Mahtab Barazandeh
Autodesk will be at WEFTEC 2026, the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America, taking place September 26–30 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
The individual topics may be different, but there’s a common thread running through Autodesk’s WEFTEC 2026 presence: connecting decisions across the water lifecycle.
At Booth 1429, talk with Autodesk water experts about how your organization can strengthen resilience and advance its digital maturity by connecting workflows across planning, design, operations, asset management, and capital planning.
| Date | Time | Session | Type | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM | Using InfoWorks ICM to Support Collection System Planning and Operations | Product Showcase | Stephen Johnson PE Freese and Nichols | Green Stage, Booth #5849 |
| Monday | 10:00 AM | Why Operational Data Is Becoming the Most Valuable Asset | Theater Talk | Skip Vish Autodesk | Booth 1429 |
| Monday | 10:30 AM | Autodesk Assistant + Info360: Bringing AI to Utility Workflows | Theater Talk | Mike Maylone Autodesk | Booth 1429 |
| Monday | 11:00 AM | Better Together: Drainage Design Workflows with InfoDrainage & Civil 3D | Theater Talk | Hunter Sparks Autodesk | Booth 1429 |
| Monday | 1:30 PM | Automate Digital Deliverables with InfoWorks Hydraulic Modeling | Theater Talk | Tim Medearis & AJ Czubai Autodesk | Booth 1429 |
| Monday | 2:00 PM | Risk-Based Pipe Renewals: Letting Data Lead the Way | Theater Talk | Mark Lee VAPAR | Booth 1429 |
| Monday | 4:00 PM | Autodesk Happy Hour | Networking | [You!] | Booth 1429 |
| Tuesday | 9:45 AM | Designing Smarter Site Drainage with Integrated Green Stormwater Infrastructure | Product Showcase | Zack DelGrosso Autodesk | Green Stage, Booth #5849 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM | Ask Your Model: Exploring New Workflows with Autodesk Assistant in InfoWorks ICM | Theater Talk | Samer Muhandes Autodesk | Booth 1429 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM | From Technology Adoption to Digital Maturity: Turning Technology into Operational Value | Theater Talk | Mahtab Barazandeh Autodesk | Booth 1429 |
| Tuesday | 1:30 PM | Getting the Most Out of Your Models: Leveraging the InfoWorks and Optimizer Integration | Theater Talk | Andrew Erikson, Optimatics | Booth 1429 |
| Tuesday | 2:30 PM | Capital Planning without Flashdrives, PDFs, or Shapefiles | Theater Talk | Tim Medearis Autodesk | Booth 1429 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM | Advancing AI for Stormwater and Collection Systems: From Theory to Implementation | Water-AI Nexus | Andrew Collier Autodesk Caroline Burger, Carollo Engineers | Water-AI Nexus Theater |
Join us at Booth 1429
At WEFTEC 2026, Autodesk is more than a booth. It’s a place to learn, connect, see new workflows in action, and talk about the challenges facing your organization. Stop by to:
- Attend our Theater Talks and learn from Autodesk experts and industry partners.
- See live demonstrations and talk directly with our water product specialists.
- Explore how connected digital workflows can support better decisions across the water lifecycle.
- Talk with us about resilience, digital maturity, drainage design, operations, asset management, and capital planning.
- Join our Happy Hour on Monday, September 28, from 4:00–5:00 PM.
Our “don’t miss” daily events
Autodesk will take the stage for two WEFTEC Product Showcases . We are also partnering with WEF’s Water-AI Nexus initiative to help advance practical, responsible AI applications for water.
Monday 9:00 AM @ Green Stage, Booth #5849
Designing Smarter Site Drainage with Integrated Green Stormwater Infrastructure with Zack DelGrosso, Technical Specialist, Water, Autodesk
Explore how integrated digital workflows can help engineers bring drainage analysis and green stormwater infrastructure into the design process earlier. Learn how teams can evaluate alternatives, improve collaboration, and design more resilient sites while connecting hydraulic performance with civil design.
Tuesday 9:45-10:30 AM @ Green Stage, Booth #5849
Using InfoWorks ICM to Support Collection System Planning and Operations with Stephen Johnson, PE, Associate, Freese and Nichols, Inc.
See how hydraulic modeling can extend beyond traditional planning studies to support a more connected approach to collection system management. This session will explore how InfoWorks ICM can help utilities understand system performance and turn modeling insights into better planning and operational decisions.
Wednesday 9:00 AM @ Water-AI Nexus
Advancing AI for Stormwater and Collection Systems: From Theory to Implementation with Andrew Collier, Autodesk & Caroline Burger, Carollo Engineers
Definitely don’t miss our Happy Hour
After a full first day of sessions, demos, and conversations, join us on Monday from 4:00–5:00 PM at Booth 1429. Stop by for drinks, networking, and a chance to connect with Autodesk experts, partners, customers, and your peers from across the water industry.
We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans. Let’s connect, share ideas, and explore how we can build a more resilient and connected water future together.