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Partnership with U.S. Commercial Service Trade Event Partnership Program accelerates global reach.

The Water and Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT) Show, the world's largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals, took place January 25-27 in Indianapolis, Indiana. WWETT gathered over 12,000 registered professionals from all 50 states and 61 countries to participate in the unmatched educational program and connect with over 500 leading suppliers, 80 of which showcased for the first time, highlighting a range of leading products in water and wastewater treatment, sanitation and services, contributing to a safer and cleaner future.

Product categories spanning cleaning, transport and service maintenance covered over 300,000 square feet of the Indiana Convention Center, a seven percent increase from 2023. The packed exhibit halls and at-capacity education sessions emphasized the importance of the annual touchpoint for the global industry as suppliers across 20 industries, leading manufacturers and experts convened to explore innovations driving growth in water and wastewater treatment.

Four-time Super Bowl Champion and Vietnam Veteran, Rocky Bleier, opened the showcase with a keynote speaking on perseverance, hard work and strong self-belief. The standing room only conversation drew attendees to celebrate the event through a unique lens of leadership and fortitude.

The wastewater event hosted more than 90 accredited education sessions on numerous tracks dedicated to the most relevant topics in the industry, ranging from technical training in plumbing, portable sanitation and safety to sewer drainage, inspection and maintenance and wastewater treatment. The General Session brought leaders from four major industry associations together for a discussion on issues affecting wastewater professionals. Continuing Education Units available in conjunction with over 40 national departments drew thousands to complete essential courses.

Show floor demonstrations equipped attendees with first-hand experience of the technical use of new products including trucks, tools and accessories, storage tanks, portable restrooms, safety equipment and more to stay on the pulse of new processes in the ever-evolving landscape of environmental regulations, safety procedures and data analysis.

"The water and wastewater treatment industry plays a crucial role in maintaining public health, protecting the environment and supporting economic development. We are proud to serve as the global meeting point to convene the various industries to propel safety and security as we support the optimization of environmental protection and resource conservation," shared Marc Acampora, Market Leader at Informa Markets. "By providing strategic comprehensive education programs and certifications, in partnership with the leading organizations across all levels of city, state and federal in North America, our goal is to always enable maximized professional development. Our tradespeople leave with the tangible skillsets and knowledge they need to excel in their jobs as they directly impact America's water and waste communities."

To bolster the global water and wastewater sector and uphold exemplary industry benchmarks, WWETT established the International Business Center in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service Trade Event Partnership Program. Embedded within this initiative, international brands, suppliers and professionals within the wastewater domain are provided with requisite expertise and exposure crucial for sustaining competitiveness in the market.

The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show will return to Indianapolis, February 18-20 (Education 17-20), 2025.

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Waste and Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport Show (WWETT), the largest and most immersive showcase of innovations within the wastewater industry returns to the Indiana Convention Center January 24-27, bringing together experts, cutting-edge technologies and services for three days of exploration and networking, providing unparalleled access to thousands of professionals in the wastewater and environmental services industries.

WWETT offers up-to-date resources and technologies for the growing wastewater industry, now sized at USD 295 billion. With over 500 leading suppliers in 20 different industries from over 40 countries, WWETT gathers 12,000 participants to exhibit, network and gain insight on categories like absorption materials, dewatering equipment, erosion control and inspection.

Four-time Super Bowl Champion and Vietnam Veteran, Rocky Bleier, will open the showcase with a keynote conversation, speaking on perseverance, hard work and strong self-belief.

The accredited education program is filled with comprehensive sessions on subject matter spanning multiple industries. Sessions include expert-led conversations on a range of topics from data protection and organizational structure to the safe handling of fats, oils and grease, sewer and drain cleaning and more to provide attendees with current trends and solutions to prominent challenges. WWETT offers educational tracks presented by state departments of education and certification boards, with many sessions counting toward fulfilling required continuing educational units (CEUs) and professional development hours (PDHs).

