Meet the Netherlands at WEFTEC 2026

Discover a collaborative ecosystem where water technology companies can innovate, test and scale.

Join Invest in Holland and the Dutch water technology community at WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans. Visit the Netherlands Pavilion at booth 4313 to meet Dutch innovators, explore partnership opportunities and learn how the Netherlands can support your company’s European growth.

September 26–30, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
Netherlands Pavilion: booth 4313

Where the global water community connects

WEFTEC brings together more than 23,000 water professionals and over 950 exhibitors from around the world. It offers a valuable setting for companies seeking technologies, partners and practical answers to challenges ranging from water quality and aging infrastructure to resource efficiency and climate resilience. At the Netherlands Pavilion, you can connect with companies and organizations working across the Dutch water technology ecosystem.

Turn water challenges into opportunities in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has developed expertise across the entire water cycle, including drinking water, industrial water, wastewater treatment and purification. Today, its ecosystem brings together water expertise with digital technologies, advanced materials and engineering to develop solutions in areas such as:

• Water purification and reuse
• Industrial and municipal wastewater treatment
• Smart water infrastructure
• Digital twins and artificial intelligence
• Decentralized water systems
• Climate adaptation and resilient urban environments

For international water technology companies, the Netherlands offers access to specialized knowledge, research facilities, demonstration sites and potential partners. Its public-private approach connects businesses with research institutions, government organizations and technology networks, helping companies develop and validate new applications. Invest in Holland: Water Technology

Connect with the Dutch water technology ecosystem

WaterCampus Leeuwarden is a leading European hub for water technology. Its ecosystem includes Wetsus, a research and innovation center for sustainable water technology, and Water Alliance, the network and industry organization for companies active in water and environmental technology.

Water Alliance connects companies with knowledge institutions, government organizations, laboratories and demonstration facilities. It supports innovation, business development and international market access throughout the technology-development journey.

International companies can use this connected ecosystem to:

• Collaborate with specialist researchers and technology partners
• Test and demonstrate water technology in real-world environments
• Access water technology talent and applied expertise
• Develop solutions for the European market
• Establish or expand European R&D and business activities

Visit the Netherlands Pavilion

Water Alliance and the Netherlands Water Partnership are bringing Dutch water technology companies together at WEFTEC 2026. The Pavilion provides an accessible meeting point for exploring technologies, exchanging expertise and starting new international partnerships.

Join the networking reception

Meet Dutch water technology companies, ecosystem partners and fellow international water professionals during the networking reception at the Netherlands Pavilion. The reception offers an informal opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss market opportunities and connect with potential partners.

Date and time: Tuesday 29 September | 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Netherlands Pavilion, booth 4313

Explore your opportunities in the Netherlands

Considering European expansion, an R&D partnership or a base within the Dutch water technology ecosystem? The Invest in Holland network can help you explore suitable locations, relevant partners and the practical steps involved in establishing or expanding operations in the Netherlands.

Contact our colleagues to arrange a meeting at WEFTEC:

Julia van Dam
Project Manager Foreign Investments
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Kevin Messak
Project Manager Water
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