International

To foster collaboration for our international guests, ACE features networking opportunities, events and topics with global appeal throughout the conference and professional program.

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Join Us at ACE!

AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition is one of the largest gatherings of water community professionals in the world. More than 50 countries are represented at ACE each year by companies, academics, and individuals working in water. ACE is the top opportunity to network with experts in your field from around the globe.

At AWWA, we pride ourselves on our support for the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the I.M.P.A.C.T. initiative to build a better world for people everywhere by 2030. At ACE, you will learn best practices, attend a variety of curated events, and discover new technologies being pioneered in water to build a better future for everyone.

Though AWWA is headquartered in North America, our footprint is everywhere there is water. Our international reach hopes to support global water solutions through networking, events, sessions, and more at ACE.

Visa Invitation Letter Request

If you need an invitation letter to secure your visa to attend ACE, visit our Visa Letter Request page below. Requests will be honored for attendees and presenters with the intent to register. The invitation does not represent any personal knowledge by AWWA as to the propriety of your admission into the United States. Please also check with the Embassy in your country about Visa Waiver Program and other details related to tourism.

Please note that this letter is simply meant to support you in securing your visa to attend an AWWA conference and is not, itself, a visa for entry.

Visa Request Letter

U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

To guide global collaboration on sustainability the United Nations defined 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs represent the world’s best plan to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, the SDGs are a call for action by all countries — poor, rich and middle-income — to promote prosperity while protecting the environment.

AWWA’s work directly supports these SDGs:
#6: Clean Water and Sanitation
#5: Gender Equality
#10: Reduced Inequalities

While visiting us at ACE, please stop by the AWWA Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall to learn more. Additionally, our ACE Sustainability and Impact initiative offers excellent resources to help you understand how AWWA is committed to building a better future for everyone.

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Track Spotlights for International Attendees

Build your ACE itinerary and team up with your fellow water heroes!

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Advances in Water Treatment

Explore recent developments in water treatment challenges and solutions. Topics include best practices for conventional/biological filtration, inorganic contaminant control, optimization of treatment system performance, and more. Engage with case studies that offer practical examples of successful solutions in action, or with our 101 Series for fundamentals.

Water Quality Challenges

This track highlights the latest results and methods for addressing drinking water issues. Topics include PFAS, algae, manganese and inorganic contaminants, non-point source pollutants, microbial and emerging contaminants, DBPs, and premise plumbing. Examine the connections between drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and stormwater from a water-quality perspective.

Reuse

To meet increasing and stressed water supply demands, utilities are seeking to diversify their portfolios. Potable reuse is becoming a viable option for more water utilities. Join experts as they discuss the challenges and identify proven strategies for implementing potable reuse as an additional water source. 

Contact AWWA

For further inquiries about ACE and International resources and activities, email internationalsupport@awwa.org.

This is an exclusive channel for International attendees to find information and support for the AWWA Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE).

internationalsupport@awwa.org

What Attendees Are Saying

“This was our first time participating in a water treatment exhibition in the USA, and we were able to learn what kind of products are in demand in the US market. We were able to meet with potential suppliers who could be involved in our business, exchange greetings, and explain the overview of our business.”