Presenter Resources

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ACE Presenters & Moderators

Welcome, Water Heroes!

The ACE26 program is now live, and presenter notifications have been distributed. Our Presenter Kickoff Webinar was held February 17 – watch the recording to learn the answers to many frequent questions.

As you prepare to take the stage, note the important deadlines below, and be sure you’re receiving all important updates from the AWWA Presenter Services team. Add EducationServices@awwa.org and service@awwa.org to your safe sender’s list so nothing slips through the cracks.

We’re thrilled to showcase the expertise, innovation, and leadership you bring to the water sector. Thank you for stepping up, sharing your knowledge, and helping shape an unforgettable ACE26 experience.

Watch the Presenter Kick-off Webinar

Important ACE Presenter Deadlines

Abstract submissions due	Thursday, September 26, 2025 – CLOSED
Acceptance/decline notices sent	February 2026 – SENT
Presenter Kickoff Webinar	February 17, 2026 – answers most common questions! Watch the recording
Access Your Speaker Portal	After watching the Kickoff Webinar, access the Portal here
Reserve Your Hotel Room	Book now for best selection (limited inventory through May 22)
Moderator Training Webinar	April 21, 2026 – a recording will be posted here
Register for the Conference	April 24, 2026 – supersaver rates end (watch the Kickoff Webinar for registration details)
Upload Headshots and Bios by	May 8, 2026 (watch the Kickoff Webinar for details)
Presenter & Moderator Know Before You Go Webinar	June 9, 2026 – a recording will be posted here
PowerPoint Presentations Due	June 17, 2026 (watch the Kickoff Webinar for details)
ACE Sessions Occur in Washington, D.C.	June 21-24, 2026
Creative Commons Forms & Proceedings due	July 2026 (watch the Kickoff Webinar for details)

Moderators, Presenters, & Volunteers

No matter your role at ACE, thoughtful preparation is key to delivering a successful session. This page will be your go to resource as we gear up for ACE26.

Notifications were launched on February 6, 2026. If you are expecting a message from us, please add service@awwa.org and educationservices@awwa.org to your safe sender’s list to ensure you receive all important updates.

If you have not received your notification by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, please check your spam, clutter, or quarantine folders. If it’s still missing, reach out to us at EducationServices@awwa.org and we’ll resend it as quickly as possible.

Access the Speaker Portal

Watch the Presenter Kick-off Webinar

Guide for Water Professionals

Education Services

Meet the Presenter Services Support Team

We are here to help and answer questions at any step in the process.

800.926.7337

EducationServices@awwa.org

Olivia Fontaine Doucet

Senior Presenter Coordinator

Meredith Taggart

Presenter Coordinator

Additional Presenter Opportunities

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