In a session titled Trade Associations in the Wastewater Industry, four industry leading associations, the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT), National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) and Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI) discuss how industry leaders are helping the environment, the community and business. Topics of conversation include advocacy, raising standards, education and addressing workforce issues.

WWETT Talks Live features focused insights from the industry’s most innovative company Presidents, Founders and executives in conversations surrounding adopting trends, community impact and steps to becoming a multi-dimensional operation. Speakers in WWETT Talks Live offer insightful knowledge of both wastewater and general business-related topics including leadership in company structures and community impact.

The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NAWT) returns for its coveted Backhoe Roe-D-Hoe Championship Competition. Leading participants will compete to use a backhoe bucket to move through a course in a race against time, offering backhoe operators the chance to compete for a cash prize. The competition will run through all three days of the WWETT expo.

“The Waste and Wastewater event kicks off the year with a gathering of thousands of suppliers and exhibitors ready to learn and grow their businesses through strategic partnerships,” says Marc Acampora, Market Leader, WWETT. “Investing in education provides our attendees the chance to network with wastewater professionals to stay on the pulse of the industry, gain insight into the latest trends and receive essential certifications.”

Exhibiting companies at WWETT 2024 include Imperial Industries Inc., Satellite Industries, RapidView LLC, Vac-Con Inc., Federal Signal, Infiltrator Water Technologies and Hammerhead Trenchless, attracting a domestic and global audience of buyers from septic and sewer and pipe installers, municipalities, water treatment plant operators and portable sanitation service providers.

Additional networking opportunities include the WWETT Welcome Party, a summer-themed gathering on Thursday, January 25 at 5:00 P.M. featuring live music, games and prizes to celebrate the first day of the show.

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Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT), the world's largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals, brought more than 500 exhibitors showcasing new and innovative products and services and over 12,000 participants, February 20-23, to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. WWETT continues to provide attendees with a 360-degree experience, fueling cross-industry collaboration.

As water and wastewater treatment plays an essential part in the processing of discharging purified water back into the environment, WWETT provides a meeting place for further discovery of niche solutions designed for all problems and challenges the industry faces.

Marc Acampora, Market Leader, WWETT Show said, "WWETT is the perfect place for wastewater and environmental service professionals to understand industry trends and learn about new innovations. The energy at this year's event was contagious and cements the importance of this event for the industry. We look forward to bringing the wastewater and environmental service community together again next year."

The WWETT accredited conference program delivered an unparalleled education experience including nearly 100 sessions across 21 tracks targeted to municipalities, plumbers, portable sanitation professionals, septic contractors, sewer contractors and wastewater professionals. Many sessions counted toward fulfilling required continuing educational units (CEUs) and professional development hours (PDHs).

WWETT invited the first ever keynote speaker, Navy SEAL Chad Williams to the stage on the first day of the conference to discuss effective leadership, resilience, teamwork, overcoming adversity and motivation.

The WWETT Expo Hall featured products and services from the following categories: Septic Pumping, Portable Sanitation, Sewer, Waterblasting, Safety Equipment, Pumper Trucks, Dewatering, and Software. Exhibitors from around the globe participated, including Federal Signal, HammerHead Trenchless, Satellite Industries, Vac-Con, Inc and CUES, Inc.

One of the highlights of the WWETT Show, exhibitors demonstrated new products to large audiences of attendees. Ridgid and HammerHead Trenchless were among the exhibitors with new product demonstrations. As attendees attend the expo to discover new tools and learn how to use them daily, product demonstrations are an important part of the event.

During a special Happy Hour General Session Operators Without Borders (OWB) discussed the current situation of water and wastewater utilities in Ukraine. Operators Without Borders provides certified, volunteer water and wastewater operators who can support utilities in developing countries following emergency and disaster situations to ensure that safe drinking water and wastewater management services are resumed. WWETT show management presented OWB with a check for more than $8,000 to help in their efforts.

