June 13–16, 2027
San Diego, CA
450
AWWA | American Water Works Association 2027 is a trade show in San Diego, CA with approximately 450 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
AWWA has historically described ACE as drawing more than 12,000 water professionals, and it is promoted as North America's largest annual drinking water conference. Attendees represent every segment of the water industry, including utility operators, engineers, scientists, regulators, public officials, consultants, academics, students and young professionals. AWWA itself is the largest nonprofit scientific and educational association dedicated to water, with approximately 50,000 members.
Registration for ACE27 in San Diego is scheduled to open in January 2027. Registration is handled through AWWA, where attendees can select their pass and add ticketed items such as workshops and tours during the registration process.
Key points based on AWWA's typical process:
For the prior edition, AWWA required written cancellations, with refunds (minus a 25% administrative fee) available up to a stated deadline and no refunds afterward, though substitute registrants were welcome. Confirm current deadlines and pricing on the official registration page. Registration questions can be directed to service@awwa.org.
ACE is the annual conference of the American Water Works Association, which was established in 1881 and is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water. With roughly 50,000 members, AWWA works to improve public health, protect the environment and strengthen communities through better water. ACE is described as one of the oldest and largest water conferences in the world and rotates among major U.S. and Canadian cities each June. Recent editions include ACE25 in Denver, ACE26 in Washington, D.C., and the upcoming ACE27 in San Diego (June 13–16, 2027).
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
111 West Harbor Drive
<cite index="22-1,22-2">The San Diego Convention Center is the main convention center in San Diego, California, located in the Marina district of downtown San Diego.</cite> <cite index="19-3">This modern facility includes a 615,700-square-foot exhibition hall, an 80,700-square-foot ballroom and 123,400 square feet of breakout meeting space.</cite> <cite index="16-3">Its ground-floor exhibit space is divisible into seven halls.</cite> <cite index="22-8,22-9">The center's best-known feature is the Sails Pavilion, a 90,000-square-foot exhibit and special event area.</cite> <cite index="14-5">The venue offers panoramic views of both the city and the bay and is ideally situated within a mile of thousands of first-class hotel rooms and about 10 minutes from the airport.</cite>
<cite index="15-6">The Convention Center is conveniently located just three miles from San Diego International Airport and less than one mile from the Amtrak station.</cite> <cite index="18-9">Getting to the airport takes approximately 10-15 minutes by car or shuttle.</cite> <cite index="15-7">The San Diego Trolley has two stops directly in front of the building, at Harbor Drive/First Avenue and Harbor Drive/Fifth Avenue,</cite> and <cite index="14-1,14-2">the Trolley links downtown, Old Town and Mission Valley hotels to the Convention Center and also connects to the Mexican border.</cite> <cite index="20-10">The free FRED (Free Ride Everywhere Downtown) system provides free transport in the downtown area via an app.</cite> <cite index="18-19">A quick, free shuttle at the airport connects to the consolidated rental car center, featuring over a dozen rental car agencies.</cite>
<cite index="16-5">The convention center sits in a vibrant downtown setting within a mile and a half of more than 11,000 first-class hotel rooms, including four headquarter hotels, and about 10 minutes from the airport.</cite> <cite index="20-18,20-19">There are over 13,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the San Diego Convention Center, with plenty more options in neighboring districts.</cite> The Hilton San Diego Bayfront is adjacent to the center, and the historic Gaslamp Quarter directly outside offers additional lodging options. WEST publishes official hotel blocks; <cite index="4-17,4-18">attendees should be aware that companies unaffiliated with the official WEST hotels may claim to offer 'reduced' rates, and it is recommended not to use such services.</cite>
The next Annual Conference & Exposition, ACE27, will be held June 13-16, 2027, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
ACE is designed for professionals from every segment of the water industry, including utility operators, engineers, scientists, regulators, public officials, consultants, academics, students and equipment or service providers. It is North America's largest annual drinking water conference.
Registration for ACE27 is scheduled to open in January 2027 through AWWA's official ACE registration page. During registration you can also add ticketed items such as workshops and tours.
ACE features a large exhibition floor with more than 450 exhibitors, an Innovation Hub, extensive networking events, and signature operator competitions such as Pipe Tapping, Top Ops, the AWWA Meter Challenge and the Tap Water Taste Test.
Yes. Attendees can earn AWWA Certificates of Completion by scanning their badges when entering and exiting educational sessions, and AWWA applies each year to state and provincial operator agencies for credit recognition.
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