SPECIAL EVENTS
DIVERSITY EVENTS
DIVERSIFY YOUR NETWORK COFFEE
Tuesday , June 12 | 10:00 – 11:00 a . m . Expo Café in the Exhibit Hall
Come for the coffee , stay for the conversations with AWWA and water industry leaders . This meet and greet is presented by the AWWA Diversity & Member Inclusion Committee .
WOMEN IN WATER MEETUP
Tuesday , June 12 | 11:30 a . m .– 1:30 p . m . Expo Café in the Exhibit Hall
Join your female peers at this casual lunch meetup in the Expo Café . This is your opportunity to catch up with colleagues , meet new friends , and share your work experiences . Full ACE Registration includes a free lunch ticket — be sure to have it with you . Look for special signage and your friends .
UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF WOMEN LEADERS ( NOT JUST FOR WOMEN !)
Tuesday , June 12 | 3:00 – 4:30 p . m . Room : Banyan B
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During this special panel and networking event , you will have the opportunity to learn from trailblazers in the industry . These panelists are not only paving the way in their organizations , they are giving back to future female leaders . Panelists will share lessons learned , joyful and difficult moments as well as career advice . Attendees will also have an opportunity to network with the panelists and other attendees . This is a must-attend event for women who want to expand their influence and create meaningful change in the water industry . Panelists are JaNell Cook , West Region Director , Water , HDR ; Angel Duncan , PhD , Professor and Leadership Consultant , The Global Voice & Associates ; Catrice Jones , North Carolina AWWA-WEA Executive Director ; and Carla A . Reid , General Manager , Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission .
WED27 RECHARGING THE WORKFORCE
Wednesday , June 13 | 1:30 – 4:30 p . m . Room : Breakers EF
The USEPA predicts that in the next 10 years more than a third of water and wastewater utility workers will retire . This session will look to the past , present , and future of Nevada to tell stories of how tapping into new resources can greatly benefit an industry . By understanding the struggles and triumphs associated with reaching out to underrepresented communities , we can strengthen the water industry . It was been widely proven that better solutions come from a diverse team .
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DIVERSITY & MEMBER INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday , June 14 | 9:00 – 11:00 a . m . Room : Palm F
Join AWWA Diversity & Member Inclusion Committee members at their official committee meeting . This meeting is open to all interested parties , and we encourage participation .
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER
Open Exhibit Hall Hours Exhibit Hall — Booth # 30011
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Welcome international attendees ! We encourage you to visit the International Resource Center and take advantage of the many resources available to you , including an international attendee lounge , and the list of ACE attendees sorted by country . Staff and volunteers will also be available to answer your questions about the professional program , technical tours , local areas of interest , and all the activities at the conference .
INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION
Tuesday , June 12 | 5:30 – 7:00 p . m . Room : South Seas Ballroom AB
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Each year , AWWA takes great pleasure in hosting a reception specifically for our international visitors . This is an excellent opportunity to socialize with colleagues from around the world , renew old acquaintances , make new friends , and simply network . AWWA ’ s leadership and International Council members will be available to meet and discuss international issues in a relaxed , social atmosphere . AWWA ’ s CEO and President will both be available for photo opportunities with international attendees .
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SESSIONS
Wednesday , June 13
WED03 Solving Water Challenges Through Technology — Global Case Studies 8:30 – 11:30 a . m . Room : Breakers GH See page 62 for more information
WED29 Innovative Approaches to Overcoming Water Management Challenges ( Part 1 ) 1:30 – 4:30 p . m . Room : Breakers GH See page 73 for more information
Thursday , June 14
THU41 Innovation Approaches to Overcoming Water Management Challenges ( Part 2 ) 8:30 – 11:00 a . m . Room : Breakers GH
See page 94 for more information