INTERNATIONAL EDITION

JUNE 11–14 | LAS VEGASMANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTERWWW.AWWA.ORG/ACE18GLOBAL

#AWWAACE

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Monday, June 11Workshops | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12Opening General Session | 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Expo Open | 10:00 a.m–5:00 p.m.

International Resource Center | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Professional and Poster Sessions | 1:00–5:00 p.m.

World Water Cup Competition | 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

International Reception | 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13Facility Tours | 7:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Professional Sessions | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

International Resource Center | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Expo Open | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Fresh Ideas Competition & Poster Sessions | 10:00 a.m.–noon

People's Choice Water Taste Test | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Posters | 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Career Center Job Fair | 2:00–5:30 p.m.

"Best of the Best” Water Taste Test | 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Networking Happy Hour inside the Exhibit Hall | 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 14Facility Tours | 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Professional Sessions | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Poster Sessions | 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

International Resource Center | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Pipe Tapping, Hydrant Hysteria, Top Ops Competition Finals | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Expo Networking Event | 12:30–2:00 p.m.

ACE Wrap Party | 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Schedule is subject to change. Events will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center unless otherwise noted.

LOOKING FOR MORE? SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE ONLINE AT AW WA.ORG/ACE18

Is ACE18 right for you?Are you passionate about the future of water?

Do you get inspired by connecting with the best water minds in the industry?

Do you want to keep up with the latest industry trends and innovations?

Are you looking for new strategies to address your utility challenges?

ACE18 is set to inspire and connect the water sector with innovative solutions and new insights to help solve our global water challenges. This year AWWA is co-partnering with the California-Nevada Section to produce an outstanding conference. Don’t miss your chance to soak up the knowledge of hundreds of water industry thought leaders providing guidance on the future of water.

Advanced Water Treatment

Alternative Project Delivery

Asset Management

Cybersecurity

Distribution System O&M

Financing Utility Needs

Information Technology

Innovation and Technology

Legal Day

Managing Lead

Operator Forum

Small Systems

Source Water Protection

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Wastewater and Stormwater Management

Water Quality Challenges

Water Policy and Regulatory Action

Water Resource Management and Potable Reuse

Water Use Effi ciency Practices

Water Utility Management and Leadership

Workforce Issues

Young Professionals

Topics

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Red-Carpet ServiceTo help you make the most out of your ACE18 experience and to be a resource during your visit to Las Vegas, AWWA has developed a Red-Carpet Service for international delegates outside of North America.

This program includes:

• A greeter at the airport, Excalibur Hotel & Casino andMGM Grand Casino, and convention center

• A concierge to assist you at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center

• Access to interpreters at the conference

• Exclusive facility tours at the Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas Wash Tour and the Clark County Wetlands Park.

Contact John Anderson, Manager of International Programs, at janderson@awwa.org if you should have any questions about the conference.

Learn move at www.awwa.org/ace18global

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BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM TODAY. WE ARE OFFERING OUSTANDING HOTEL R ATES FOR ACE18!Reserve your hotel room through AWWA’s Offi cial Housing Bureau. The deadline to reserve your hotel room is April 25, 2018, or until we are sold out of rooms.

A special room block is being held for our international guests at Excalibur Hotel & Casinoand MGM Grand Casino. Rates start at US $60–$238 including resort fees.

1.310.590.4736 | rescenter@paravion-inc.com

Maximize your savings with Super-Saver rates! Register by April 25, 2018.

AW WA CUSTOMER SERVICE | 1.800.926.7337 OR 1.303.794.7711 | SERVICE@AW WA.ORG

Do you need a letter of invitation from AWWA?

Submit your request www.awwa.org/visarequest

Requests will be honored for attendees with the

intent to register.

BEST VALUE FOR YOUR MONE Y!Full-conference registration includes access to all professional sessions and Exhibit Hall, Expo Café lunch tickets, Exhibit Hall networking events, ACE Wrap Party and the ACE Online event.

