A&WMA | Air & Waste Management Association 2026
Event Date
June 21–24, 2026
Location
Austin, TX
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Air & Waste Management Association's Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) is the association's flagship event, and the 2026 edition marks its 119th year. A&WMA ACE is recognized as a premier international conference, featuring content from international environmental experts from industry, researchers, consulting, legal, and government, with over 200 platform and poster presentations, nearly 40 panels, and multiple concurrent tracks each day on air, waste, clean energy, sustainability, and environmental management topics.
Attendees include industry experts, researchers, consultants, legal and government professionals. The program is designed for environmental professionals who want to stay current on regulation, science, and technology across air quality and waste management.
The 2026 conference is set in Austin, Texas. ACE brings together environmental professionals from industry, consulting, research, legal, and government sectors to advance solutions to today's most pressing environmental challenges, and the conference highlights Texas's leadership across traditional and renewable energy. It is worth attending for the breadth of technical content, the exhibition, and the networking opportunities with peers and regulators.
Show Highlights
- Technical program: ACE 2026 will feature more than 200 technical presentations, nearly 40 panels, and concurrent tracks on air, waste, clean energy, sustainability, and environmental management.
- Opening day: Monday opens with technical sessions, followed by the grand opening of the exhibit hall, poster session, and the Keynote Plenary at 3 and a Texas-style Grand Reception.
- Technical tour: Register by June 15 for the technical tour to the University of Texas Austin Power Plant.
- Exhibition: An exhibit hall with an accompanying poster session brings together technology providers and service firms serving the environmental sector.
- Digital program tools: Registered attendees are given higher-level access to the conference website to bookmark favorite sessions, connect with exhibitors and attendees, and view and download presentation materials when they create an account with their email address.
Registration
Registration is handled through the A&WMA conference website (www.awma.org/ACE2026registration). Key points:
- Member and nonmember rates: Joining A&WMA gets you the member rate for the conference, plus reduced rates on other conferences, webinars, and publications, subscriptions to EM and the Journal, local Section or Chapter membership, Career Center access, and one free webinar.
- Free membership option: If you register as a nonmember for the full conference, you can choose to receive a free membership during the registration process.
- All participants must register: All attendees and participants, including speakers, presenters, panelists, session chairs, and poster presenters, are required to register and pay the appropriate registration fee.
- Technical tour deadline: Register by June 15 for the technical tour to the University of Texas Austin Power Plant.
Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing per A&WMA's stated policy.
History
ACE 2026 is the association's 119th Annual Conference & Exhibition, reflecting a history that dates back to the early 20th century. The event is formally titled ACE 2026 A&WMA 119th Annual Conference & Exhibition. It is organized by the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA), an organization for those interested in environmental issues that focuses on helping people understand how to manage air quality and waste. The conference rotates among host cities each year and has grown into a recognized international gathering for the environmental profession.
Venue & Travel
Venue
JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd St.
A&WMA ACE 2026 takes place at the JW Marriott Austin, June 21–24, 2026, in Austin, Texas. The hotel is a full-service downtown convention property in the heart of Austin, offering guest rooms, meeting and exhibition space, on-site dining, and event facilities under one roof.
Getting There
The JW Marriott Austin is located downtown at 110 E 2nd St. The nearest commercial airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), located southeast of downtown. From the airport, rideshare, taxi, and local transit options serve the downtown core. The venue's central downtown location makes it convenient to reach on foot from many nearby hotels and restaurants.
Nearby Hotels
The conference is hosted at the JW Marriott Austin, so the host hotel itself is the most convenient place to stay. It sits in downtown Austin, an area with numerous additional hotels within walking distance across the central business district and near the Second Street and Congress Avenue corridors.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is A&WMA ACE 2026 taking place?
ACE 2026 takes place June 21-24, 2026, at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, Texas. It is the 119th A&WMA Annual Conference & Exhibition.
Who should attend the conference?
The conference is aimed at environmental professionals, including industry experts, researchers, consultants, and legal and government professionals working in air quality, waste management, clean energy, and sustainability.
What is included in the technical program?
ACE 2026 features more than 200 platform and poster presentations, nearly 40 panels, and multiple concurrent tracks each day on air, waste, clean energy, sustainability, and environmental management topics.
How do I register for ACE 2026?
Registration is completed online through the A&WMA conference site at www.awma.org/ACE2026registration. All participants, including speakers and poster presenters, must register, and nonmembers registering for the full conference can opt to receive a free membership.
Is there a technical tour, and when should I register for it?
Yes. Attendees can register for a technical tour to the University of Texas Austin Power Plant, and the registration deadline for that tour is June 15.
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