Conference program highlights included:

• Seven national associations leading education on the first day of the conference
• Two Technical Tours at Deep Rock Tunnel Pump Station and Belmont Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Women in the Industry networking event
• New to the Industry networking eventNew Diversity Track
• Four-hour Confined Space Entry Training
• Two workshops on Management/Leadership
• Eight-hour certification classes led by National Association of Wastewater Technicians

WWETT 2024 will take place January 24-27, 2024 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

The 2024 Call for Presentations is now live. The deadline for submission is Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Don't forget to join the conversation and follow @WWETTShow on your favorite social platforms.

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Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT), the world's largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals, will host more than 600 exhibitors showcasing new and innovative products and services February 20-23, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The WWETT Expo Hall will showcase exhibitors from around the globe including Federal Signal, Environmental Solutions Group, Satellite Industries, Vac-Con, Inc and CUES, Inc. aimed to address the growing industry, now estimated at 301.77 billion USD. A wide variety of products and service categories available at WWETT include Septic Pumping, Portable Sanitation, Sewer, Waterblasting, Safety Equipment, Pumper Trucks, Dewatering and Software.

“There has been tremendous advancement in the waste and wastewater industry since our last event, including innovations in maintenance, design and installation,” says Marc Acampora, VP & Market Leader, WWETT Show. “With a robust conference program, Expo Hall, and specialized industry events, WWETT provides wastewater and environmental service professionals with information on pertinent industry trends and solutions.

Event Features & Highlights:

• The NAWT Shootout brings awareness to the updated Federal Regulations regarding Pre-Trip inspections. It gives individuals the chance to practice their Pre-Trip Inspections and those that already have their CDLs an opportunity to learn what the new regulations cover and how to respond to road-side inspections. The top four individuals with the most correctly identified problems will be named winners.
• The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) will be conducting the National Backhoe ROE-D-HOE® Championship Competition. The three-day open event allows attendees to compete by using the backhoe bucket to move small objects in a race against time. The top three times win belt buckles in addition to up to $1,000 in cash prizes.
• WWETT Talks Live is a new interview series that will feature bite-sized insights from the wastewater industry’s most innovative leaders. It will cover the state of the industry, which trends to adopt and which ones to avoid, leadership and roles in company structures, becoming a multi-dimensional operation, trials and tribulations of expanding and the importance of your work and community impact.
• Operators Without Borders provides certified, volunteer water and wastewater operators who can support utilities in developing countries following emergency and disaster situations to ensure that safe drinking water and wastewater management services are resumed. On February 21 at 4:00 p.m., a special Happy Hour General Session will be hosted in Room #130 discuss the current situation of water and wastewater utilities in Ukraine and how we can help.
• WWETT will show the documentary Sh*t Saves the World, which provides an intriguing and humorous glimpse into our species' impact on the Earth by exploring how one of the most simple and obvious solutions to aid the environment may lie in what we often look down upon as waste. The documentary will be shown on February 22 at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in Room 122.
• The Welcome Party takes place February 21 at 5:00 p.m. at The Grand Hall @ Downtown Union Station and is hosted by Custom Truck One Source and Tornado Global Hydrovacs.

Chad Williams, resilience speaker, bestselling author and Navy SEAL, will deliver the keynote address and show attendees the power of SEAL Team thinking in tackling any challenge. Williams draws from his experience in military to provide a Navy SEAL's perspective on issues related to effective leadership, resilience, teamwork, overcoming adversity and motivation.

The WWETT accredited conference program delivers education including nearly 100 sessions across 21 tracks led by seven of the industry’s leading national associations, targeted to municipalities, plumbers, portable sanitation professionals, septic contractors, sewer contractors and wastewater professionals.

Many sessions count toward fulfilling required continuing educational units (CEUs) and professional development hours (PDHs).

Don't forget to join the conversation and follow @WWETTShow on your favorite social platforms.

