American Water Works Assoc. ACE24 Program June 2024 | Page 3

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear friends and colleagues ,
It is my privilege as AWWA president to welcome you to the American Water Works Association ’ s Annual Conference and Exposition ( ACE24 ) in Anaheim , California . Whether you are joining us from right here in the Golden State , from any of AWWA ’ s 43 North American Sections , or from one of more than 90 countries represented at this gathering , thank you for being here . Together , in the spirit of AWWA ’ s Water 2050 initiative , we are “ Transforming the Future of Water .”
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is the 50th anniversary year of the Safe Drinking Water Act , and it is a perfect moment to celebrate the historic and ongoing achievements of committed water professionals like you — wherever you accomplish your work . I am so proud to be here alongside more than 10,000 diverse and committed water system workers , innovative technology providers , researchers , regulators , public officials , environmental advocates , and everyone with a hand in providing safe , sustainable and affordable water .
Co-hosted by the California-Nevada Section of AWWA , ACE24 features more than 440 expert presenters and an exposition floor with 400 exhibitors . I am always amazed at the high quality of the ACE Educational Programs and the spirit of innovation evident in the exposition . Whether you are seeking solutions for familiar issues like infrastructure renewal and lead management , or exploring new challenges like PFAS treatment or cybersecurity resilience , the answers you seek are here at ACE24 .
Most energizing for me at ACE are the many conversations I will have with colleagues from across North America and across the entire globe . I hope the connections you make this week will not only help you grow as a water professional but will also result in friendships which will last throughout your career and beyond .
I look forward to seeing you around the show ! Sincerely ,
Patrick Kerr AWWA President
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL ( FSC ) SETS THE STANDARD FOR RESPONSIBLE FOREST STEWARDSHIP . ALL PAPER USED IN THIS PROGRAM COMES FROM RESPONSIBLY MANAGED , FSC-CERTIFIED FORESTS . PRODUCTS WITH THE FSC 100 % LABEL CONTRIBUTE MOST DIRECTLY TO THE MISSION TO ENSURE THRIVING FORESTS FOR ALL , FOREVER .
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