GENERAL INFO
CONFERENCE POLICIES
CONTACT INFORMATION POLICY
When you registered for this event, you agreed that your contact information may be shared with exhibitors and / or sponsors.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM DISCLAIMER
While AWWA has taken care to ensure the qualifications of speakers, presenters and moderators at this conference, the opinions, comments and other views made by participants in his / her presentation( s) are not necessarily those of AWWA nor its officers, directors, planning committee or staff.
PHOTOGRAPHY & INFORMATION RELEASE POLICY
By registering for this event, conference participants agree to allow AWWA to use their likeness in any AWWA-related production or publication, including, but not limited to, emails, social media posts, printed materials, videos and websites. Additionally, participants agree to receive show-related and promotional emails from conference hosts and exhibitors through a third-party distributor. At no time, however, will attendees’ email addresses be sold or otherwise directly disclosed to exhibitors or conference vendors.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
AWWA Member Code of Practice prohibits sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual conduct at conferences, seminars and events. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including jokes and innuendo. Any person who believes a violation of the Member Code of Practice or other misconduct has occurred should report to the AWWA Director of Human Resources, Deputy Chief Executive Officer or any Presidential Officer. AWWA prohibits retaliation against any AWWA staff, volunteer, member, conference participants or other person for making a complaint under AWWA policy or for assisting in a complaint investigation.
SOCIAL MEDIA, CAMERA, AND CELL PHONE POLICIES
AWWA encourages the use of social media during our conferences and events. We welcome your pictures, quotes, and use of # AWWAACE.
Filming or live streaming of any presentation, session, or Exhibit Hall booth is prohibited without the permission of the presenter or exhibitor. Additionally, if you are unsure about whether it’ s appropriate to post a picture or quote, please speak with the presenter or exhibitor to request their permission prior to posting. Violation of this policy may result in confiscation of the media and removal from the event. This policy is intended to protect the intellectual property and hard work of both our presenters and exhibitors.
AWWA’ s conference proceedings will contain all presentations and additional materials provided by the presenters who wish to have their information published.
Attendees are asked to be respectful of their colleagues by turning off or silencing all mobile devices before entering meeting rooms.
TRANSPORTATION
HOTEL SHUTTLE BUS ROUTES
ACE18 shuttle service is provided on a limited schedule between Mandalay Bay Convention Center entrance, Excalibur Hotel, MGM Grand and MGM Signature Hotels, and New York, New York Hotel.
All shuttles board at the end of the Shark Reef Hallway and operate during the following peak times only:
Monday |
8:00 a. m.– 1:00 p. m. and 3:00 – 6:00 p. m. |
Tuesday – Thursday |
7:00 – 10:30 a. m. and 3:00 – 6:00 p. m. |
Route 1 Route 2
Excalibur / New York, New York MGM Grand / MGM Signature
In addition, the hotel’ s Mandalay Bay Tram service is available between Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur. The tram is located in the northeast corner of the casino, past House of Blues, and runs until midnight on weekdays and 2:00 a. m. Thursday – Saturday.
FACILITY TOURS
Pre-registered attendees should gather at the end of the Shark Reef hallway in Mandalay Bay 15 minutes before the departure times below. Hours listed include travel time. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes on all tours, no sandals.
Please bring a valid photo ID( driver’ s license or passport) along with your badge to board the bus.
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
T9
T17
T18
Hoover Dam Tour Wednesday, June 13 | 7:45 a. m.– 12:30 p. m.
Behind the Scenes of the Bellagio Fountain System Wednesday, June 13 | 8:00 a. m.– noon
MGM Sustainability Program at the MGM Grand Hotel Wednesday, June 13 | 8:30 a. m.– noon
Aquatic Life Support Systems of Shark Reef and Mirage Dolphin Habitat Wednesday, June 13 | 8:30 – noon
River Mountains Water Treatment Facility Thursday, June 14 | 7:30 a. m.– noon
Hoover Dam Tour Thursday, June 14 | 7:45 a. m.– 12:30 p. m.
Las Vegas Wash Tour & Clark County Wetlands Park Thursday, June 14 | 8:00 a. m.– 12:30 p. m.
Springs Preserve Behind the Scenes Thursday, June 14 | 8:30 a. m.– noon
Desert Princess Boat Tour at Lake Mead Cruises Thursday, June 14 | 10:30 a. m.– 4:00 p. m.
Las Vegas Wash Tour & Clark County Wetlands Park Wednesday, June 13 | 8:00 a. m.– 12:30 p. m.
Hoover Dam Tour Thursday, June 14 | 8:30 a. m.– 1:30 p. m.
On-site registration is not available for tours.
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