Dear Colleagues and Friends,
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
On behalf of the American Water Works Association( AWWA), I welcome you to the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado— home of AWWA’ s headquarters— for the AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition( ACE25).
This year’ s event centers on the theme“ Elevate,” which challenges each of us to raise the bar in every facet of water management. Over the next few days, we will explore how water professionals can elevate drinking water quality, excellence on the job, and their positive impact on the communities they serve.
As the premier global water conference, ACE25 will delve into the latest trends, technologies, and solutions shaping the future of water. Together, we will confront critical challenges facing our community, including aging infrastructure, climate change and water quality— all while advancing the goals of AWWA’ s exciting Water 2050 initiative.
ACE25 workshops and sessions will cover: Infrastructure— solutions for financing and managing critical infrastructure, including asset management strategies, risk assessment, and tools to make data-driven decisions.
Water quality and treatment— the best approaches to addressing PFAS, lead, and other public health challenges.
Water utility management— helping water utility managers and public officials be outstanding leaders in their communities.
Regulatory and legislative landscapes— gaining fresh insight into federal, state, provincial and local policy discussions.
Sustainability is also at the forefront of ACE25. We are taking intentional steps to minimize our environmental impact and promote responsible practices throughout the conference. Please join us by using the Voluntary Carbon Offset Dashboard, public transportation and ridesharing, and reusable water bottles.
I am proud of our dedicated programming for emerging water leaders. Our growing Young Professionals Program offers networking opportunities, career guidance, and leadership development to empower the next generation of water leaders— they are our future!
Let’ s make the most of our time together at ACE25, collaborating, innovating, and elevating the future of water. I look forward to connecting with you throughout the conference!
Warmly,
Cheryl
Porter AWWA President
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