Conference Registration

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

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Rates Increase Soon!

Early bird prices expire on April 24 – so sign up today! General pricing information is below.

AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition is one of the largest gatherings of water community professionals worldwide. ACE features four days of educational programs, an exhibit hall, annual competitions, networking events, and much more. Attendees will discover the latest strategies, technologies, and tools to address prominent challenges water systems face everywhere.

ACE26
June 21-24, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.

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General Information

Registration Assistance

For general registration questions, contact AWWA at service@awwa.org,
800.926.7337 or 303.794.7711
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST.

service@awwa.org
Workshops & Tours

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Utility Employees Group Offer

Register five full-conference attendees, get the sixth free. All six forms must be submitted together.

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Justification Toolkit

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Registration Options & Fees

Register early to receive the best rate. Early bird rates will end on April 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

ACE26 Registration Type

Early Bird Member Rate (USD)

Early Bird Non-Member Rate (USD)

Full Conference

$1,050

$1,350

Field Operator Full Conference*

$500

$750

Small Utilities Full Conference* (under 3500 customers)

$500

$750

Exhibits-Only for Utility Employees*

$40

$175

Exhibits-Only (non-exhibitors/non-utility)

$185

$185

Student Full Conference*

$50

$80

*Eligibility is verified

Pre-conference Workshops, Tours, & Public Officials

Available to Full Conference Registrants only.

Item Type

Early Bird Member Rate (USD)

Early Bird Non-Member Rate (USD)

Early Bird Student (USD)

Pre-Conference Workshops

$185-290

$285-390

$80-130

Technical Facility Tours

$85

$100

$70

Public Officials Courses

$140 per course

$240 per course


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Registration Category Inclusions

Registration Type

Educational Sessions

Exposition

Online Proceedings

Full-Conference Registration

X

X

X

Exhibits-Only (non-exhibitors)

X

X

Water/Wastewater Utility Employee Exhibits-Only

X

X

Full-Conference Student Registration

X

X

X

Field Operator Full-Conference Registration

X

X

X

Small Utilities Full-Conference Registration

X

X

X

Spouse/Guest

X

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Cancellation Policy

AWWA must receive cancellations in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted. All cancellations dated on or before April 24, 2026 will receive a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee. After April 24, cancellations will not be refunded; however, substitute registrants are welcome. Email requests for substitutions or cancellations to service@awwa.org.

Information Release, Conference Policies, & Code of Conduct

By registering for an AWWA event or program, attendees agree to abide by the conference policies and code of conduct. As part of your event registration, personal contact data such as name, address, and email were collected and may be used by AWWA and approved third parties. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Privacy Policy outlines its commitment to protecting user privacy, including compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Visit awwa.org/privacy-policy for additional information. AWWA will take appropriate measures to ensure the security of its information systems and the data collected during the event and expects all participants to use AWWA’s digital resources responsibly and in accordance with applicable policies. As a reminder, by allowing your badge to be scanned for lead retrieval, you are providing your full contact information (address, email, phone, etc.) to the exhibitors.