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YOUR GUIDE TO
June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
INNOVATION
IN THE HUB!
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June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
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COME TOGETHER IN THE
INNOVATION HUB!
The Innovation Hub is a curated space designed to celebrate and embrace change. If
you are looking for a place to showcase your innovative solutions that help solve water
sector challenges — you can find it here! At ACE22 the hub-and-spoke concept forms
the basis for the Innovation Hub, which is also projected in Isle Utilities’ logo, our Brand
Alignment
partner in innovation. The center of the Hub is a space for people to come together
and share ideas. Branching out of the Hub are the Spokes which are the linked
benefits that Sponsors can expect as the attendees navigate
throughout the Hub.
Thought
Traffic Leadership
Technology
Provider
INNOVATION HUB
Utility
Targeted
Consultant Academia Engagement Inspiration
Networking
Regulator
The center of the Innovation Hub is a relaxed space for people to
come together and share ideas.
Utilities are the Hub or center of AWWA’s Innovation Additionally, AWWA’s Innovation Initiative encourages those
Initiative with other stakeholders feeding into the in the water sector to embrace innovation. And like the
utility’s success.
Innovation Hub Program, the Innovation Initiative strives
to inspire utilities to implement innovative thinking and
TABLE OF CONTENTS best practices. AWWA’s approach to helping utilities is to
advance an innovative culture and structure to address
INFORMATION & the challenges facing the water industry today.
APPLICATION 3-6
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
& APPLICATION 7
2June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
INNOVATION HUB
EXHIBITOR GUIDE & APPLICATION
WHO SHOULD APPLY TO EXHIBIT? DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR SPACE
The mission of the Innovation Hub is to showcase lesser-known 6 Take advantage of the attendee mailing list (list will be sent to
technologies and solutions, by offering those companies a price the main contact by email, approximately 6 weeks prior to the
break in order to participate. event): send a direct mail piece which includes a teaser for a
product release or to set up in-person meetings during ACE22
Those who meet the following criteria should apply:
6 To stand out you must market your participation inside the
6 Field validation in water or overlapping industries, Innovation Hub: direct mail, email, create a newsletter
via pilot testing or full scale installations. 6 Partner with exhibitors to show your involvement and credibility
6 Product must provide a clear advantage over 6 Highlight your participation using Social Media promotion—
traditional solutions already on the market. include hashtags #AWWAACE and #ACE22
6 Company generates less than $5m in revenue.
INNOVATION HUB SPACE INCLUDES:
HOW TO APPLY
6 Space within the Innovation Hub, which is
1. Fill out the Innovation Hub Application form found in centrally-located in the Exhibit Hall
this document (both sides). Please print clearly and provide
6 Furnishings: one high-top cocktail table (42 inches high
complete information.
x 36 inches wide), two stools, carpeting and signage
2. Email completed form to: brittany.burch@isleutilities.com 6 Company name and description listed in the mobile app
and in the Onsite Program, if received by cutoff deadlines
3. Applicants will be notified within 10 business days whether
application has been accepted. 6 Two (2) Exhibitor Full-Conference registrations
(technical sessions and exhibits, no lunch)
RATES 6 Exhibit Hall 24-hour perimeter security
6 Exhibitor access to the Exhibit Hall, professional
First Year Exhibitors Second Year Exhibitors sessions and networking events
By After By After 6 ACE22 Conference Proceedings for registered booth staff
April 7, 2022 April 7, 2022 April 7, 2022 April 7, 2022 Pull-up banners are NOT allowed in the Innovation Hub. The exhibiting company is
$3,000 $3,200 $3,425 $3,625 responsible for ordering electricity if needed.
June 12-15, 2022
San Antonio, Texas
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Exhibit Halls 1-4 View the ACE22 interactive floor plan:
awwa.org/ACE
3June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
EXPOSITION HOURS* CANCELLATION POLICY & IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, June 13 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. All cancellations must be submitted to AWWA in writing.
Tuesday, June 14 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Cancellations via email to exhibitormail@awwa.org
Wednesday, June 15 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. are acceptable.
EXHIBITOR ACCESS* 6 Full Payment is due at receipt of invoice.
Two hours prior to official Exhibit Hall hours and one hour post. 6 After Thursday, April 7, 2022: No refund will be
made. AWWA reserves the right to resell the space.
DEDICATED TIME WITH EXHIBITORS* For more detailed information, view the
Monday, June 13 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. AWWA exhibitor terms and conditions at awwa.org/ACE
Wednesday, June 15 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
MOVE-IN SCHEDULE*
Thursday, June 9 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Important: Official Contractors
Friday, June 10 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. AWWA has been made aware of several ‘unofficial’ companies
Saturday, June 11 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. contacting ACE exhibitors by phone and email, in an effort to
Sunday, June 12 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. solicit business; hotel rooms, attendee lists, booth design, etc.
If you are contacted by a company that doesn’t seem legitimate,
.MOVE-OUT SCHEDULE*
please contact exhibitormail@awwa.org with details.
