chemicals, cut chemistry costs roughly 60%, and unlocked $210,000–$290,000 in annual savings with no permanent infrastructure changes. Learn how Xylem equips its utility channel partners with Moleaer nanobubble technology to win on operator outcomes. |
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| 11:00- 11:30am In-booth presentation Xylem booth |
From rising water to rapid response: How Houston turns real-time flood data into action Michelle Camp The City of Houston, Texas launched its new Flood Watch Program in early 2025 and aims to share the challenges spurring this iconic program, the end-to-end technology solution Houston is currently deploying citywide, lessons learned along the way, and the City's vision for leveraging its innovative investment. Houston faces more frequent and more extreme weather events as well as flat, flood-prone geography. These challenges combined with limited visibility and availability of real-time data have led to a more reactive (versus proactive) approach to network operations and emergency response. Houston chose to invest in a comprehensive technology solution that enables the City to monitor rising flood waters in real-time and notify emergency and field personnel to proactively initiate public safety measures such as road barriers at flooded roadways. This case study presentation will explore Houston's project objective and scope, field and data observations, and initial conclusions. |
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| 2:00-2:30pm In-booth presentation Xylem booth |
Using algae to remove and recover phosphorus from one of the largest point sources in the Mississippi River Valley Michael Stock Gross-Wen Technologies' Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB®) technology was successfully pilot tested at one of the largest corn processing plants in the US to remove phosphorus from wastewater before discharge to the local utility. The treated wastewater ultimately flows into a tributary of the Mississippi River. Pilot results demonstrated that at full-scale, the RAB process can remove greater than 90% phosphorus at less than half the cost of conventional chemical treatment, the lowest-cost alternative evaluated. The project is currently in FEL-2 engineering, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2026. Once operational, the facility is expected to remove 3,500 pounds of phosphorus per day, substantially reducing nutrient discharges from one of the largest phosphorus point sources in the Mississippi River Basin. |
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| 3:00-3:30pm In-booth presentation Xylem booth |
From material to hydraulics: How Flygt drives superior non-clog wastewater pump performance Trush Bhatt As wastewater systems face increasing challenges from flushable wipes, rags, textiles, and other fibrous solids, pump clogging remains one of the leading causes of reduced efficiency, increased maintenance costs, and unplanned downtime. While high-chrome impellers are superior for their wear resistance and durability, material selection alone does not determine a pump's ability to maintain non-clog performance. In fact, many clogging events occur not because of material degradation, but due to the interaction between solids and the pump's hydraulic design. This presentation examines the critical relationship between hydraulic performance and solids-handling capability in modern wastewater pumping applications. |
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9:45-10:15am Sponsorship - Innovation Pavilion Hall B1, Booth 251 |
Ladies that launch: Women leading water’s AI revolution Sivan Zamir Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the water sector—optimizing operations, predicting failures, and enabling smarter resource management. Yet, the success of this digital revolution depends on visionary leadership and inclusive innovation. This panel brings together women leaders at the forefront of AI strategy and water technology to explore how diversity in leadership accelerates transformation. The discussion will highlight real-world applications of AI in water utilities, investment strategies driving tech adoption, and entrepreneurial approaches to scaling innovation. Panelists will share insights on overcoming barriers, fostering collaboration between start-ups and corporates, and ensuring ethical, equitable deployment of AI solutions. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for integrating AI into their organizations and building inclusive ecosystems that amplify impact. |
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10:00-10:30am In-booth presentation Xylem booth |
Using CFD to troubleshoot and prevent common pump station problems Marc Goldbach Pump station hydraulic issues are often difficult to diagnose through conventional design review or field observation alone, particularly in aging or constrained infrastructure. This presentation will show how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can be used to troubleshoot problematic existing pump stations, evaluate retrofit scenarios, and improve proposed layouts before implementation. Projects include the evaluation of existing pump stations for troubleshooting, the assessment of retrofit options, and the refinement of pump station designs to improve hydraulic performance. Together, these examples demonstrate how CFD can help utilities make more confident decisions, reduce operational risk, and avoid long-term hydraulic problems. |
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11:00- 11:30am In-booth presentation Xylem booth |
Tackling PFAS: Scalable, resilient treatment solutions for complex needs Lewis Veith Drinking water regulations for PFAS are driving municipalities to act. At the same time, the PFAS treatment landscape continues to evolve, and it’s clear there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Beyond drinking water, the wastewater PFAS regulatory landscape is one of growing discussion at both the state and federal level, leading municipalities to begin planning for future potential treatment and management of PFAS. Differences in system size, available footprint, water quality, and the broad range of PFAS species and concentrations require flexible and tailored treatment solutions. Xylem’s portfolio addresses these complexities, offering configurable and scalable treatment options designed to meet the unique needs of each community. Xylem continues to build on this foundation, investing in innovation and strategic partnerships to advance the next generation of PFAS treatment technologies. This technical session will guide attendees through the evolving challenges of PFAS treatment, highlight the best available technologies for various scenarios, review real-world Xylem customer successes, and provide a glimpse of ongoing development efforts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to navigate today’s PFAS requirements and prepare for what’s coming next. |
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1:30-3:00pm Sponsorship - Thought Leadership presentation Room 238 |
Watering the New Economy: How Utilities Can Enable Growth in the AI Era Radhika Fox (North Star Strategy), Christopher Gasson (GWI) Water underpins every sector of the modern economy—yet it remains undervalued and underinvested. As AI, data centers, and advanced manufacturing accelerate growth, water is emerging as critical infrastructure. This session draws on the Global Water Intelligence and Xylem “Watering the New Economy” report to explore how utilities and industry are responding. Leaders from utilities, technology, and water will discuss balancing growth with resilience, mobilizing investment, and positioning water systems as enablers of economic development. Designed for WEFTEC’s utility-focused audience, the session will offer practical insights into managing demand, modernizing infrastructure, and advancing cross-sector partnerships. |
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2:00-2:30pm In-booth presentation Xylem booth |
Results that matter: Delivering outcomes through total water services Jacob Stachewicz Water and wastewater systems are becoming more difficult to manage as aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, tightening regulations, and budget constraints increase operational complexity. This presentation explores how outcome-based service agreements help utilities and industrial facilities improve reliability, maintain compliance, reduce risk, and optimize lifecycle costs through proactive maintenance, process expertise, critical spare parts management, and performance guarantees. An anonymized customer case study presented by one of Xylem's AQUA pro Service Professionals will demonstrate how embedded field expertise and hands-on operational support delivered measurable improvements beyond traditional maintenance services. Attendees will leave with practical insights into how performance-based service partnerships maximize uptime, strengthen resilience, and allow organizations to focus on their core operations. |
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3:00-3:30pm In-booth presentation Xylem booth |
Why fly without a pilot Alistair Hogan Getting any water-reuse scheme off the runway is a complex undertaking without one-size fits-all protocols. Why fly without a pilot? While sometimes overlooked given the additional timeline and costs they can add to a project, pilot projects and demonstration facilities serve as vital test flights before a full-fledged reuse system earns its wings. |
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