Xylem highlights the extraordinary partnerships making water utilities more resilient at WEFTEC Connect 2020

Extraordinary times call for an all-digital experience with virtual meetings, on-demand product demos, exclusive videos, and live streaming panel discussions throughout weeklong event

Charlotte, N.C.,  – Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is highlighting the Extraordinary Partnerships driving the water utility industry’s resilience amidst these Extraordinary Times at this year’s Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), Oct. 5-9. The company is offering dozens of digital presentations and interactive discussions on the event’s new Connect platform.

“While 2020 has been a challenge for many of us, it’s also provided our industry with opportunities to innovate, collaborate and advance our approach to water and wastewater management,” said Joe Johnston, Vice President, Water Infrastructure – North America, Xylem. “Xylem is proud of our longstanding partnerships with WEF, our customers and our channel partners. We’re continuously working to strengthen these relationships and help our partners succeed through tough times like these and well into the future with our comprehensive solutions and expanded digital and services offerings.”

Xylem is showcasing its solutions, people and partnerships throughout the week and addressing five key water utility challenges – many of which have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic:

• Operating strategy, costs and labor
• Stormwater and flooding
• Aging infrastructure
• Stressed water supply
• Regulatory compliance

Xylem Happenings at WEFTEC Connect 2020

Xylem’s virtual booth is staffed with subject matter experts representing many of its brands and digital solutions, including – Flygt, Godwin, Goulds Water Technology, Leopold, MJK, Pure Technologies, Sanitaire, Smith-Blair, Wedeco, Xylem Decision Intelligence, and YSI – who will be answering questions in real-time from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT daily. Interested attendees can book one-on-one virtual meetings with a Xylem partner by visiting Xylem’s WEFTEC event page: www.xylem.com/weftec.

An exclusive video series featuring Xylem leaders on the importance of extraordinary partnerships and innovative solutions during these challenging times, will be streamed on Xylem’s social media channels, including YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter at 1 p.m. EDT daily Oct. 5-7. The video discussion schedule is as follows:

• , Oct. 5, 2020 – 1 p.m. EDT – Making These Extraordinary Times an Opportunity for the Water Sector with Matthew Pine, Senior Vice President & President, Applied Water Systems and Americas Commercial Team, and Joe Johnston, Vice President of Water Infrastructure, North America.
• , Oct. 6, 2020 – 1 p.m. EDT – The Extraordinary Partnerships and Innovations Behind Water Utility Resilience featuring Patrick Decker, President & Chief Executive Officer and Al Cho, Vice President & General Manager.
• , Oct. 7, 2020 – 1 p.m. EDT – Predicting and Preventing Pandemic Impacts: Wastewater Analytics that Mitigate Outbreaks, a discussion with Kerry Hubbard, Outdoor Water Monitoring Specialist, and Anthony Rohrer, Associate Product Manager, Water Quality.

Technical presentations, panel discussions and live Q&A sessions on topics, including PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane, proactive pump and asset monitoring, data-enabled collection and treatment optimization solutions, and clog free pumping technologies will take place during the show’s Power Hours from 12:30-2:30 p.m. EDT each day. Fifteen video demonstrations highlighting Xylem’s breadth of integrated solutions for utilities will be accessible at set times each day of the event. Formal presentation titles and the complete Xylem WEFTEC schedule are available here.

In addition to the on-demand and live digital sessions offered on Xylem’s WEFTEC event page, attendees will also get access to critical content designed for water utility professionals, municipalities, and other water-focused organizations, including Xylem’s 2019 Sustainability Report and white papers on topics such as urban resilience and the company’s proprietary Decision Intelligence offerings. Additional critical partnerships Xylem has through its social investment and corporate philanthropic program Watermark, will be featured as well.

Another way Xylem is partnering with WEF at WEFTEC Connect 2020 is by moderating and participating in a panel discussion on the topic of Diversity & Inclusion in the water sector titled, Diversity and Inclusion Professional Societies Case Study on Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. EDT.

Later that evening (Oct. 7) at 5 p.m. EDT, Xylem will accept the Innovative Technology Award for the Flygt MAS 801 monitoring system in the Operational Design category at the Water Environment Federation’s virtual awards ceremony. The Flygt MAS 801 helps operators maximize pumping energy and diagnose issues using pump performance data and station conditions. MAS 801 is an important tool that connects the digital monitoring system and Xylem’s expert service capabilities with utilities.

The complete schedule of Xylem activities and all of Xylem’s WEFTEC 2020 digital content, including exclusive access to case studies, videos and presentations will be uploaded continuously to Xylem’s comprehensive WEFTEC 2020 event page.

Additional Xylem WEFTEC 2020 Partnerships

Xylem is sponsoring WEFTEC 2020’s mobile application, which enables all attendees to customize their event schedule, access sessions from anywhere, and set-up virtual meetings directly with exhibitors.

The company is also a key sponsor and participant in the 2020 InFLOW STEMPath program (Introducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water), with Al Cho, Vice President and General Manager, Xylem, kicking off the week’s events as a featured panelist for the Water Leader/Industry Giants event on Oct. 1. The sponsorship also includes a recruitment scavenger hunt and networking events.

Attendees can register for a free hall pass for access to Xylem’s virtual booth with event code EVITE2305. Instructions on how to claim a pass are here.

Extraordinary Times call for Extraordinary Partnerships. Xylem invites you to join WEFTEC Connect 2020 and partner with us as we look to solve the future of water together.

Follow Xylem and its brands on social media – Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube – and at hashtag #WEFTEC20 throughout the show. Listen to “Through the Water Cycle,” a series dedicated to the water utilities industry on Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere podcasts are available.

About Xylem

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to solving critical water and infrastructure challenges with technological innovation. Our more than 16,000 diverse employees delivered revenue of $5.25 billion in 2019. We are creating a more sustainable world by enabling our customers to optimize water and resource management, and helping communities in more than 150 countries become water-secure. Join us at www.xylem.com.