Conference Registration

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

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Online registration: will remain open throughout the week, and is a convenient alternative to waiting in line.
ALERT! Use only the official AWWA link below to register – be aware of fraudulent registration scams!

Onsite Registration & Badge Printing: Grand Lobby of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Open Sunday 7:30-5:00 and Monday 7:00-5:00
See all registration hours here

Badge printing stations are also available at the Marriott Marquis Hotel and the Westin Downtown Hotel on Sunday and Monday. All you need is your last name, or the barcode on your confirmation email.

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

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Scam Alert

Unfortunately, both hotel and registration scams are circling. Please use only the official AWWA registration link below.

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Registration Options & Fees

Onsite registration prices in effective through June 24:

ACE26 Registration Type	Member Rate (USD)	Non-Member Rate (USD)
Full Conference	$1,350	$1,750
One-Day Only	$950	$1,250
Exhibits-Only (non-exhibitors/non-utility)	$350	$450
Student Full Conference*	$80	$110
*Eligibility is verified

Pre-conference Workshops, Tours, & Public Officials

Available to Full Conference Registrants only.

Item Type	Member Rate (USD)	Non-Member Rate (USD)	Student (USD)
Pre-Conference Workshops	$385-490	$470-590	$80-130
Technical Facility Tours	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out
Public Officials Courses	$185 per course	$285 per course	N/A

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.