DENVER — Registration is now open for the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) 2011 Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE11), to be held June 12-16, in Washington, D.C.

The world’s water community will gather at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to explore the future of safe water, gain insight into cutting-edge research and best practices, and experience the latest products and services available to the water community.

ACE11 will feature seven in-depth, interactive workshops and more than 100 professional sessions comprising more than 550 presentations. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn CEUs for the Distribution & Plant Operations, Engineering and Construction, Manufacturers & Associates, Reuse, Small Systems, and Water Quality tracks, and Sunday workshops. More than 500 service providers will exhibit at ACE11, showcasing the latest products and services for all aspects of the water industry. These exhibitors will offer expert insight and hands-on understanding for everything from pipes to valves, meters to hydrants, engineering services to tank-related companies, membrane filtration systems to laboratory equipment, and security to wastewater. The Product Technology Showcase will return to highlight the newest and most innovative products and technology available. ACE11 also will offer unique events focused on sections, diversity issues, young professionals, students, public officials, operators, international attendees, and first-time attendees. The annual and always entertaining Pipe-Tapping Contest, Top Ops Competition, Meter Madness, and the “Best of the Best” Water Taste Test will be held as well.

To register, visit www.awwa.org/ACE11.