The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show, better known as the WWETT Show, returns to the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Feb. 16-19, with what show organizers say is a mandate to equip a rapidly evolving industry with the technology, workforce strategies, regulatory intelligence and business relationships it needs to future-proof essential infrastructure.
As a result, for four days the convention center becomes Ground Zero for the professionals who keep wastewater, septic systems, drain and sewer lines and portable sanitation systems running reliably across North America and beyond.
Although the origins of the show date back to 1979, since 2015, the WWETT Show has evolved into the world’s largest tradeshow for wastewater and environmental services professionals. Last year’s show attracted more than 12,000 attendees from more than 55 countries to see more than 540 exhibitors.
The expo floor opens Feb. 17 and runs through Feb. 19, while the four-day educational program kicks off on Feb. 16, offering more than 109 accredited training sessions for technicians, business owners, fleet operators and field supervisors.
WWETT has long been the industry’s answer to one unavoidable reality: in wastewater management, disruption isn’t theoretical—it’s often a part of daily operations. Aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, regulatory pressure and climate-driven system stress are all accelerating the pace at which contractors, municipalities, waster haulers and manufacturers must innovate.
This year, show organizers say the show will include more than 550 exhibitors spanning more than 300,000 square feet from more than 20 industry segments presenting technologies and services spanning the entire wastewater lifecycle.
For PHCPPros, the show’s wide variety of drain cleaning equipment and pumps are always a mainstay. According to show organizers, sophisticated inspection cameras, sonar inspections, 3D pipe scanning and AI-assisted diagnostics tools signal a broader industry transition from reactive response to predictive maintenance.
Show organizers also say the trenchless technology category maintains a dominant presence on the trade show floor as municipalities and utilities look for repair strategies that reduce excavation costs, minimize service disruption and extend system life spans. CIPP, lateral rehab, pipe bursting and microtunneling innovations will all be on display with many manufacturers running working demonstrations at their booths.
Meanwhile, the 2026 exhibitor portal (https://tinyurl.com/y9udf2v5) offers floor-mapping and pre-show scheduling, making it easier to organize exhibitor meetings, calculate booth proximity and prioritize product categories.
Education
The 2026 conference program delivers more than 100 professional development sessions covering business operations, technical excellence, leadership, safety and compliance.
Sessions are structured to provide continuing education credits (CEUs/PDHs) accredited by nearly 50 licensing bodies to help attendees earn the credits they need to get or stay certified and licensed in their field.
This year’s topics emphasize not just technical skills, but leadership and human infrastructure: talent recruitment, generational workforce communication, technician mobility, women in the trades, and pathways for nontraditional skilled labor.
Sessions geared toward plumbing and drain contractors include:
• Troubleshooting map-based sewer system challenges.
• Best practices for high-pressure jetting in aging pipe networks.
• Lateral line repair strategies and customer communication.
• Pricing for profitability in residential and commercial drain service.
• Reducing call-back rates with documented inspection and reporting.
• Technician recruitment, retention, and incentive programs.
• Building a safety culture that protects operators and business owners alike.
Other top highlights include the following:
• A keynote address, Feb. 17, 8-9 a.m. featuring leadership lessons from Justin Maust, in which he’ll unpack the “7 Practices of Great Leaders,” sharing practical tools to help you lead with clarity, purpose and confidence.
• The WWETT Show Welcome Party will take place at the end of the first day, Feb. 17, 5-8 p.m. and be held inside Lucas Oil Stadium and feature a Madri Gras themed party.
• The Young Professional Awards will take place Feb. 18, 1-2 p.m.
• New this year is the WoW (Women of Wastewater) Awards, which will take place Feb. 18, 1-2 p.m.
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