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World's Largest Drinking Water Conference
To Highlight New Technology,
International Issues, and Security Concerns
WHAT: American Water Works Association 2004 Annual Conference
and
Exposition
WHEN: Sunday, June 13, 2004 - Thursday, June 17, 2004
WHERE: Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL
DETAILS:
The premier event for total water quality, ACE 2004 will feature more
than 70 technical sessions and 13 pre-conference workshops focusing on
pressing issues such as infrastructure management, security, source
water protection, emerging technology, and legislative and regulatory
issues. With a theme of "One World One Water," the conference
features more
than 500 exhibitors.
Highlights of the conference include:
Topics of Public Interest:
· Water Conservation & Water Resource Issues
· Security Tools & Tactics
· Preserving Infrastructure with New Technologies
· Desalinization
· Educating Landscapers, Gardeners, & Consumers About Wise
Water Use
New Product Technology Showcase - Features the cutting-edge technologies,
services, products and ideas that are poised to dramatically impact the
water industry.
U.S. Department of Commerce's International Buyers Program- Delegations
from several countries will attend the conference to view the products
and services available from U.S. suppliers. An International Business
Center, staffed by trade specialists from the Department of Commerce, will
provide services such as export counseling and interpreters for business
negotiations.
AWWA 2004 Conference Highlights
Exposition - Offers the full spectrum of equipment, information and
supplies relevant to the water industry. A story idea book, available
at
the press registration desk, will highlight interesting companies and
products for attending press.
Florida Water Bowl - A fast-paced competition that tests
water utility
employees' knowledge of drinking water and treatment. For the first
time, a team of college students will match wits with the winning utility
team.
2004 World Cup of Drilling & Tapping - An action-packed
event! Teams
from the US, UK and Netherlands will compete, using their country's
particular methodology, to be the fastest in the world to install a pipe
tap.
For more information on the conference, visit www.awwa.org/ace2004 or
call Greg Kail at 303-734-3410.
Media Note: Accredited members of the media may attend the AWWA Annual
Conference and Exposition at no charge. However, they are required to
register with AWWA Public Affairs. For media registration information
and an online registration form, please go to
http://www.awwa.org/Advocacy/pressroom or call Keeley Nitschke at (303)
734-3467.
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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American Water Works Association
The Authoritative Resource for Safe Drinking Water (SM)
One World, One Water, One event not to be missed. Coming June 13-17,
2004 in Orlando, FL, ACE has everything you are looking for in one
place! Check out www.awwa.org for more information.
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