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JUNE 11–14 | LAS VEGASMANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTERAWWA.ORG/ACE18

#AWWAACE

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Monday, June 11 Workshops | 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Water Industry Luncheon with John O’Hurley | noon–1:15 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.

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 Efficiency Practices

Water Utility Management and Leadership

Workforce Issues

Young Professionals

Topics

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

Members $850 | Nonmembers $1,050

SPECIAL OFFERSExhibits-Only Registration for Water and Wastewater Utilities and Municipalities Staff

Complimentary registration includes access to the Exhibit Hall, poster sessions, competitions and education sessions on the show floor. Pre-registration is required.

Full-Conference Student

Discounted registration for $35 includes all of the benefits of a full-conference registration. Subject to verification.

Buy 5 Get 1 Free!

Special registration offers are available for utilities, small utilities and operators. Register multiple paid attendees at the same registration type and receive one registration of equal or lesser value for free!

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM TODAY. WE ARE OFFERING OUSTANDING HOTEL R ATES FOR ACE18!Reserve your hotel room through AWWA’s Official Housing Bureau. The deadline to reserve your hotel room is May 15, 2018, or until we are sold out of rooms.

Reserve online at https://aws.passkey.com/go/AWWAACE18 1.866.364.9515 | rescenter@paravion-inc.com

MEMBERSHIPAWWA reaches 50,000 members, representing more than 5,000 water utilities.

Become a member today and save up to $200 off your registration fees. Learn more at awwa.org/membership

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

REGISTR ATION DE TAILS ARE LISTED ONLINE AT AW WA.ORG/ACE18 AW WA CUSTOMER SERVICE | 1.800.926.7337 OR 1.303.794.7711 | SERVICE@AW WA.ORG

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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 $155 | Nonmembers $255 | Students $60 Half-Day Workshop Members $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 field.

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 specific 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 Nitrification 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, Metering and 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 Demystified

Professional ProgramE ARN A MINIMUM OF 25 CE

Credits CREDITS OR 25 CONTACT HOURS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT AW WA.ORG/CEUPDH.

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

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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 Benefits 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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WATER 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 Efficiency

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 Efficiency

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 Efficiency Through Planning and Research

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

Delivery Supply-Side Efficiency—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

CONSIDER EVERY ANGLE AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW!

“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 Certification and Training Biofiltration 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 Worksplace 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 Difficult-to-Exposed Areas Workplace Safety

Innovative Approaches to Overcoming Water Management Challenges—A Global Perspective Part 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 Perspective Part 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

Professional Program, Continued

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96% of attendees say ACE17 met their expectations

Wednesday, June 13LEGAL ASPECTS OF WATER INFR ASTRUCTURE FUNDING MECHANISMSThis program will explore legal aspects of federal and non-federal funding mechanisms for water infrastructure projects. Topics will include state revolving funds, municipal bonds, bank financing and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). Panelists will discuss the legal parameters to consider when evaluating mechanisms for funding water infrastructure projects.

While content is directed towards the legal audience, all ACE18 participants are welcome to participate in this event. CLEs will be offered for this full-day program.

Learn more online at awwa.org/ace18legalday

“Our members have been asking about a legal forum where attorneys can meet with their colleagues to discuss local legal issues and how to solve those critical issues. AWWA will deliver a concentrated legal review and on timely topics from leading experts at ACE18. ”PAULA MACILWAINE, AWWA DEPUTY CEO

Tuesday, June 12OPENING GENER AL SESSIONIR A FL ATOW, NPR SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT AND 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.

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“I discovered several innovative ideas that will be beneficial to both my organization and myself. ”BRIAN MARTINEZ, WATER AUTHORITY-CAYMAN

VOICE 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 find common ground with similar challenges. The strength of the water market is that utilities are not typically competitors and would benefit 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.

Wednesday, June 13WHAT DRIVES INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE WATER SECTOR?This is an opportunity for all ACE18 participants to find 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, financing 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

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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 influencers. 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.

Sponsors listed as of 12.15.17

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