Wednesday, June 15 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 16 8:00 a.m.–noon AWWA does not provide our exhibitor lists to companies’ other
*Hours are subject to change. than our official partners: Freeman, Par Avion, TPNI and the
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and their affiliates.
4Innovation Hub Exhibitor Application
AWWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION
June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, TX
June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please print clearly and complete the two page application.
Applications will not be processed without complete information, and signature.
Email completed form to: brittany.burch@isleutilities.com
INNOVATION HUB APPLICATION:
Headquarters Location
In what countries do you currently
do business?
How many commercial clients & installations do
you have for this product (please specify how
many are in North America)?
If you do not have any commercial installations,
please describe recent successful pilots.
Will you have at least one person at the booth
at all times?
Please provide this product’s and your
company’s annual revenue.
Why do you want to have a space within the
Innovation Hub?
COMPANY INFORMATION:
(AS IT WILL APPEAR IN ALL CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING THE ON-SITE PROGRAM)
Company Name
Company Website
Main Exhibit Contact Person to receive materials, correspondence, and billing from AWWA
Street Address
City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Country
Phone Number E-mail (main exhibit contact person)
COMPETITORS:
List companies from which you desire booth separation (identify by competitor company name, NOT by products):
Questions? Contact us! 202.774.7458 | brittany.burch@isleutilities.com
FOR AWWA USE ONLY
Date Received______________________________ Order Number_____________________________________Booth #________________________________ AWWA signature________________________________________________________________________
5COMPANY INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION: Please provide a company or product description below to be used for attendee materials. (Limit 225 characters
{NOT WORDS} – Including spacing and punctuation).
June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
ZONE HOST CATEGORY LISTING: To help attendees find technologies of interest before and during ACE. Please choose ONE of
Intelligent Water Distribution System Analysis / Equip. Water Supply/ Wastewater/
Treatment/Equip.
Resilient Utilities Software
Aquifer/Watershed
Water Quality Conservation
Biosolids Handling
Infrastructure Solutions Management / Consultant / Services.
Monitoring / Equipment
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Notice of cancellation must be given to AWWA in writing. Cancellation by an exhibitor of any portion of exhibit space reserved
results in the following, if written cancellation notice is received by AWWA on or before the dates listed:
• On or prior to Thursday, April 7, 2022: 25% of the total paid booth space will be forfeited to AWWA.
• After Thursday, April 7, 2022: No refund will be made. AWWA reserves the right to resell the space.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Please make sure this entire form is filled out with complete information and signed before submitting.
I am applying for space in the Innovation Hub for the First Time. I am applying for space in the Innovation Hub for the Second Time.
$3,000.00 on or before April 7, 2022 $3,200.00 after April 7th $3,425.00 on or before April 7, 2022 $3,625 after April 7th
Prices increase after April 7, 2022.
You will receive an email with your invoice and instructions We hereby agree to:
for processing payment, 10 business days after your
application has been accepted. bide by all Exhibitor Contractual Terms
A
and Conditions (See on the web at
Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. awwa.org/Events-Education/Exhibitors-Sponsors).
s part of this event registration; personal contact data
A
such as name, address, and email will be collected and
used by AWWA Show Management and approved third-
parties affiliated with ACE22. See AWWA privacy policy
(awwa.org/privacy) for additional information.
Note: AWWA reserves the right to relocate your booth if
deemed necessary.
Thank you! We look forward to
working with you. Agree for Innovation Hub Exhibitor:
Name (print):__________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________ _
Signature: _____________________________________________________________
6June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
SPONSORSHIPS
Each year the Innovation Hub continues to grow and offers NEW! INNOVATIONS CABANA HOST
exciting new professional sessions meant to stimulate innovative Scaleups and startups alike will find the Innovations Hub a perfect
thinking and best practices. The centralized “hub” provides a place to showcase their cutting-edge innovation - within their own
place for thought leaders to come together and share creative space - in one of the Innovation Stations. These 10’x10’ stations
ideas and designs, and fosters connections and collaboration. will be uniquely designed by each Sponsor and will serve as an
excellent exchange platform to disseminate your latest findings,
ZONE SPONSOR designs, and ideas, all in a private space.
The sponsorship opportunities were also developed with the hub
and spoke concept in mind with the nucleus surrounded by four
linked Technology Zones from the “spokes.” Sponsors can find a
perfect spot within one of the water themed Zones to showcase
their leading-edge products and services.
ACE: BY THE NUMBERS
55+22+104321P 22+17+111053P
ATTENDEE BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION TYPE JOB FUNCTION
1%
3% 2% 3%
3% 5%
4% 22%
10% n Engineering
nP ublic Water Supply n Management
Utility—Municipal n Operations: Finance &
10% n Consulting Firm Purchasing, IT, HR, Legal
n Government n Operators
10%
n Educational Institutions n Sales & Marketing
n Contractor n Executive
nP ublic Water Supply Utility— n Administrative/Customer
Investor Service/Communications 17%
54%
nP rivate Industrial System or n S cientific/Research/
Water Wholesaler 11% Education
22% n Research Lab n Public/Elected Official
11% 11%
CONTACT THE SALES TEAM!
