Consultants

Consultants and engineers play a pivotal role in designing and managing systems that ensure the availability of safe and clean water for all. We bring consultants together at ACE.

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Bring Your Expertise to ACE

Water professionals everywhere rely on consultants to work toward a sustainable future with reliable, in-depth information. ACE is the crucial event of the year for consultants to come together and discover new innovative technologies and products at the exhibit hall, network with manufacturers, and attend curated sessions.

Every year, AWWA strives to showcase new designs and equipment at the ACE Exhibit Hall and Innovation Hub. The Innovation Hub explores creative approaches to critical challenges like cybersecurity, sustainability, resource recovery, artificial intelligence, and next-generation treatment technologies. These events are created with our consultants in mind, hoping to connect you with the companies and thought leaders who are re-imagining how we protect, manage, and preserve our resources.

Event Highlight

Join Us for the Water Industry Luncheon

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 12:00–1:15 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Ticket Prices (valid through April 24):
Member: $85 per person or $850 per table of ten
Non-Member: $95 per person or $950 per table of ten

Relax and enjoy the catered lunch with your peers and listen to a variety of speakers, including our exciting ACE26 keynote speaker, Molly Bloom. The luncheon’s capacity is limited and a ticket purchase is required. You may register for the luncheon along with your ACE registration.

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More Events

Sunday, June 21	7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	WE ACE Golf Tournament The Water Equation ACE Golf Tournament is the perfect opportunity for networking and outdoor fun while supporting The Water Equation.
	9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Pre-Conference Workshop (PCW06): Practical ML/AI Applications for Water Planning, Management, and Optimization This workshop focuses on real-world applications of AI/ML tools. It is designed for water practitioners at all technical levels to go beyond the big picture discussion and focus on concrete applications to address a range of problems with minimal existing infrastructure. We will discuss real use cases and challenges, from asset management to streamlining data management and developing decision support tools – all using available and free or affordable technology.
	9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.	Pre-Conference Workshop (PCW07): Project Delivery Organizational Readiness: Supporting Teams in Early Planning, Procurement and Executing Your Capital Improvements Plan Few utilities are effectively measuring and communicating the value of their asset management efforts. This workshop will walk the audience through the development of an effective (i.e., realistic and aligned with organization goals) asset management value tracking framework. The workshop will focus on practical implementation factors, including data availability, organizational change management, and the importance of aligning your program with your business needs.
Monday, June 22	4:00 – 5:00 p.m.	No Water No Beer Happy Hour Join us in the Innovation Hub for the No Water No Beer Happy Hour! Meet water professionals highlighting the need for safe and clean water to make goods — like our favorite beer and refreshments.
TBD		Innovation Hub Tours — Dates & Times TBA For those interested in hands-on learning, the Hub Tours, led by Isle staff, guide you through the Hub floor to discuss the latest tools, and innovations in emerging water technology solutions, tailored for water professionals, students, and industry specialists.

Visit the Innovation Hub

Discover the future of water at the ACE26 Innovation Hub — a dynamic showcase of innovative solutions and forward-thinking discussions. This curated space brings together bright minds and transformative technologies in the water community, creating a vibrant platform for collaboration. Find our full list of exhibitors and sessions below.

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Educational Sessions

The ACE26 Educational Program features a compelling lineup of educational sessions. These sessions cover a wide variety of topics, such as PFAS updates, water reuse, water utility management, artificial intelligence, and more. We hope our educational program helps you get connected to new designs, ideas, and equipment, as well as offers you the opportunity to meet peers and experts in your field.

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AWWA Provides Certificates of Completion

Need PDHs to maintain your engineer’s license? We’ve got you covered! AWWA offers all attendees the opportunity to receive continuing education hours at ACE. By scanning in and out of sessions, attendees can earn AWWA Certificates of Completion, which can be downloaded from your AWWA account after the conference.

All approvals are at the discretion of your licensing agency, so be sure to check first. ACE is an excellent learning opportunity for all our attendees, no matter your water profession. Elevate your journey while supporting a brighter future for you and our water resources.

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Track Spotlights for Consultants

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

Explore All Tracks

Capital Improvement Projects

Water systems are a vital yet costly component of every community, scrutinized by policymakers and ratepayers. Capital improvement projects encompass the design, construction, and delivery of essential water infrastructure improvements. Explore innovative and sustainable designs, new building techniques and materials, and project delivery strategies.

Water Utility Management

Water providers play a crucial role in supporting the public and their communities. Water utility managers can expand their responsibilities by adopting a broader community stewardship role as part of their water service mission. Learn how to increase benefits, reduce impacts, and deliver service fairly across the entire service area.

Regulatory & Legislative Actions

With constantly evolving regulation, compliance, and policy issues, there’s always something new to address on the regulatory front. Uncover the latest developments on current issues and capture valuable tips for managing federal, state, provincial, and local issues that affect utility operations, management, and ultimately, the bottom line.

What Attendees Are Saying

“I felt the conference was a huge success. I felt it was extremely morale boosting, and I think it’s an event that would benefit anyone who attends. It reminded me of the importance of the work we do as water purveyors. I came back to the office and shared with all my colleagues all that I learned, as well as shared all the swag I received from the generous vendors. I quickly advocated for everyone to attend when given the chance.”

“I found ACE to be the perfect place to learn more about industry trends and how I can take some shared knowledge back to benefit my utility.”

“The best part of the conference was the networking – I saw former colleagues and classmates, met coworkers I hadn’t met yet, and met new people.”