Meetings & Events
ACE will feature many opportunities for networking and special events. Check back regularly as additional events and details become available.
*preliminary & subject to change
ACE Sunday Giveback: Soap Saves Lives Kit Building
Sunday, June 8 │ 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center
Make a meaningful impact and join our Soap Saves Lives Experience, where ACE volunteers can help assemble eco-friendly hygiene kits. Once completed, kits will be donated to two Denver Area organizations; Urban Peak and Dress for Success Denver. More information on each of these can be found below.
No registration is required. Look for signs by ACE Registration at the Convention Center at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Commitee Meetings
Coming Soon!
Check back in May for a full schedule of AWWA Committee Meetings being held during ACE25.
Expo Grand Opening
Monday, June 9 │ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Welcome to the ACE25 Exposition! Join us immediately following the Opening General Session for dedicated time with exhibitors.
Exhibit Hall Social Hour
Tuesday, June 10 │ 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Take this opportunity to unwind, network and explore the ACE exhibit hall. One complimentary beverage ticket will be attached to your badge.
First Time Attendee Program
Monday, June 9 │ 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Colorado Convention Center
Pre-registration is required. This program will help first-time attendees learn how to maximize your conference experiences and develop lasting connections.
Sign up during registration, or email service@awwa.org to have this event added to your existing registration. Welcome to all our first-time attendees!
George W. Fuller Awardee Breakfast
Wednesday, June 11 │ 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Hotel
This is a ticketed event for award winners and guests.
George Warren Fuller Awards are presented annually by the American Water Works Association to the sections’ respective selected members for their distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, brilliant diplomatic talent, and constructive leadership that characterized George Warren Fuller’s life. Pre-registration, additional payment, and a ticket are required for entry.
Emerging Leaders Reception
Tuesday, June 10 │ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Lucky Strike
Join us for this fun and interactive evening while you make lasting connections among your peers and industry leaders. Open to all students and young professionals (light appetizers and drinks provided).
Job & Education Fair
Tuesday, June 10 │ 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Booth 4000
Network with top companies and select universities in the water community at this event. The job fair is a fantastic opportunity to meet with thought leaders and professionals working in the water community. This fair will include Flash Resume Review and Interview with AWWA (3:30 – 5:00 p.m.). Bring your resume for review and practice your interviewing skills. Our partner, Water Equation, is providing professional headshots.
International Reception
Tuesday, June 10 │5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Hotel
The ACE International Reception is a light cocktail hour focused on networking and socializing with fellow water experts from around the world. We warmly invite any international participants at ACE to attend this event and meet with industry leaders in a relaxed, social setting.
Monday Keynote Address
Monday, June 9 │ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center
The A.P. Black Award was established in 1967 in honor of Dr. A.P. Black to recognize an individual who has made outstanding research contributions to water science and water supply practices over their career. The 2025 awardee is Karl Linden, PhD., Environmental Engineering professor at University of Colorado-Boulder.
Dr. Linden’s research investigates advanced and innovative UV systems for inactivation of pathogens and degradation of emerging contaminants. He received the 2013 Pioneer Award in Disinfection and Public Health from WEF, was WateReuse Association’s 2014 WateReuse Person of the Year, received 2019 Water Research Foundation Dr. Pankaj Parekh Research Innovation Award and was named the 2020 Clarke Prize Laureate.
Join us on Monday to hear from Dr. Linden as he shares his presentation, Water Treatment at the Speed of UV Light.
Opening General Session
Monday, June 9 │ 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Colorado Convention Center
Get ready to ELEVATE! Join your fellow ACE25 Attendees for an exciting Opening General Session.
AWWA is thrilled to welcome Kathryn Sorensen as this year’s Opening Keynote Speaker. Kathryn is the Director of Research at the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University. She served for many years as Director of Phoenix Water Services as well as Director of the city of Mesa’s Water Resources Department.
Presidential Gavel Passing Ceremony
Wednesday, June 11 │ 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center
Free and open to all attendees,
Join AWWA leaders at the Presidential Gavel Passing ceremony to hear from incoming AWWA President, Heather Collins. The ACE Wrap Party kicks off immediately following — and all attendees have two Wrap Party drink tickets attached to your badge.
Student & Young Professional Scavenger Hunt & Lunch with the Boss
Monday, June 9 │ 10:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center
Calling all students and young professionals to join us for either or both of these unique events.
Explore ACE via an interactive scavenger hunt, followed by ‘Lunch with the Boss’, a great opportunity to engage in conversation with water community leaders who will inspire you to take your career to the next level or learn about which AWWA committee you should join.
Water Industry Lunch
Tuesday, June 10 │ 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center
Ticketed event – $75 per person
Join us for our annual keynote luncheon featuring New York Times Bestselling Author and co-founder of The Buried Life Movement, Ben Nemtin.
From playing basketball with the President to having a beer with Prince Harry, from reuniting a father and son after seventeen years to surprising a young girl with a much-needed bionic arm—Nemtin’s bucket list quest has inspired millions to thrive personally and professionally. An acclaimed keynote speaker, he has headlined business conferences and Fortune 100 leadership teams around the world and is recognized as one of the “World’s Best Motivational Speakers” as well as a “World’s Top Organizational Culture Thought Leader”.
Water Equation Golf Tournament
Sunday, June 8 │ 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
City Park Golf Course, Denver, CO
This year, the Annual Water Equation (WE) Golf Tournament, presented by CoBank, will benefit the Dr. James K. Edzwald Scholarship.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry professionals while supporting Water Equation’s mission of investing in the next generation of the water workforce.
Water Equation WE Race for Water 5K
Sunday, June 8 │ 7:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Sculpture Park, Denver Performing Arts Center Complex
The annual WE Race for Water 5K marks the start of ACE25 in downtown Denver. Water Equation hosts the Race for Water 5K to support the Community Engineering Corps, a partnership between AWWA, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Engineers Without Borders-USA. Snacks and swag will be provided.
You may add your 5K registration to your ACE registration when you register or, if you have already registered for ACE, you may email we@awwa.org to register for the 5K. We hope to see you out there!
Wrap Party
Wednesday, June 11 │ 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Bluebird Terrace, Colorado Convention Center
Free and open to all ACE25 attendees!
Join AWWA leaders for the Presidential Gavel Passing ceremony at 4:30 p.m. followed by the ACE Wrap Party kicks off immediately following on the Bluebird Terrace. This is the perfect place to kick back, unwind, and celebrate a week well spent with your fellow water community.
All attendees have two drink tickets attached to your badge. Join us!