Members $850 | Nonmembers $1,050

BRING A DELEGATION OF 5 OR MORE PARTICIPANTS AND RECEIVE ONE COMPLIMENTARY REGISTR ATION OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE FREE.Learn more at www.awwa.org/ace18global

MEMBERSHIPAWWA reaches 50,000 members,

representing more than 5,000 water utilities.

Learn more at awwa.org/membership

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Monday, June 11 | Workshops ADDITIONAL REGISTR ATION FEE IS REQUIRED. LUNCH IS INCLUDED WITH ALL FULL-DAY WORKSHOPS.

Full-Day Workshop Members US $155 | Nonmembers $255 | Students $60 Half-Day Workshop Members US $110 | Nonmembers $210 | Students $30

9:00 A.M.–NOONMON01 | Aging Infrastructure Management—Hydraulic Analysis of Criticality and Component Failures in Water Distribution Systems

• Learn how hydraulic models can be used to determine pipe criticality by evaluating the impacts of pipe failure.

MON02 | Understanding and Using the ANSI/AWWA G520, Wastewater Collection System Operations and Management Standard

• Learn how to implement and utilize the AWWA G520 standard to improve and enhance utility operations and management of wastewater collection systems.

9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. MON03 | Condition Assessment of Water Mains

• Learn about the range of approaches and technologies that are available for water main condition assessment and some of the key issues that should drive selection and use of condition assessment technologies and techniques.

MON04 | AWWA Manual M5—Water Utility Management: What You Don't Know That You Probably Should

• Experts will reveal best practices, methods, approaches and overall strategies to help participating utility managers remain heroes in today’s complex and ever-changing world.

MON05 | Water Main Rehabilitation & Utility Representation Case Studies

• This workshop will provide an overview of the M28 Manual and mechanisms available to select water main rehabilitation solutions.

1:00–4:00 P.M.MON06 | Beyond the Spec Book: Learn What, How & When to Use Various Equipment in the Water Treatment Process

• Manufacturers will setup stations for attendees to learn how to operate and understand the best ways to utilize equipment in the fi eld.

MON07 | Implementation of AWWA Utility Management Standards to Optimize Utility Operations: ANSI/AWWA G100, Water Treatment Plant; ANSI/AWWA G200, Distribution System; ANSI/AWWA G300, Source Water Protection

• This interactive, hands-on workshop focuses on the implementation of the AWWA Utility Management standards for specifi c treatment, distribution and source water protection programs.

MON08 | Role of Groundwater Models in Sustainable Groundwater Management

• Learn about groundwater modeling for water managers considering the use of, or evaluating the results from, a groundwater model.

LE ARN MORE ABOUT E ACH WORKSHOP AT AW WA.ORG/ACE18.

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KEYNOTES SMALL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS FINANCING, RATES AND AFFORDABILITY WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER

MANAGEMENT

Details will be released in February on thought- provoking keynote sessions and speakers. Subtopic: Small Systems Subtopic: Utility Management Subtopics: Infrastructure Planning, Design

and Management

Association of Environmental Engineering & Science Professors Session

CECorps®–Leveraging Partnerships to Get the Job Done!

Asset Bundling, Alternative Financing and Cold Hard Cash Stormwater Infrastructure Management

Monday Keynote Corrosion Control and Nitrifi cation Prevention in Small Distribution Systems

Bundling, Partnerships and P3s: Innovating to Help Small to Medium Size Systems Stormwater Management

Opening General Session Small Distribution System: Hazards and Solutions Considerations for Sound Rate Setting Wastewater Management from Design to Discharge

Water Utilities Issues Forum Small Distribution Systems: Monitoring, Meteringand Savings

Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About P3s (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Small Water System ChallengesThe Next Generation of Water Financing: The Growth and Impacts of Innovative and Green Financing for Water Utilities and Rate Payers

Strategic Plans and Sustainability for Small Systems Trends and Innovations in Water Financing: Views from the Rating Agencies

