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DENVER, CO -- The world's water community will gather in San Antonio, Texas, June 11-15, 2006, to explore the most pressing water issues, experience cutting-edge water industry technology and take part in unmatched opportunities for professional development at the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) 125 th Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE). The conference will also celebrate AWWA's 125 th anniversary and 125 years of Safe Water.
AWWA's five-day conference, at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, will feature a professional program with more than 100 sessions and 21 in-depth Sunday Workshops, with more than 1,000 experts covering the hot topics in the water industry, including engineering and construction, water resources management, conservation and reuse, distribution, legislative, regulatory, and public affairs, and emerging issues. ACE06 attendees will have the opportunity to earn contact hours for the Distribution & Plant Operations, Small Systems & Water Quality tracks, most Sunday Workshops and facility tours.
At the ACE06 Exhibition, more than 500 exhibitors will demonstrate the latest technology, products and services for the water profession. The New Product Technology Showcase will once again feature the most exciting and innovative new products and technology available.
The World's Water Event will feature several events for the increasing international audience, including the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Buyer Program (IBP), which encourages the export of US-made products by matching international buyers with domestic firms. Opportunities for students and young professionals will include the ACE06 Career Fair and Young Professionals Reception.
Additionally, ACE 06 will feature special sessions on Hurricane Katrina, information on the AWWA Benchmarking Program, the AWWA "State of the Industry" report, the always entertaining Pipe-Tapping Contest and Top Ops Competition, and the "Best of the Best" ACE06 Water Taste Test.
ACE06 marks AWWA's 125 th Anniversary. All week long exhibitors and attendees will celebrate AWWA's contribution to safe water and public health protection. Activities will include a display in the Exhibit Hall to illustrate the association's storied history, and Fiesta 125, where attendees will party like it's 1881.
For more information on the conference and registration, visit www.awwa.org/ace2006 or call toll-free 1-800-926-7337.
Media Note: Accredited members of the media may attend ACE06 at no charge. However, they are required to register with AWWA Public Affairs. For media registration E-mail knitschk@awwa.org or call Keeley Nitschke at (303) 734-3467.
Established in 1881, AWWA celebrates its 125 th anniversary as the oldest and largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to safe water in North America. AWWA has over 57,000 members worldwide and its 4,700 utility members serve 80 percent of America's population.
AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of drinking water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the drinking water community. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.
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