AWWA Annual Conference & Expo (ACE25)
AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) is the essential gathering for the water community. Join us on our journey to ensure heightened awareness, elevated standards, and innovative solutions that fuel safe and clean water. We remain committed to collaboration as the world evolves. See advanced technologies in the industry and gain new insights into our industry. Let us innovate together and ELEVATE the future of water.
- You will have in-person contact with key water industry prospects.
- You will have access to the daily dedicated Exhibit Hall hours.
- You will receive the free attendee mailing lists (downloadable for one pre-show and one post-show mailing).
- You will receive exclusive use of the ACE25 logo for your pre-conference promotions.
- You will have three complimentary booth registrations for exhibit booth staff (per 10’ x 10’ booth reserved). This includes access to professional sessions and networking events.
- You will get complimentary customer passes to invite prospects to visit your booth.
- You will be included in the ACE25 Exhibitor list, published in the June issue of our magazine, Journal AWWA (43,000 qualified circulation). You must be contracted by March 6, 2025.
- Your company name and booth number will be listed in the ACE25 Conference Program. The print edition is distributed on-site, with the digital edition available before, during, and after the conference. (Must be contracted by April 17, 2025).
- You will have access to the Exhibitor Education webinar hosted by AWWA.
- You will be listed in the ACE25 Events Mobile App. This includes your company’s name, description, offerings, and live links to your website and social media.
- You will be listed in the interactive online floor plan. The floor plan includes your company’s name, description, offerings, and website.
- You will get free Conference Proceedings for all of your registered booth staff.
- Our Exhibit Services Team will assist you and your company in having a positive conference experience.
AWWA’s Annual Conference & Exhibition is one of the largest gatherings of the global water community. ACE is the premier opportunity to showcase your company’s commitment and leadership in the water community. Being a sponsor at ACE is more than being seen; it is a statement of your presence and purpose in building a better world for better water. ACE brings together water professionals from every segment of the water community who seek up-to-date industry news, technology, and services.
The Innovation Hub provides a dedicated space for collaboration and knowledge sharing to help realize our shared vision for the future of the water community. If you are looking for a place to showcase your innovative solutions that help solve water sector challenges — you can find it here!
The Hub provides a place for thought leaders to come together and share creative ideas and designs, and fosters connections and collaboration on such topics as:
- Cybersecurity
- Sustainability and Resiliency
- Non-revenue Water
- Resource Recovery
- Water Reuse
- Artificial Intelligence
- 21st Century Infrastructure
- Source Water Protection Measures
- Next Generation Treatment Technologies
- The Innovation Hub, which is centrally located in the Exhibit Hall, features exhibit spaces reserved for emerging solution providers to showcase their novel technologies.
- Field validation in water or overlapping industries, via pilot testing or full-scale installations.
- Product must provide a clear advantage over traditional solutions already on the market.
- Companies who are current or past AWWA exhibitors do not qualify to exhibit in the Innovation Hub.
- Company generates less than $5M in revenue.
The ACE25 Exhibit Space Includes:
- Furnishings: table with storage (39 inches tall x 19 ½ inches wide), two stools, standard electric, carpeting, and signage. *Note: Pull up banners are NOT allowed in the Innovation Hub.*
- Company name and description listed in the online exhibitor directory and mobile app.
- Company name in the printed onsite program, if received by Monday, March 3, 2025.
- Two (2) Exhibitor Full-Conference registrations (technical sessions and exhibits included, no lunch).
- Exhibit Hall 24-hour perimeter security.
- Exhibitor access to the Exhibit Hall, professional sessions, and networking events.
- ACE Conference Proceedings for registered booth staff.
- Exhibiting companies are responsible for ordering internet, if needed.
The ACE25 Educational Program features a compelling lineup of educational sessions. From the latest PFAS updates to artificial intelligence, water reuse, life after lead service lines and so much more — we have got your water knowledge needs covered.
Our diverse sessions and events cater to all water sector professionals, from young professionals to seasoned experts. Participate in a Pre-conference Workshop on Sunday, June 8 (additional cost, registration required), or join us on Monday, June 9 as we kickoff ACE25 with a grand Opening General Session. Educational Sessions continue Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Explore the full lineup of ACE25 Educational Sessions or take a glimpse at the Schedule-at-a-Glance to plan your high-level itinerary.
Track: A Focus on PFAS
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Monday, June 9 | Room 501 – 502
This session will present the challenges, successes, performance, and lessons learned from water utilities with experience designing and operating full-scale PFAS treatment at their water treatment plants. Presentations will include utilities with groundwater and surface as well as GAC and IX treatment.
Track: The Future of Water | Roundtable Sessions
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Tuesday, June 10 | Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
Water 2050 is a collaborative initiative that envisions the future of water and charts a course for success and sustainability. This session will feature a conversation with members of Water 2050’s Equity, Access, and Community Engagement Strategic Implementation Team. We’ll discuss their intentions, the current state of consumer water knowledge, and the resources being developed.
Track: Legal, Financial, and Management
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Wednesday, June 11 | Four Seasons Ballroom 4
This session will look at the financial, legal, and management aspects of AI and how it is changing the game in the water sector. Case studies would present how water utilities are using and managing AI, the financial and legal challenges encountered, and possibly include the perspective(s) from AI companies and how they are supporting AI products/implementation and water utilities.
