2026 American Water Works Annual Conference & Exposition

Group Overview

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is the largest nonprofit,

scientific and educational organization dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s

most important resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to

improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality

of life.

Among the 200 or more meetings conducted by the Association each year are numerous

professional seminars, committee and council meetings, specialty conferences, and an annual

meeting . . . the AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition.

The Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) held each summer in June, is an international,

city-wide meeting attracting 11,000 to 12,000 people for professional education sessions,

networking events, over 200 committee meetings, and an exposition with more than 500 leadingedge

exhibitors, showcasing the best in water industry products and services.

The American Water Works Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, physical/mental 
disability/handicap or veteran status.