Wall Street Demystifi ed

Professional Program

SEE PROGR AM UPDATES ONLINE AT AW WA.ORG/ACE18

“By attending ACE, I not only gain tools to help with communications at my utility, I also get to meet and network with peers. This one-to-one communication is invaluable. I've established many of my working relationships by attending this conference. ”KELLEY DEARING SMITH, LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY

96% of attendees say ACE17 met their expectations

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WATER POLICY & REGULATORY ACTIONS ASSET MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN, MANAGEMENT & PROJECT DELIVERY

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Subtopics: Regulatory Enforcement, Water Policy Subtopic: Asset Management Planning

Subtopics: Alternate Project Delivery, Asset Management, Design/Construction, Distribution/

Plant Operations, Distribution Systems, Water Research

Subtopic: Communications

The Good, the Bad, and the Real Demands on the Colorado River Asset Management Planning Assessment and Implementation of Alternative

Project Delivery Methods to Provide Best Value Communicating About the “Big-Time” Projects

Navigating the Water Enforcement Landscape Innovation in Asset Management Creative Approaches to Developing and Implementing Capital Programs and Projects

Navigating Numbers and Risk: Helping Your Customers Understand the Details

Water Policy Changes Reshaping Water Utility Business Models Pipeline Condition Assessment Innovations in Construction Methods and Project

Delivery

Telling Your Story: How to Use Video, Social Media and Other New Technology to Communicate with Your Customers

Water Policy for Utility Managers Quantifying Benefi ts and Using Business Analysis for Optimized Spending

Innovative Tools for Achieving Sustainable Water Infrastructure

Use of Risk in Pipeline Renewal Planning Large Diameter Steel Pipe Design and Operational Issues, Evolving Practices and Concepts

Preparing for the Future–Rehabilitation, Renovation, and Expansion of Our Aging Water Treatment Facilities

FIND RELEVANT SESSIONS AND KEY TOPICS THAT ADDRESS THE FULL SCOPE OF YOUR ISSUES

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Professional Program, ContinuedWATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

& POTABLE REUSE WATER QUALITY CHALLENGES EMERGENCY, RESILIENCE AND CYBERSECURITY WATER USE EFFICIENCY PRACTICES

Subtopics: Climate Change, Public Health, Regulatory Issues, Utility Management,

Water Resources/Planning

Subtopics: Public Health, Water Quality/Treatment, Water Research, Young Professionals

Subtopics: Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness and Response Subtopic: Conservation

Collaborative and Regional Planning Activated Carbon/GAC Building Resilience and Cybersecurity Expanding the Reach of Demand Side Effi ciency

Illustrations of Pilot and Demonstration Testing Helping to Support Reuse Projects

Applying Innovative Solutions to Water Supply and Treatment Challenges

Planning and Response to Disasters —System Modeling to Corporate Policy Lessons Learned in Outdoor Effi ciency

Impacts of Climate Change on Source Water Protection

Chloramination: Current Practices and Future Challenges Putting Preparedness to the Test Leveraging Technology to Improve

Conservation Programs

❯ Implementing the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Cyanotoxins: Monitoring, Response, and Treatment Real-World Impacts of Cyberattacks: Hacking

Demonstration and Risk Mitigation Optimizing Water Effi ciency Through Planning and Research

Innovative Reuse Projects and How They Are Effi ciently Overcoming Obstacles Disinfection and DBPs Seismic and Planning Issues Regarding Water

Delivery Supply-Side Effi ciency—Practice What You Preach

Joker’s Wild: New Frontiers in Groundwater Treatment Extreme Weather Impacts on Water Quality Unexpected Contamination Incidents

Making Decisions for Water Resource Planning Jackpot: Innovative Solutions to Water Quality Challenges

Modeling Groundwater and Water Demand Lightning Session: Fresh Ideas Poster Participants

A Regulatory Look at DPR and Pathogen Credits PFAs and PFCs in Drinking Water: Occurrence & Treatment

Resiliency in Water Resource Planning The Results Are In! AWWA Disinfection Survey 2017