This year, ACE offers 22 Educational Session Tracks. These tracks have dozens of sessions housed under their areas of focus. By exploring the tracks, you can build your personalized ACE25 schedule of curated sessions!
Explore Our Tracks
Advances in Water Treatment
Join expert-led sessions to explore water treatment challenges and solutions, including filtration, contaminant control, and system optimization. Learn from case studies and AWWA’s 101 Series for foundational insights in conventional surface water treatment.
Research
Water research advances our understanding of challenges and solutions. Researchers explore cutting-edge treatment processes and technologies, addressing difficult contaminants. University Forums showcase the latest academic research, contributing to our knowledge of the water ecosystem.
Infrastructure Management
Water infrastructure is a major investment. Adopting asset management with inventories and condition assessments helps utilities make data-driven budget decisions while maintaining service levels. Attendees will explore risk, O&M, and asset management planning tools and strategies.
Distribution System Operation & Management
Aging pipes are deteriorating. Efficient design, management, and operation are vital. Learn about innovations and technologies for assessing, designing, and managing distribution system rehabilitation or replacement. Topics include plant safety, AMR/AMI, flushing, and cross-connection control.
A Focus on PFAS
Growing concern about PFAS in drinking water highlights broader contaminant issues. Understanding PFAS formation and transformation is key to remediation. Join experts to discuss detection, treatment, and stakeholder communication.
Intelligent Water
Intelligent water integrates smart technologies and data-driven solutions for efficient water management. Sensors, automation, and real-time analytics improve monitoring. Models and digital twins generate predictive scenarios, aiding utilities in effective operation and informed decision-making.
Capital Improvement Projects
Water systems are vital yet costly. Capital improvement projects involve designing, constructing, and delivering infrastructure enhancements. This session covers innovative designs, new building techniques, construction materials, and project delivery strategies.
The Latest on Lead & Copper
To comply with the Lead & Copper Rule Revisions, water utilities need resources for lead reduction plans and corrosion control. This session provides insights on the ruling’s impacts, helping stakeholders stay updated and prepare for changes.
Regulatory & Legislative Actions
With constantly evolving regulations, compliance requirements, and policies, there’s always something new to address on the regulatory front. Uncover the latest developments on current issues and learn tips for managing federal, state, provincial, and local activities that affect utility operations, management, and ultimately the bottom line.
The Future of Water | Roundtable Sessions
Water systems face climate-change challenges. Sessions cover funding, treatment, storage, distribution, and management needs, aiming to enhance the resilience and sustainability of water services for the future.
Legal, Financial, & Management
C-Suite water leaders balance risk, resilience, and corporate responsibility. They navigate economic, legal, and environmental concerns like the Colorado River, PFAS, bond ratings, and funding. Join experts discussing these important issues.
Water Use Efficiency Practices
Water use efficiency is essential for managing demand amid population growth and diminishing resources. Join experts to explore planning, demand-side management, outdoor efficiency, and technology for meaningful water efficiency benefits.
Utility Risk & Resilience
Extreme weather events have increased, making resilience efforts crucial for water utilities. These efforts save lives and taxpayer dollars. Join experts to discuss America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 and strategies for risk assessment and resilience against natural and cyber hazards.
Water in the West
Colorado and other western states face water challenges from droughts and extreme weather. Efforts include regulatory measures, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainable practices to ensure reliable water sources for agriculture, urban areas, and a growing population.
Water Resources Planning, Protection & Management
Protecting water resources requires an integrated approach, including conservation programs, potable reuse, watershed protection, groundwater management, and resilience. Join experts to discuss best practices for developing a robust water supply portfolio.
Reuse
To meet growing water demands, utilities are diversifying their portfolios. Potable reuse is becoming a viable option. Join experts to discuss challenges and strategies for implementing potable reuse as a new water source.
Water Quality Challenges
Discover cutting-edge information on contaminants in drinking water. Sessions cover treatment advances for PFAS, algae, inorganics, microbials, DBPs, and more. Explore case studies and the relationship between drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and stormwater.
Water Utility Management
Water providers support public health, economies, and social stability. Beyond their technical aspects, water quality and reliability are critical health, lifestyle, and social issues. Utility managers can adopt community stewardship to benefit and serve equitably, especially underserved neighborhoods.
Water Education & the Workforce
This session focuses on developing a skilled, diverse workforce to address aging infrastructure, emerging technologies, and sustainability. Training programs foster innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning, creating a resilient community for the evolving water sector.
Focused Insights Sessions
Introducing “Focused Insights” sessions at ACE25
Discover AWWA’s “Focused Insights” sessions; crafted for those seeking depth, clarity, and meaningful dialogue on specific water topics. These sessions are designed to be attended in full, allowing participants the time and space to gain a better understanding of broad concepts. Be on the lookout for this new indicator in our program to take advantage of these knowledge opportunities.
*Please note that partial attendance (of less than 30 minutes) will not meet the criteria for AWWA Certificates of Completion.*