June 14 – 17
ACE21 All Virtual Professional Program
Tuesday , June 15 , 2021
Good Day , AWWA ! ( VS2 _ 01 )
Sponsored by
Track : Good Day , AWWA ! | 9:00 – 9:15 a . m .
A fun way to start the day ! David LaFrance shares breakfast with Marisa Tricas while hearing about how the next generation of water leaders will tackle today and future challenges .
Fireside Chat With EPA ( VS2 _ 02 )
Sponsored by
Track : Keynote Session | 9:30 – 10:15 a . m .
Radhika Fox is the Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the U . S . Environmental Protection Agency ’ s Office of Water . The Office of Water works to ensure that drinking water is safe ; wastewater is safely returned to the environment ; and surface waters are properly managed and protected . Prior to joining USEPA , Radhika served as Chief Executive Officer for the U . S . Water Alliance , Director for policy and government affairs for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission , and the Federal Policy Director at PolicyLink . Radhika has used her 20 + years of experience to address the most salient water issues facing the nation — including climate change , affordability , equity , governance , innovative finance , and the evolution of the One Water movement . Radhika holds a B . A . from Columbia University and a Masters in City and Regional Planning from the University of California at Berkeley where she was a HUD Community Development Fellow .
This interactive session , moderated by AWWA ’ s CEO , David LaFrance , will cover USEPA ’ s perspective on a variety of relevant water sector topics , including infrastructure and affordability . You will not want to miss this engaging discussion with Radhika Fox and the opportunity to have your questions addressed .
Sponsor Showcase
Track : Varies | 10:00 – 11:00 a . m .
Attend a sponsored session or participate in an interactive roundtable discussion . See pages 13 - 18 for additional details .
YP Student Networking with the Boss ( VS2 _ 03 )
Track : Networking Event | 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 Talk for YPs : Taking Your Career to the Next Level ( VS2 _ 04 )
Track : Water Utility Management and Leadership | 11:00 – 11:45 a . m .
YP Panel : How can I leverage AWWA in my career ? Are you a student wondering what types of career opportunities are in the water industry ? Should I go for that next advanced degree ?
Where has my Water Gone ? ( VS2 _ 05 )
Track : 21st Century Infrastructure | 11:00 – 11:45 a . m .
The distribution system exists out of sight below ground ; therefore , issues , such as leaks , cannot be observed . However , these issues cost money in both lost revenue and treatment expenses . Attendees will hear about one utility ’ s search for nonrevenue water and the new tools and approaches that assisted them in their quest ; and another town ’ s multi-year journey to quantify , identify , and reduce water loss .
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