SPECIAL EVENTS
DIVERSITY EVENTS
DIVERSIFY YOUR NETWORK COFFEE
Tuesday, June 12 | 10:00 – 11:00 a. m. Expo Café in the Exhibit Hall
Come for the coffee, stay for the conversations with AWWA and water industry leaders. This meet and greet is presented by the AWWA Diversity & Member Inclusion Committee.
WOMEN IN WATER MEETUP
Tuesday, June 12 | 11:30 a. m.– 1:30 p. m. Expo Café in the Exhibit Hall
Join your female peers at this casual lunch meetup in the Expo Café. This is your opportunity to catch up with colleagues, meet new friends, and share your work experiences. Full ACE Registration includes a free lunch ticket— be sure to have it with you. Look for special signage and your friends.
UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF WOMEN LEADERS( NOT JUST FOR WOMEN!)
Tuesday, June 12 | 3:00 – 4:30 p. m. Room: Banyan B
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During this special panel and networking event, you will have the opportunity to learn from trailblazers in the industry. These panelists are not only paving the way in their organizations, they are giving back to future female leaders. Panelists will share lessons learned, joyful and difficult moments as well as career advice. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network with the panelists and other attendees. This is a must-attend event for women who want to expand their influence and create meaningful change in the water industry. Panelists are JaNell Cook, West Region Director, Water, HDR; Angel Duncan, PhD, Professor and Leadership Consultant, The Global Voice & Associates; Catrice Jones, North Carolina AWWA-WEA Executive Director; and Carla A. Reid, General Manager, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
WED27 RECHARGING THE WORKFORCE
Wednesday, June 13 | 1:30 – 4:30 p. m. Room: Breakers EF
The USEPA predicts that in the next 10 years more than a third of water and wastewater utility workers will retire. This session will look to the past, present, and future of Nevada to tell stories of how tapping into new resources can greatly benefit an industry. By understanding the struggles and triumphs associated with reaching out to underrepresented communities, we can strengthen the water industry. It was been widely proven that better solutions come from a diverse team.
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DIVERSITY & MEMBER INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, June 14 | 9:00 – 11:00 a. m. Room: Palm F
Join AWWA Diversity & Member Inclusion Committee members at their official committee meeting. This meeting is open to all interested parties, and we encourage participation.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER
Open Exhibit Hall Hours Exhibit Hall— Booth # 30011
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Welcome international attendees! We encourage you to visit the International Resource Center and take advantage of the many resources available to you, including an international attendee lounge, and the list of ACE attendees sorted by country. Staff and volunteers will also be available to answer your questions about the professional program, technical tours, local areas of interest, and all the activities at the conference.
INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION
Tuesday, June 12 | 5:30 – 7:00 p. m. Room: South Seas Ballroom AB
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Each year, AWWA takes great pleasure in hosting a reception specifically for our international visitors. This is an excellent opportunity to socialize with colleagues from around the world, renew old acquaintances, make new friends, and simply network. AWWA’ s leadership and International Council members will be available to meet and discuss international issues in a relaxed, social atmosphere. AWWA’ s CEO and President will both be available for photo opportunities with international attendees.
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SESSIONS
Wednesday, June 13
WED03 Solving Water Challenges Through Technology— Global Case Studies 8:30 – 11:30 a. m. Room: Breakers GH See page 62 for more information
WED29 Innovative Approaches to Overcoming Water Management Challenges( Part 1) 1:30 – 4:30 p. m. Room: Breakers GH See page 73 for more information
Thursday, June 14
THU41 Innovation Approaches to Overcoming Water Management Challenges( Part 2) 8:30 – 11:00 a. m. Room: Breakers GH
See page 94 for more information