06/30/2026
ACE is always a good reminder that the best part of any conference isn't the booth. It's the conversations.
This year's covered everything from aging infrastructure and AI to water reuse and the growing demands on utilities. What stood out most was how often the conversation came back to storytelling. The technology matters, but so does helping communities, decision-makers, and industry leaders understand the positive impact these solutions can have on water reliability, resilience, sustainability, and long-term quality of life.
A fun highlight was seeing so many attendees participate in our initiative supporting Water.org. We hope everyone who got a Starbucks gift card enjoyed a well-earned beverage after a full day at the conference. If you still have yours tucked away in a badge holder or laptop bag, this is your reminder to use it!
A heartfelt thank you to our clients, dear friends, and industry partners who spent time with us throughout the week. Your introductions and support helped make this one of our most meaningful ACE experiences yet.
Here's to another year of helping important ideas and the people behind them gain the visibility that water deserves. We'll see you at the next water con!
P.S. This year was also a reminder to keep an umbrella in our conference gear! ☔
American Water Works Association
