SPECIAL EVENTS
STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
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T U E S DAY, J U N E 11
FRESH IDEAS POSTER
COMPETITION AND DISPLAY
M O N DAY, J U N E 10
FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE PROGRAM
Pre-registration was required
7:30–8:15 a.m. | Room: 205/207
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STUDENT & YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
SCAVENGER HUNT
10:00–11:30 a.m. | Room: 205/207
Here’s a fun way to meet some of your peers and explore the
Exhibit Hall at the same time. Your team will be challenged to
navigate through 450 exhibitors to find clues to be eligible to
win great prizes. Meet at room 205/207 to learn the rules. The
Scavenger Hunt will end at the Expo Café in the Exhibit Hall at
11:30 a.m.; look for the Student/YP signs.
LUNCH WITH THE BOSS: STUDENT & YOUNG
PROFESSIONAL LUNCH MEETUP
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Designated area at the Expo Café
in the Exhibit Hall
Converse with a general manager of a water utility, a principal
in a consulting engineering firm, the head of a manufacturing
company and/or a USEPA regulator at this this low-key lunch
meetup. This is a great opportunity for you to get face-time with
water industry leaders. Registration is not required. Just show up!
LIGHTNING SESSION: FRESH IDEAS
POSTER PARTICIPANTS
3:30–5:00 p.m. | Room: 407
Join the best and the brightest from AWWA’s Sections for this
fast-paced lightning session featuring the Fresh Ideas Poster
participants. These students and young professionals won
their Section competitions to attend and compete at ACE19.
Presenters will have 3–5 minutes to summarize their posters at
the podium prior to the poster competition. Come support these
impressive water professionals and explore a wide range of water
industry topics and challenges.
10:00–11:45 a.m. | Exhibit Hall—Booth #2848
The future of water is here! Join the best and the brightest from
AWWA’s Sections. These students and young professionals
won their Section poster competitions to attend and compete at
ACE19. More than 20 Sections will be represented.
CAREER CENTER JOB & EDUCATION FAIR
BRING YOUR RÉSUMÉ!
2:00–5:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall—Booth #3651
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Looking to start or expand your career or further your education
in the water industry? Network with select companies and
universities in the water industry at the Career Center Job and
Education Fair.
HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS
TUE39
Water System Planning and Design
1:30–4:30 p.m. | Room: Mile High Ballroom 2C
TUE40
Addressing Lead in Schools
1:30–3:00 p.m. | Room: Mile High Ballroom 3A
FUTURE LEADERS RECEPTION
6:00–7:30 p.m. | Hyatt Regency, Centennial Foyer
Create your future contact list at this reception. You’ll meet
potential employers, future mentors, your work peers and new
friends. It is your chance to connect with AWWA industry leaders.
Learn how to get involved with your Section and AWWA. Open to
all students and young professionals.
W E DN E S DAY, J U N E 12
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP)
COMMITTEE MEETING
10:00 a.m.–Noon | Room: 106
Join the AWWA YP Committee members to discuss conference
activities, career connections, publication and scholarship
opportunities, and student chapter assistance. This open
conversation will help direct the future of AWWA’s student and
young professional programming.
HIGHLIGHTED SESSION
WED36
Resiliency Required—From Wildfires to Earthquakes,
Water Systems Must be Prepared
1:30–4:00 p.m. | Room: Mile High Ballroom 2A
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