Isle Utilities
Director of Operations: Brittany Burch | C - 202-774-7458 | brittany.burch@isleutilities.com
AWWA East and Southeast United States, Asia, Australia, Canada, and South America
Senior Sales Manager: Pam Fithian | D - 303.347.6138 | C - 720.315.5407 | pfithian@awwa.org
AWWA West and Midwest United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, Israel, and Mexico
Sales Manager: Donna Walstrom | D - 303.734.3601 | C - 720.829.7851 | dwalstrom@awwa.org
7June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
INNOVATION
SPONSORSHIP All ACE Innovation Hub Sponsors Can Enjoy:
OPPORTUNITIES
6 Sponsor logo included in Innovation Hub brochure,
distributed on-site to ACE22 attendees
6 Two (2) Exhibitor Full-Conference registrations
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact: (professional sessions and exhibits, no lunch)
Brittany Burch | brittany.burch@isleutilities.com | 202.774.7458 6 ACE22 Pre-and-Post Attendee Mailing List
Pam Fithian | pfithian@awwa.org | 303.347.6138
Donna Walstrom | dwalstrom@awwa.org | 303.734.3601
INNOVATION CABANA HOST – SOLD | CYBEER FEST – SOLD | 3 AVAILABLE | $7,500
3 AVAILABLE | $15,000 Sponsors of CyBEER Fest will provide attendees the opportunity
Set yourself apart from the rest and define your company’s brand to meet other water technology professionals in a casual setting,
as a leader in innovation. in addition to having a presence in the Innovation Hub Lounge
throughout the 3-day exhibit.
6 Dedicated alcove, branded with host’s company name and logo
6 Furniture provided includes two (2) loveseats and coffee table This event will be held on the first day of the ACE22 Exhibit Hall,
Monday, June 13, between 4:00–5:00 p.m. Beer and nonalcoholic
6 Electrical will be provided. refreshments will be served.
6 Sponsor has ability to provide their own design within
the space at additional cost (i.e. video monitors, 6 Sponsor recognized at the beginning of
lighting, literature stand, side tables, etc…) CyBEER Fest as event patron.
6 Ten-minute presentation slot during Hub 6 Sponsor logo displayed within the Innovation
Professional Program to tell your unique story Hub Lounge for all 3 days of the exhibit.
6 Host may use this dedicated space for meetings, 6 Sponsor logo displayed on signage during the CyBEER Fest.
presentations, and other small-scale functions 6 Sponsor permitted to hand out marketing
ZONE SPONORS | 4 AVAILABLE | $7,000 materials during event.
As a Zone Host you may sponsor a Zone within the Innovation NO WATER, NO BEER KOOZIES – SOLD |
Hub that aligns with your company’s value proposition. EXCLUSIVE | $3,000
Sponsor logo displayed along with AWWA No Water No Beer logo
6 Sponsor logo displayed on outside of Zone curved
on beverage koozies provided to attendees by bartenders.
wall during all three days of the ACE22 Exhibit Hall
6 Video Monitor on inside of Zone curved wall
with your video content playing for all three days
of the ACE22 Exhibit Hall. No audio.
6 Sponsor to kick off “sandbox session” for their
associated Zone with a 5 minute presentation.
Have an idea of a sponsorship that would
better fit your needs and works into the
relaxed gathering area of the Innovation
Hub? Let us know and we will customize
a package for you.
8June 12–15, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas USA
INNOVATION HUB
SPONSORSHIP FORM
To register for an Innovation Hub sponsorship, please complete this form and email to Brittany Burch at:
brittany.burch@isleutilities.com
Company Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:_____________________________________________Title: ________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________State/Province: ______________________________________________ ZIP/Postal Code: ____________________
Country: __________________________________________________Phone: ________________________________________________________________
Email:________________________________________ Company Website:________________________________________________________________
Please indicate selected sponsorship:
Innovation Cabana Host $15,000 (sold) No Water, No Beer Koozies $3,000 (sold)
Zone Sponsor $7,000
CyBeer + Lounge Host $5,000 (sold)
WE HEREBY AGREE TO
1. Abide by all rules and regulations posted at awwa.org/ACE
2. Enclose payment to AWWA in US funds for the total amount due.
3. As part of this event registration; personal contact data such as name, address, and email will be collected and used by AWWA
Show Management and approved third-parties affiliated with ACE22. See AWWA privacy policy (awwa.org/privacy) for
additional information.
By signing here, I am confirming that I am an authorized agent of the above-referenced company to commit to this sponsorship.
All reserved sponsorships are noncancellable and nonrefundable. Total cost is due immediately after invoice is received to secure
the sponsorship.
Signature:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________
Sponsorships are nonrefundable and are nontransferable. To be included in the recognition that will be promoted in the ACE22
Innovation Hub brochure, application and full payment must be received. If company logo changes after approval, sponsor
must notify AWWA.
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