AWWA Annual Conference & Expo

June 21-24, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

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ACE26

Water Heroes, Will You Answer the Call?

Calling all water heroes!

AWWA’s beloved mascot, Eddy, is suiting up for ACE26. Grab your cape, mask, and shield (or business cards, notebook, and dress shoes) and prepare for the largest annual gathering of drinking water professionals in North America. Join AWWA — and Eddy — in just a few short weeks in Washington, D.C., June 21-26, 2026. Now, more than ever, we need our water heroes to collaborate and innovate to build the future of water together. Will you answer the call?

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Bring Your Superpowers to ACE

Put your cape on and get in the action.

Advance Your Career

Advance Your Career

Power up your career and connect with fellow water heroes to collaborate on solutions that truly matter. ACE26 features sessions and events spanning the entire water community, offering fresh insights, practical solutions, and inspiration for every professional. Grab your cape and ascend to greatness!

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Competitions

Competitions

Is your utility made up of heroes like Captain Current, Valve Vindicator and the Drip Defender? Then assemble your team of water heroes and battle at the section level to win your spot at ACE26. Claim victory in competitions such as pipe tapping, top ops, and more!

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Sponsor

Sponsor

At the nexus of every successful conference are the valiant vanguards, whose support strengthens the mission of public health through clean and safe water.

Sponsors support the whole community ensuring a powerful conference of progress and innovation. Sponsoring ACE is more than being seen; it is a statement of your presence and purpose in building a better world through better water. Be a beacon for the water industry, be a sponsor.

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Your Contribution, Our Mission

Your Contribution, Our Mission

The ACE26 program is live, and our community of Water Heroes is ready to shine.

Through collaboration, creativity, and dedication, the full educational program is now published, and notifications have been sent to all presenters. This year’s lineup showcases the bold ideas, innovative solutions, and inspiring leadership that define our Water Heroes every day.

Thank you for the passion and expertise you bring to advancing the future of water. We can’t wait to celebrate your impact and see these sessions come alive at ACE26.

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Educational Sessions
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Opening General Session Keynote

Charles Fishman

Join us for the Opening General Session Keynote with Charles Fishman!
Monday, June 22│8:30-10:00 a.m.│Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 3rd Floor Ballroom

Charles Fishman is a journalist and author who is one of the most forceful, challenging, and inspiring public voices on water issues, speaking at venues ranging from MIT and UCLA to Hershey’s Chocolate and the U.S. State Department. Fishman’s recent book, The Big Thirst: The Secret Life & Turbulent Future of Water, is a bestseller that has changed how people think about, manage, and talk about water.

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Testimonials

“ACE is one of the most relevant informational forums available to drinking water professions today. It’s a great way to network and keep up to date in the fast moving industry of drinking water.”

“The annual ACE convention continues to provide an outstanding forum for learning and networking with exhibitors, water sector leaders and our peers.”

“ACE gave me the opportunity to interact directly with manufacturers and gain insights to how to address engineering issues on real projects.”

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Countdown to ACE 2026

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Hours

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ACE Scavenger Hunt
ACE Gavel Ceremony
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ACE International Reception
ACE Exhibition Hall
ACE Eddie
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ACE Awards
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ACE

By the Numbers

ACE is one of the global water community’s largest and most important annual gatherings. Water professionals return to ACE to discover the latest water information, learn skills and best practices, meet colleagues, share ideas and experiences, find new solutions, get inspired, and have fun. ACE provides fresh insights, new solutions, and powerful connections to water professionals everywhere.

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Countries

800

Utilities

450

Exhibitors

11,000 +

Attendees

440

Premier Presenters

6

Competitions

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AWWA Provides Certificates of Completion

All attendees can earn Certificates of Completion by scanning in and out of sessions at ACE. Every year, AWWA applies to state and provincial operator agencies for ACE. Learn more about how to access your certificates, and calculating credit hours.

Continuing Education
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