ACE25 AT A GLANCE
When: June 8-11, 2025
Where: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
Website: www.ace.awwa.org
The American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) is the essential gathering for the water community. Taking place June 8 through 11 in the Mile-High City of Denver, Colorado, AWWA ACE is on a journey to ensure heightened awareness, elevated standards, and innovative solutions that fuel safe and clean water. AWWA remains committed to collaboration as the world evolves, and at ACE25, attendees can see advanced technologies in the industry and gain new insights into the industry with the shared goals to innovate together and elevate the future of water.
THE PLACE TO BE FOR PROFESSIONALS
Attending ACE is a key investment in any operator’s career. No matter which aspect of the water industry attendees represent, they can explore the exhibit hall, network with experts, and attend educational sessions tailored to their specific career path. The ACE educational program includes practical sessions focusing on high-priority issues that water operators face on the job. The ACE Exhibit Hall is the top place where operators can explore new products and innovation showcases, right alongside tried-and-true solutions for the water community.
ACE is the perfect place to network with peers and industry leaders from all around the world. Additionally, the ACE competitions, such as Pipe Tapping, the AWWA Meter Challenge, Hydrant Hysteria, and Top Ops, are opportunities to showcase technical skills or watch and enjoy the camaraderie. All competitions occur between active AWWA members, so attendees can trust these are today’s best practices on display.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
The ACE25 Educational Program features a compelling lineup of educational sessions. From the latest PFAS updates to artificial intelligence, water reuse, life after lead service lines, and so much more. This event has got attendees’ water knowledge needs covered.
ACE25’s diverse sessions and events cater to all water sector professionals, from young professionals to seasoned experts. Attendees can participate in a pre-conference workshop on Sunday, June 8 or begin the following day as AWWA officially kicks off ACE25 with a grand opening general session. Educational sessions continue throughout the entire ACE25 schedule, so attendees should expect a high-level itinerary of knowledge. AWWA ACE25 also offers Certificates of Completion for attending educational sessions as well as operator CEUs for many state and provincial operator agencies.
INNOVATION HUB
The Innovation Hub is a curated space designed to celebrate and embrace change, highlight emerging technologies and trends, and engage in meaningful conversations to advance a sustainable and resilient water future. The companies in the Hub are transforming the world’s water future through their innovative solutions.
The Innovation Hub provides a dedicated space for collaboration and knowledge sharing to help realize the industry’s shared vision for the future of the water community. If attendees are looking for a place to showcase their innovative solutions that help solve water sector challenges, it can be found here.
The Hub provides a place for thought leaders to come together and share creative ideas and designs, and fosters connections and collaboration on such topics as cybersecurity, sustainability and resiliency, non-revenue water, resource recovery, water reuse, artificial intelligence, twenty-first century infrastructure, source water protection measures, and next generation treatment technologies.