❯ Reuse in California ❯ Treatment for Compounds Regulated in California

The Revolution of Subsurface Water Storage University Forum—Part 1

❯ Side Effects of the California Drought and Lower Water Use University Forum—Part 2 “A great conference with numerous opportunities to learn,

network, and share knowledge with others in the industry both nationally and internationally. ”KYLE WONG, SAMMAMISH PLATEAU WATER & SEWER DISTRICT> Sessions Presented by the California-Nevada Section

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WATER UTILITY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ADVANCES IN WATER TREATMENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

AND OPERATIONS OPERATOR FORUM

Subtopics: Global Management Practices, Utility Management, Workforce Issues

Subtopics: Membrane Treatment, Water Quality/Treatment

Subtopics: Managing Lead, Planning, Operations, Rehabilitation, Water Loss Subtopic: O & M Strategies

Advancements in Operator Certifi cation and Training Biofi ltration Performance Applications for Hydraulic Models to Support

Water System Operations Operational Practices Improve Water Treatment

Building a Sustainable Workforce Emergence of Non-proprietary Membrane Filtration Systems Offer Opportunities and Challenges for Water Treatment Upgrades

AWWA/NFPA: Residential Fire Sprinklers The Precision of Repairing Distribution System Components

Case Studies in Wastewater Utility Operation from Partnership for Clean Water Subscribers Inland Desalination and Concentrate Management Fear and Loathing in the Distribution System

Prolonging the Useful Life of Distribution System Assets: Tanks, Valves, and Hydrants Workplace Safety

Creative Business Practices for a Sustainable Future Membranes That Won’t Separate You From Money Finding Sources of Lead and Providing Effective Corrosion Control

Unidirectional Flushing: Pipe Cleaning Tools and Techniques to Improve Distribution System Water Quality

Innovating Drinking Water Optimization Residuals Planning for the Most Effective Methods to Assess and Update Water Mains in Diffi cult-to-Exposed Areas Workplace Safety

Innovative Approaches to Overcoming Water Management Challenges—A Global PerspectivePart 1

What Happens in Membranes Stays in Membranes The Precision of Water Use: How to Control, Measure, and Change

Innovative Approaches to Overcoming Water Management Challenges—A Global PerspectivePart 2

Those Elusive Lead Service Line Records–How to Find Them Without Digging in the Trenches

Legal Aspects of Water Infrastructure Funding Mechanisms

Using Tools at Your Desk to Start Planning Distribution System Improvements

Recharging the Workforce ❯ Water Loss: California Experience

Smart Utilities Getting Smarter by Leveraging Technology and Data Water Loss Control Programs

Solving Water Challenges Through Technology—Global Case Studies Water Loss–Technology & Analytics

Utility Partnerships

Workforce—Water Research Foundation Projects

> Sessions Presented by the California-Nevada Section

CONSIDER EVERY ANGLE AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW!

HIGHLIGHTS FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORSTHU41 8:30–11:00 a.m.Innovative Approaches to Overcoming Water Management Challenges (Part 1)

WED03 8:30–11:00 a.m.Solving Water Challenges Through Technology—Global Case Studies

WED29 1:30–4:40 p.m.Innovative Approaches to Overcoming Water Management Challenges (Part 2)

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Special EventsINTERNATIONAL RECEPTIONTUESDAY, JUNE 12 | 5:30–7:00 P.M. Each year, AWWA takes great pleasure in hosting a reception specifi cally for international participants. This is an excellent opportunity to socialize with colleagues from around the world, renew old acquaintances and make new friends. AWWA’s leadership and International Council Members will be available to meet and discuss international issues in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

E XPO NETWORKING E VENTTHURSDAY, JUNE 14 | 12:30 –2:00 P.M.Join us on Thursday afternoon for your last chance to visit with product, technology and service exhibitors during this dedicated Exhibit Hall networking time. Share a snack and explore a new corner of the Exhibit Hall before heading back to an afternoon of sessions and ACE Wrap Party.

