I am a Presenter| ACE

ACE Presenter and Moderators

Congratulations on being selected to present at ACE25!
The accept/decline notifications were emailed February 12, 2025. 

If you have not received a notification, please check spam, junk, clutter and quarantine filters. If nothing is there, let us know and we will process resends as quickly as possible. Reach out to us at educationservices@awwa.org. Please add both service@awwa.org and educationservices@awwa.org to your safe senders list.


Access the ACE25 Speaker Portal HERE

Important ACE Deadlines  
Abstract submissions due Thursday, September 26, 2024 - CLOSED
Acceptance/decline notices sent Week of February 10, 2025
Presenter Info Sessions with AWWA March 4, 2025
Speaker Portal opened March 5, 2025
Upload Headshots and Bios by April 25, 2025
Uploaded PowerPoint presentations due June 6, 2025
ACE Sessions occur in Denver, CO June 8-11, 2025
Creative Commons Forms & Proceedings due  June 20, 2025
ACE26 Call for Abstracts opens Mid-July 2025

Moderators, Presenters, & Volunteers

No matter your role at ACE it’s crucial to plan and prepare to ensure that your session is a success. We outline the top of mind expectations below, but for more details on planning your presentation, view our best practices Guide for Water Professionals.

Presenters

  • Please watch the recording from our ACE25 Kick Off Meeting. 
  • Review the Kick Off Meeting Details as needed.
  • Access the ACE Speaker Portal to accept your presentation ASAP!
  • Upload your biography and photo; due April 25 to guarantee inclusion in the program.
  • All presenters are required to use the ACE PowerPoint template. 
  • ACE presenters must upload their presentations to our central Presentation Management System, Conventus. This will be released mid-April.
  • Join our next webinar: Know Before You Go! Tuesday, April 22. 
  • Poster presenters are responsible for designing, printing, and transporting their poster to conference. Template examples can be provided upon request; there is no requirement to upload these in advance.
  • All presenters are responsible for registering themselves for the conference. ACE does not have a discounted presenter rate.

Moderators

  • Please watch the recording from our ACE25 Kick Off Meeting.  
  • Review the Kick Off Meeting Details as needed. 
  • Access the ACE Speaker Portal to download your Moderator Report. 
  • Upload your biography and photo; due April 25 to guarantee inclusion in the program.
  • Attend the Moderator Training webinar, hosted Tuesday, May 6.
  • Connect with your session presenters. Contact info all presenters will be available via ‘Moderator Report’ in your Speaker Portal.
  • Moderators are encouraged to join the Know Before You Go! webinar Tuesday, April 22.
  • All moderators are responsible for registering themselves for the conference. ACE does not have a discounted moderator rate.
 

Key Roles

All presenters, moderators, and event volunteers are selected through AWWA conference planning committees; please reach out to EducationServices@awwa.org if you are interested in contributing at an AWWA event.

Your Presenter Services Team:

Olivia Fontaine Doucet, Senior Presenter Coordinator
ofontaine@awwa.org

 Lindsey Richeaux, Senior Manager, Event Tech & Engagement
lricheaux@awwa.org

AWWA Education Services
EducationServices@awwa.org

AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) is where water innovation meets inspiration, and our 2025 theme is about reaching new heights. Let’s innovate together and ELEVATE the future of water at ACE25. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a rising star, ACE25 is your platform to share your groundbreaking ideas, connect with industry leaders, and contribute to the progress of the water sector.

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