Activities, Events, and Meetings

Community Impact Starts Here

Returning in 2026, the ACE Sunday Giveback Activity invites Water Heroes to kick off the conference with purpose. In 2025, attendees joined the Soap Saves Lives Experience, assembling eco-friendly hygiene kits to support the local Denver community. While plans for the 2026 activity in Washington, D.C. are still being finalized, we are committed to creating an opportunity for hands-on impact. Stay tuned!

The ACE26 Committee Meetings schedule will be released in April 2026.

Please check back!

Monday, June 22 │ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

Welcome to the ACE26 Exposition! Join us immediately following the Opening General Session for dedicated time with exhibitors.

Monday, June 22 │ 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Walter E. Washington 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!

Wednesday, June 24 │ 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Marriott Marquis 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.

Tuesday, June 23 │ 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

Connect with leading companies and top universities shaping the future of water. Tuesday’s job and education fair offers a chance to engage with potential employers across the water sector. Plus, take advantage of AWWA’s flash resume review.

Tuesday, June 23 │ 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center

10 Years, 10 Leaders: Celebrating and Showcasing Excellence in Lead Service Line Replacement
Hosted by the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaboration

The Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative is a cohort of 29 national organizations committed to accelerating the full replacement of lead service lines across the country. For ten years, the Collaborative has helped communities build effective LSL replacement programs through shared tools, cross-sector knowledge exchange, and highlighting innovative solutions. In this session, the Collaborative will recognize individuals and organizations doing exceptional work to advance LSL replacement across 10 categories, including community engagement, leveraging effective partnerships, enhancing equity in LSL programs and others. Through panel discussions, honorees will share insights on what’s made their approaches effective and how that may be transferable to other programs.

Tuesday, June 23 │ 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Molly Blume, Keynote  (Ticketed event)

Join us for our annual keynote luncheon and purchase your ticket today to hear from Molly Bloom, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and the inspiration behind the Hollywood film Molly’s Game.

Sunday, June 21 │ 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Laurel Hill Golf Course

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.

Wednesday, June 24 │ 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Free and open to all ACE attendees!

The ACE Wrap Party kicks off at 5:00 p.m., immediately following the Presidential Gavel Passing Celebration. The annual ACE Wrap Party is the perfect place to kick back, unwind, and celebrate a week well spent with your fellow water community members.

Location details to be announced.