ACE18 WR AP PART YTHURSDAY, JUNE 14 | 5:00–6:30 P.M.Complimentary to all attendees! Be sure to attend the ACE Wrap Party! All attendees are invited to celebrate and toast the new AWWA President, David Rager. The Wrap Party is the perfect place to kick back, unwind, and celebrate another successful year at ACE!

Facility Tours Pre-registration is required by April 25, 2018.

L AS VEGAS WASH TOUR AND THE CL ARK COUNT Y WETL ANDS PARK WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 | 8:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M.US $55Las Vegas’s extensive water recycling programs capture more than 95 percent of all water used indoors. Most of the community’s highly treated wastewater is channeled back to Lake Mead through the Las Vegas Wash, which also provides habitat for a wide array of native and migratory species.

HOOVER DAMTHURSDAY, JUNE 14 | 8:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M.US $70 (MA X 50 PEOPLE)Your guided tour of this engineering marvel will include technical and historical information, time at the visitor center, and an up-close look at the iconic structure’s penstocks and power plant generators. Attendees are required to wear closed-toe shoes.

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Wednesday, June 13VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER: LISTENING TO MEDIUM UTILITIES The high-speed changes in the global water sector are continuously bringing new conditions and requirements to water utilities worldwide. While extremely large investments are needed to ensure adequate water supply for future generations, implementing innovative technologies might be the only way to make it realistic.

Although the North American water market remains fragmented, utilities fi nd common ground with similar challenges. The strength of the water market is that utilities are not typically competitors and would benefi t from sharing of challenges to identify mutual needs that can be pursued in collaboration, and from exchanging ideas and success stories with peers. This session will focus on identifying the unique challenges faced by medium-sized utilities and the next steps toward applying innovative solutions to address utility needs.

Presented by Booky Oren Global Water Technologies

Booky Oren owns and operates the Global Water Partnership Hub, and is active in hundreds of ventures globally addressing the challenge of i2i – innovation to implementation.

WHAT DRIVES INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE WATER SECTOR?This is an opportunity for all ACE18 participants to fi nd out how technology is developing,improving and changing the water industry. Come to ACE18 to discuss the role of innovation in the water sector and engage with thought leaders, water utilities and organizations serving as catalysts for innovation. Key sessions will delve into new technologies and approaches, fi nancing options and project delivery methods. Plus, learn how partnerships and collaboration can foster ideas at your own organization.

Visit the Innovation Lounge Booth #18109 in the Exhibit Hall for exhibits and sessions featuring leading innovators in the water sector.

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Subtopics: IT Solutions, Innovative Solutions

IT Solutions for Water Utilities

Leading Water Utility Innovation

Navigating a Digital Utility Transformation–Embracing a Smart Water Future

Utility Communications Technology Options–What are the Important Considerations for a Smart Water/Smart City Infrastructure

Your Choice Matters: Smart Water Solutions to Reduce Non-Revenue WaterPresented by Badger Meter

Voice of the Customer: Listening to Medium Utilities

Tuesday, June 12OPENING GENER AL SESSIONIR A FL ATOW, NPR SCIENCE CORRESPONDENTAND AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISTAward-winning science correspondent and TV journalist, Ira Flatow is the host of NPR’s Science Friday, a weekly call-in radio program and podcast that connects 2 million weekly listeners with scientists for informative discussions about science, technology, health, space, and the environment. He describes his work as a challenge “to make science and technology a topic for discussion around the dinner table.” Mr. Flatow has discussed cutting-edge science stories on a range of programs, including the four-part PBS series Big Ideas.

The Innovation Lounge is jointly powered by

A Big Thanks to Our Sponsors

CAPTURE THE WATER INDUSTRY’S ATTENTION AT ACE18If your products and services are used to support and solve water utility challenges for combined water agencies, ACE18 offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate what your company can do to serve utility decision makers and infl uencers. To secure your booth space, become a sponsor or advertise in the conference program, contact the AWWA Sales Team at 1.303.347.6235 or email advertising@awwa.org.

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