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Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT), the world's largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals, today unveils its conference program. The event takes place February 20-23, 2023 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

Marc Acampora, VP & Market Leader of the WWETT Show, said, “We are delighted to bring wastewater and environmental service professionals together with the leading minds in the industry to help drive their businesses forward. There will be a tremendous amount of learning, exploring, networking, and fun to be had this winter in Indianapolis.”

 The WWETT accredited conference program delivers unparalleled education including nearly 100 sessions across 21 tracks targeted to municipalities, plumbers, portable sanitation professionals, septic contractors, sewer contractors and wastewater professionals. 

Chad Williams, resilience speaker, bestselling author and Navy SEAL, will deliver the keynote address. Williams draws from his experience in military to provide a Navy SEAL's perspective on issues related to effective leadership, resilience, teamwork, overcoming adversity and motivation. 

Conference program highlights:

• Seven national associations leading education
• Two Technical Tours
• Women in the Industry Networking event
• New to the industry networking event
• New Diversity Track
• Four-hour Confined Space Entry Training
• Two workshops on Management/Leadership
• Eight-hour certification classes led by National Association of Wastewater Technicians and Portable Sanitation Association International 

Many sessions count toward fulfilling required continuing educational units (CEUs) and professional development hours (PDHs).

 In addition, the Expo Hall will showcase new and innovative products from 500+ exhibitors such as Federal Signal, Environmental Solutions Group, Satellite Industries, Vac-Con, Inc and CUES, Inc. 

Additional event highlights:·      

• The NAWT Shootout brings awareness to the updated Federal Regulations regarding Pre-Trip inspections. It also gives individuals who will be testing soon for their CDLs an opportunity to practice their Pre-Trip Inspections and those that already have their CDLs an opportunity to learn what the new regulations cover and how to respond to road-side inspections. The top four individuals with the most correctly identified problems will be named winners.       
• The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) will be conducting the National Backhoe ROE-D-HOE® Championship Competition. The three-day open event allows attendees who are skilled backhoe operators compete by using the backhoe bucket to skillfully and smoothly move small objects such as a golf ball or bowling pin in an extreme race against time. The competition is timed and will culminate with the contestants with the top three times winning belt buckles in addition to up to $1,000 in cash prizes.       
• WWETT Talks Live is a new interview series that will feature bite-sized insights from the wastewater industry’s most innovative leaders. It will cover the state of the industry, which trends to adopt and which ones to avoid, leadership and roles in company structures, becoming a multi-dimensional operation, trials and tribulations of expanding and the importance of your work and community impact. 
• Operators Without Borders provides certified, volunteer water and wastewater operators who can support utilities in developing countries following emergency and disaster situations to ensure that safe drinking water and wastewater management services are resumed. On February 21 at 4:00 p.m., a special Happy Hour General Session will be hosted at booth #2149 in the Expo Hall to discuss the current situation of water and wastewater utilities in Ukraine and how we can help.       
• WWETT will show the documentary Sh*t Saves the World, which provides an intriguing and humorous glimpse into our species' impact on the Earth by exploring how one of the most simple and obvious solutions to aid the environment may lie in what we often look down upon as waste.       
• IndyHumane has been committed to helping central Indiana’s pets in need since 1905. The organization’s locations collectively support an average of 10,000 animals each year, roughly 90 percent of which are adopted. In booth #5935 in the Expo Hall there will be dogs and kittens to meet, play with and adopt.
• The Welcome Party takes place February 21 at 5:00 p.m. at The Grand Hall @ Downtown Union Station. The WWETT Show has launched the Making Waves Podcast, which interviews the most interesting voices in and around the wastewater industry. Click here to listen. To become a WWETT sponsor, contact Juliana Sherwood at [email protected]. To register for a media pass, email [email protected].                     

The WWETT Show has launched the Making Waves Podcast, which interviews the most interesting voices in and around the wastewater industry.

To become a WWETT sponsor, contact Juliana Sherwood at [email protected]. To register for a media pass, email [email protected].         

Don't forget to join the conversation and follow @WWETTShow on your favorite social platforms.