MEDIA ALERT: Water-AI Nexus™ Stage at WEFTEC 2026 Features Tech, Water and Utility Leaders Addressing Data Center Growth, Policy, and Cybersecurity

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water-AI Nexus™ Stage hosted at the New Orleans Convention Center, from Sept. 28-30th, offers credentialed media access to industry experts across water and AI.

TO REGISTER FOR A MEDIA PASS:

Local or broadcast media interested in attending the Water-AI Nexus Stage at WEFTEC 2026 can request credentials via the WEFTEC online press room or can register via this direct link.

WHAT:

The Water-AI Nexus™ Center of Excellence is hosting three days of interactive panel sessions at WEFTEC 2026, the Water Environment Federation's annual exhibition and conference. The programming brings together global technology leaders, water advocates, researchers, municipal utilities, and policymakers to address the rapidly evolving intersection of water and artificial intelligence.

Sessions span both sides of the Water-AI Nexus, including how utilities are implementing AI today, the policies and governance shaping its adoption, sustainable approaches to data center growth, alternative water supplies, cybersecurity, and collaboration between the water and technology sectors.

WHERE: Exhibition Hall G, Booth 6310, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

WHEN: Monday, Sept. 28 – Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

Featured Sessions:

Monday, September 28

Tuesday, September 29

Wednesday, September 30

About the Water-AI Nexus™ Center of Excellence

Founded by the Water Environment Federation, Amazon, The Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and Leading Utilities of the World, the Water-AI Nexus™ Center of Excellence is a global knowledge hub dedicated to developing sustainable water practices for AI infrastructure while harnessing artificial intelligence to solve critical water challenges.

Trinity Foreman, Director of Communications with the Water Environment Federation, [email protected]

SOURCE Water Environment Federation