ACE23 will feature many opportunities for networking and special events.
A preliminary list of special activities is below - please continue to check back regularly
as additional events and details become available! 

Career Center Job Fair

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Career Center Job & Education Fair - located inside the ACE23 Exhibit Hall -  Booth #544

Committee Meetings

A list of AWWA Committee Meetings taking place during ACE23 will be available here by May 1, 2023.

Fireside Address

Monday, June 12, 2023 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Join us for this annual interactive session with leaders from the water community. 

First Time Attendee Program

Monday, June 12, 2023 | 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.

Stop by to learn how to maximize your conference experiences and develop lasting connections.

Golf Tournament benefiting Dr. Philip C. Singer Scholarship

Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 8:00 a.m.

AWWA Water Equation hosts its third annual hybrid golf tournament! Individual, Foursomes, and sponsorships are now available - Sign up today! 

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Networking Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Join us in the Exhibit Hall! One complimentary beverage ticket will be attached to your badge.

No Water, No Hockey Game

Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

ACE23 No Water… No Hockey Game – Ontario Vs. Illinois

Come out to this pre-ACE event to cheer on your water industry colleagues as the Illinois and Ontario Sections face-off in a hockey game supporting the Water Equation! Your ticket includes entry to the game, and access to a shuttle bus.

Adults $10

Children 12 and Under Free!

Learn More and Purchase Tickets Here!

Opening General Session

Monday, June 12, 2023 | 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Beanfield Centre Ballroom
Join your fellow ACE23 Attendees for an exciting Opening General Session! 

Join us for the OGS, featuring keynote speaker, Shawn Kanungo.  The theme of his presentation, Creating the Future, Together, links concepts from Water 2050 to explore how future – and, ultimately, creating the sustainable and resilient future that Water 2050 envisions for the water community. 
 

Presidential Gavel Passing Ceremony

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 4:45 – 5:15 p.m.

Join your fellow ACE23 attendees to celebrate the world of water! 

FREE and Open to All Attendees
Join AWWA leaders at the Presidential Gavel Passing ceremony to hear from new AWWA President, Patrick Kerr. The ACE Wrap Party kicks off immeditaly following. All attendees have two Wrap Party drink tickets attached to your badge. Join us!


 

Tap Water Taste Tests

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
 

People's Choice Competition
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 ~ 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The winner of the “People’s Choice” award is determined by conference attendees. 

Best of the Best
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 ~ 3:30-4:30 p.m.

The “Best of the Best” Water Taste Test is comprised of regional AWWA section winners of water taste test competitions. A panel of esteemed judges rates each water sample on its flavor characteristics. 

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Sponsored by Brown & Caldwell

Water Industry Luncheon

Tuesday, June 13, 2023  | Noon-1:15 p.m. 

Beanfield Centre Ballroom

Join us for our annual luncheon featuring a keynote address by four-time Olympic gold medalist, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, and medical doctor in family medicine - Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser.

Tickets $60 each | Full tables are also available for purchase.

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WE RACE for Water

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 6:30 a.m.

Start your day with a run or walk to benefit Community Engineering Corps. Register for WE RACE for Water today!

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Wrap Party

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Join your fellow ACE23 attendees to celebrate the world of water! 

FREE and Open to All ACE23 Attendees
Join AWWA leaders at the Presidential Gavel Passing ceremony to hear from new AWWA President, Patrick Kerr. The ACE Wrap Party kicks off immeditaly following and is the perfect place to kick back, unwind and celebrate the water community. All attendees have two drink tickets attached to your badge. Join us!

Hear What Attendees are Saying About ACE

"Perennial opportunity to learn, receive CEU's, network and make contacts, and have a good time for anyone remotely related to the water industry. A one stop shop and THE place to meet water industry needs."