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2026 Atlantic
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Abstract Submission Deadline March 1, 2026
The Moncton, NB committee is targeting a first-class technical program for the 2026 ACWWA Annual Conference, being held at the Delta Beaus jour, located in the heart of our beautiful downtown, and just a short stroll away from the world-renowned Tidal Bore. The conference committee is calling on municipalities, consultants, suppliers, researchers, students, and industry representatives to submit technical abstracts on current topics and flowing forward from scarcity to sustainability within our industry. We are hoping to receive a varied range of topics so we can appeal to all the conference attendees.
Presentations
The ACWWA is inviting abstract submissions for the 2026 Conference in Moncton, NB. All topics related to the water and wastewater profession will be considered, with specific emphasis this year on abstracts considering the theme of scarcity to sustainability. Abstracts submitted for consideration in the technical program should fall under one of the three primary categories: 1) technical presentations on relevant water or wastewater projects, technological advancements or research on water and wastewater, 2) presentations featuring case studies illustrating a practical application of tools or services, and 3) presentations on workforce attraction. Presentations will be 20 minutes in length with 5 minutes for questions. Abstracts that are written as a sales pitch without a case study or practical application of the technology will not be considered for the technical program.
Fresh Ideas Competition
Please indicate if the presenter is a first-time Emerging Leader participant (formerly known as Young Professional – a student or professional under 35 years of age) at the ACWWA section conference and would like to be considered for the Fresh Ideas program that has been developed through AWWA’s Manufacturers / Associates Council and the Emerging Leaders. Based on conference feedback, we’re introducing a refreshed format designed to make judging more engaging and accessible, while giving Fresh Ideas presenters greater visibility. This year accepted Fresh Ideas entries be presented through a dedicated poster session at the conference, allowing opportunities for attendees to connect directly with presenters and learn about their work. The top poster presentation selected by judges will be given the opportunity to attend a national conference held by the American Waterworks Association or Member Association or the Water Environment Federation, representing the Emerging Leaders of ACWWA. The ACWWA will provide the winner with a stipend to assist with conference registration and travel costs to the conference. Please note that the Fresh Ideas program does not permit co-presenters, and the Emerging Leader that submitted the abstract must deliver the poster presentation.
Calling All Operators and Students!
We are excited to offer an added incentive for operators. Operators whose abstracts are accepted will have their conference registration waived! Also, in addition to being considered for the Fresh Ideas program students whose abstracts are accepted will have their ACWWA conference registration waived.
Instructions for Submitting Abstracts
Please submit an abstract (maximum length of 300 words), a presenter biography (maximum length of 200) and a copyright release form at https://acwwa.ca/abstract-submission by March 1, 2026.
The top presentation selected from this group of presenters will be given the opportunity to compete in the Fresh Ideas poster competition at the AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE 2026) in Washington, DC, June 21st – 24th, 2026, representing the Emerging Leaders of ACWWA. Along with complimentary conference registration provided by the ACE 2026 organizing committee, ACWWA will provide the winner with a stipend to assist with travel costs to the conference. Please note that the Fresh Ideas program does not permit co-presenters.
Selection Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed based on the significance of the work/content to a broad audience, originality of the work, new concepts, improvements or new data, technical content, the status of the completeness of the work, and the relevance to the theme of the conference, if applicable. Case studies on new technologies and industry presentations that are innovative/educational are encouraged. However, submissions that appear to be marketing material for a particular product or company will not be accepted. Authors will be notified of the selection of their abstracts for presentation by the end of July 2026.
