Conference Registration

AWWA 2026 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

Page Content

Registration opens in December 2025!

AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition is one of the largest gatherings of water community professionals in the world. ACE features an exhibit hall, dozens of educational sessions, annual competitions, networking, and much more. Attendees will discover the latest strategies, technologies, and tools to address prominent challenges water systems face around the world.

Registration for ACE26 will open in December 2025. General pricing information is below.

ACE26
June 21-24, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.

General Information

Registration Assistance

For general registration questions, contact AWWA at service@awwa.org,
800.926.7337 or 303.794.7711
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST.

service@awwa.org

Justification Toolkit

Clearly articulate the connection between your organization’s needs and the benefits of attending ACE.

Download Toolkit

Educational Program

ACE26 Sessions will be released in February. Visit our Educational Sessions page to view tracks and learn more.

Educational Sessions

Password Assistance

If needed, please view this brief tutorial video to reset your AWWA password.

Video to Reset Password

Registration Options & Fees:

ACE26 Registration Type	Supersaver Member Rate (USD)	Supersaver Non-Member Rate (USD)
Full-Conference	$1,050	$1,350
Field Operator Full Conference*	$500	$750
Small Utilities Full Conference* (under 3500 customers)	$500	$750
Exhibitors-Only for Utility Employees*	$40	$175
Exhibits-Only (non-exhibitors/non-utilities)	$185	$185
Student Full Conference*	$50	$80
*Eligibility is verified

Pre-conference Workshops, Tours, & Public Officials

Available to Full-Conference Registrants only.

Item Type	Supersaver Member Rate (USD)	Supersaver Non-Member Rate (USD)	Supersaver Student (USD)
Pre-Conference Workshops	$185-290	$285-390	$80-130
Technical Facility Tours	$85	$85	$85
Public Officials Courses	$140 per course	$240 per course	N/A

Registration Category Inclusions

Registration Type	Educational Sessions	Exposition	Online Proceedings	Lunches in Expo Café (2)	Expo Happy Hour Drink Ticket (1)	Wrap Party Drink Tickets (2)
Full-Conference Registration	X	X	X	X	X	X
Exhibits-Only (non-exhibitors)		X	X		X	X
Water/Wastewater Utility Employee Exhibits-Only		X	X		X	X
Full-Conference Student Registration	X	X	X	X	X	X
Field Operator Full-Conference Registration	X	X	X	X	X	X
Small Utilities Full-Conference Registration	X	X	X	X	X	X
Spouse/Guest		X			X	X

Not a Member? Join Now & Save!

Join Now

Cancellation Policy

AWWA must receive cancellations in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted. All cancellations dated on or before April 24, 2026 will receive a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee. After April 24, cancellations will not be refunded; however, substitute registrants are welcome. Email requests for substitutions or cancellations to service@awwa.org.

Information Release, Conference Policies, & Code of Conduct

By registering for an AWWA event or program, attendees agree to abide by the conference policies and code of conduct. As part of your event registration personal contact data such as name, address, and email were collected and may be used by AWWA and approved third parties. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Privacy Policy outlines its commitment to protecting user privacy, including compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Visit awwa.org/privacy-policy for additional information. AWWA will take appropriate measures to ensure the security of its information systems and the data collected during the event and expects all participants to use AWWA’s digital resources responsibly and in accordance with applicable policies. As a reminder, by allowing your badge to be scanned for lead retrieval, you are providing your full contact information (address, email, phone, etc.) to the exhibitors.