SPECIAL EVENTS
STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Sponsored by
TUESDAY , JUNE 12
FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE PROGRAM
Pre-registration was required | SOLD OUT 7:30 – 8:15 a . m . | Room : South Seas Ballroom AB
Stop by to learn how to maximize your conference experiences and develop lasting connections .
STUDENT / YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SCAVENGER HUNT
10:00 – 11:30 a . m . | Room : Reef C
Here ’ s a fun way to meet some of your peers and explore the Exhibit Hall at the same time . Your team will be challenged to navigate through more than 450 exhibitors to find clues to be eligible to win great prizes . Meet at room Reef C to learn the rules . The Scavenger Hunt will end at the Expo Café in the Exhibit Hall at 11:30 a . m .; look for the Student / YP signs .
LUNCH WITH THE BOSS : A STUDENT AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LUNCH MEET-UP
11:45 a . m .– 1:00 p . m . | Designated area at the Expo Café in the Exhibit Hall
Talk with a general manager of a water utility , a principal in a consulting engineering firm , the head of a manufacturing company and / or a USEPA regulator at this low-key lunch meet-up . This is a great opportunity for you to get face-time with water industry leaders . Registration is not required . Just show up !
LIGHTNING SESSION : FRESH IDEAS POSTER PARTICIPANTS
3:30 – 5:00 p . m . | Room : Breakers KL
Join the best and the brightest from AWWA ’ s Sections for this new , fast-paced lightning session featuring the Fresh Ideas Poster participants . These students and young professionals won their Section poster competitions to attend and compete at ACE18 . Presenters will have 3 – 5 minutes to summarize their posters at the podium prior to the poster competition . Come support these impressive water professionals and explore a wide range of water industry topics and challenges . Presenter details will be available in the online program and on the Mobile App .
WEDNESDAY , JUNE 13
FRESH IDEAS POSTER COMPETITION AND DISPLAY
10:00 – 11:45 a . m . | Exhibit Hall — Booth # 26067
The future of water is here ! Join the best and the brightest from AWWA ’ s Sections . These students and young professionals won their Section poster competitions to attend and compete at ACE18 . We have winners from more than 20 Sections .
BRING YOUR RÉSUMÉ ! AWWA ’ S CAREER CENTER JOB & EDUCATION FAIR
2:00 – 5:30 p . m . | Exhibit Hall — Booth # 22144
Sponsored by
Looking to start or expand your career or further your education in the water industry ? Network with top companies and select universities in the water industry at the Career Center Job & Education Fair . Plus , professional headshots are available by the Water Equation . This is an opportunity you don ’ t want to miss !
HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS
WED20
WED48
University Forum — Water Quality Challenges 2:00 – 5:00 p . m . | Exhibit Hall Classroom — Booth # 23139 See page 76 for more information
Fear and Loathing in the Distribution System 1:30 – 4:30 p . m . | Room : Lagoon H See page 80 for more information
FUTURE LEADERS RECEPTION
6:00 – 7:30 p . m . | Palm Foyer
Create your future contact list at this reception . You ’ ll meet potential employers , future mentors , your work peers , and new friends . It is your chance to connect with AWWA VIP industry leaders . Learn how to get involved with your Section and AWWA . Open to all students and young professionals .
THURSDAY , JUNE 14
AWWA YP COMMITTEE MEETING & CAUCUS
10:00 a . m .– noon | Room : Palm A
Join the AWWA YP Committee members to discuss conference activities , career connections , publication and scholarship opportunities , and student chapter assistance . This open conversation will help direct the future of AWWA ’ s student and young professional programming .
HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS
THU18
THU19
University Forum — Water Quality Challenges 10:00 a . m .– 12:30 p . m . | Exhibit Hall Classroom — Booth # 23139 See page 94 for more information
What Happens in Membranes , Stays in Membranes 8:30 – 11:00 a . m . | Room : Mandalay Bay Ballroom D See page 93 for more information
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