June 14 – 17
Special Events
Fireside Chat with EPA
Tuesday , June 15 | 9:30 – 10:15 a . m . See page 24 or 33 for details .
YP / Student Networking with the Boss
Tuesday , June 15 | 10:00 – 11:00 a . m .
Ever wanted the chance to talk to a general manager of a water utility ? A principal in a consulting engineering firm ? The head of a manufacturing company ? A USEPA regulator ? Join us for this low-key networking session . This is a tremendous opportunity for you to get virtual face time with some of the leaders of the water industry .
Career Fair
Tuesday , June 15 | 11:30 a . m . – 2:30 p . m .
Don ’ t miss live , online introductions between job seekers and employers at the ACE21 All Virtual Career Fair . Employers will be able to live-screen candidates , and candidates will be able to interview hiring mangers quickly and easily without time-consuming and expensive travel . Employer participation includes an online booth with logo , job listings , organization description , video , and more . Discover all the benefits at
awwa . org / ace .
Canadian Water Forum
Tuesday , June 15 | 12:15 – 1:15 p . m .
Join AWWA ' s Canadian Affairs Committee and the five Canadian Sections to celebrate our Canadian members and network at the first-ever all virtual Canadian Water Forum . There ' s no better place to meet with your Canadian friends and peers .
Women Influencers in Water Workshop
Wednesday , June 16 | 10:00 a . m . – 12:00 p . m .
Based on the World Banks ’ 2019 Women Water Utilities Report , we know that women are underrepresented in the water industry . However , we see more women in positions of leadership , more women entering the water industry , and more women engaged in the AWWA . Join us for this exciting conversation with four women who are influencing and changing the water industry as we know it . AWWA ’ s President Melissa Elliott will lead this session with Shellie Chard , Water Quality Division Director , Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality ; Angela Charles , Director , Charlotte Water ; Dora Chiang , VP , CDM Smith ; and Amanda Jones , Womxn in Water Founder . Start thinking about the questions you want to ask these influencers !
Best of the Best Water Taste Test
Wednesday , June 16 | 12:00 – 12:15 p . m .
AWWA is excited to host the “ Best of the Best ” Taste Test Competition at ACE21 All Virtual in an exciting online format ! Tune in to the competition that gives Section Taste Test winners the chance to compete to determine who has the best-tasting water .
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