2026 Schedule-at-a-Glance

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

ACE26 will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, unless otherwise noted. Schedule is subject to change. Times below are Eastern time.

Sunday, June 21, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Registration Open
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Pre-Conference Workshops (additional fee, limited capacity; times vary)

Monday, June 22, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Registration Open
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.	Opening General Session
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Educational Sessions

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Registration Open
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Facility Tours (additional fee, limited capacity; times vary)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Educational Sessions
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.	Water Industry Luncheon

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Registration Open
8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Facility Tours (additional fee, limited capacity; times vary)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Educational Sessions
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open
4:45 – 6:30 p.m.	Presidential Gavel Passing & ACE26 Wrap Party