June 14 – 17
ACE21 All Virtual Professional Program
Tuesday , June 8 , 2021
Good Day , AWWA ! ( VS0 _ 00 )
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Track : Good Day , AWWA ! | 9:00 – 9:15 a . m .
David LaFrance shares breakfast with Colby Manwaring and has an intriguing discussion about how technology --such as digital twins-- is shaping the future of water .
Getting the Most Out of Your ACE21 All Virtual Experience ( VS0 _ 01 )
Track : Networking Event | 9:15 – 10:00 a . m .
Join AWWA experts for a fun and interactive session designed to help you get the most out of your ACE21 All Virtual experience . Learn the best insider tips for navigating the professional program , interacting with sponsors and speakers , advancing your career development , and getting involved with AWWA .
Monday , June 14 , 2021
Good Day , AWWA ! ( VS1 _ 00 )
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Track : Good Day , AWWA ! | 8:00 a . m . – 8:15 a . m .
A fun way to start the day . David LaFrance shares breakfast with John Young while learning of the updates and current lead challenges and the state of Flint , Michigan as well as other current and emerging water challenges .
Opening General Session ( VS1 _ 01 )
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Track : Keynote Session | 8:15 – 9:15 a . m .
Join your colleagues at 8:15 for the pre-show featuring AWWA Sections . Jennifer Sara , global director of the World Bank ’ s Water Global Practice , will join Melissa Elliott , AWWA president , in a captivating conversation that is guaranteed to set the stage for ACE21 All Virtual . Explore the ACE21 theme of Inform , Influence , Impact from a global perspective , examine topics ranging from innovation to public trust , and be inspired by a conversation that will leave you hopeful for our sector ’ s future .
Diversity & Inclusion Trailblazers ( VS1 _ 02 )
Track : Water Utility Management and Leadership | 9:30 – 10:15 a . m .
Diverse organizations and teams are not only proven to perform better but also to build an environment where everyone , from any background , can bring their authentic self to work . As with any challenge , leaders must dive in and analyze from a business perspective rather than sit on the sidelines hoping the challenge will sort itself out .
Join AWWA ’ s Diversity & Inclusion 2021 Award Winners – Cathy Bailey , General Manager , Greater Cincinnati Water Works and Nancy Dunn , Xylem as they discuss how to lead with diversity . Together , we must be effective advocates for diversity ; championing efforts to add more women , people of color , and other underrepresented groups into our organizations and the water sector as a whole .
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