AWWA ACE26 (Annual Conference & Exposition)

AWWA ACE26 (Annual Conference & Exposition), the American Water Works Association's flagship annual gathering, convenes June 21-24, 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre in Washington, D.C. for the 143rd edition. The four-day event brings together thousands of water utility professionals, municipal engineers, operators, consultants, government officials, and manufacturers from utilities, agencies, academia, and the water equipment industry. The conference features 200+ educational sessions addressing water utilities' most pressing challenges: climate resilience, infrastructure renewal, public health protection, workforce development, technological innovation, and operational sustainability. A 450-booth exposition showcases the latest products, treatment technologies, smart metering systems, distribution infrastructure, water quality monitoring equipment, and digitalization solutions serving the drinking water sector. AWWA membership networking strengthens water-sector workforce capacity nationwide and highlights proven utility innovations.