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EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORTEXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
REUSE
STORMWATER
WASTEWATER
DRINKING
UNITING THE WORLD OF WATER
EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
Contents 3 Statistics
7 Exhibit Hall Activities and Networking Events
8 Best of Show: Exhibit Awards
9 Best in Advertising Awards
10 About the Manufacturers/Associates Council (MAC)
11 ACE17: Looking Ahead
On behalf of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Manufacturers/Associates Council (MAC),
please accept our gratitude and appreciation for your participation in and support of ACE16. This document will also provide
statistics to illustrate the value of your participation at ACE16.
EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
POST SHOW STATS
#AWWAACE16:582 Tweets reaching more than
187,000 Water Professionals
1,411 Presenters
141 Utility
Presenters
19 Tracks
152 Sessions
First-Time Exhibitors
82Booths
1,101Exhibit Hall
Networking Events
30
52 Countries Represented
455 International Attendees(Does not include Canada, Mexico or Puerto Rico)
97% of survey respondents
rated their overall experience at ACE16
Excellent/Very Good/Average
30% of surveyed attendees
return to ACE every year!
48% of professional
registrants attended from a water or
wastewater utility 11,624 Total Attendees
2,417 First-Time Attendees
95% of survey
respondents would recommend ACE to a colleague
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
To “network” with other attendees, exhibitors,
and speakers
68%
To keep up-to-date on the industry
69%
To evaluate and compare products in the exhibit hall
for future purchase
42%To attend
conference sessions
48%
TOP REASONS FOR ATTENDING
ATTENDEE SURVEY
TIME SPENT IN EXHIBIT HALL
0
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Did not interact with any exhibitors
Less than 1 hour1 to 3 hours4 to 5 hours6 to 7 hoursMore than 7 hours
JOB TITLE
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EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
59% share information with
a colleague
37% evaluate further
purchases
Top 20 Products and Services Attendees Plan to Buy• Valves/Gates
• Meters/Flowmeters
• Pipe
• Parts/Tools
• Chemicals
• Instrumentation
• Distribution System Analysis
• Hydrants
• Safety Equipment
• Pumps
• Construction
• Laboratory Services
• Monitoring
• Software
• �Leak/Backflow�Prevention
• GIS
• Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Corrosion
• Filter Material
• Management/Consultant Services
• Contractors
FUTURE ACTIONS TAKEN AS A RESULT OF EXHIBITOR INTERACTION ON THE FLOOR
66% seek further information
83% of attendees rated
the Exhibit Hall as excellent/very good
86% of attendees are responsible for
purchasing or influence decision making
EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
88% of exhibitors indicated
that they met their objectives
at the show
EXHIBITOR SURVEY RESULTS
TOP 4 REASONS FOR EXHIBITING • Lead generation
• Exposure and brand awareness
• Relationship building
• Generate sales
90% of exhibitors would recommend ACE to a colleague
88% of exhibitors rated
their overall experiences as
excellent to average
79% of exhibitors plan to
exhibit next year in Philadelphia, PA
EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
Dedicated Hours
MONDAY 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
AWWA Career Center Job Fair
The ACE16 Career Center Job Fair brought together students, young professionals and job seekers with 11 hiring companies. Attendees and exhibitors enjoyed refreshments provided by Aqua America. One lucky winner received a grand prize in a giveaway sponsored by CDM Smith.
• Official�Hall�Opening• Expo Café: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with
regional seating and Hot Topic Discussions• Lunch with the Boss—a Student & YP Meet Up: Monday• Tuesday Networking Happy Hour• Women’s Networking Lunch: Monday• People’s Choice Water Taste Test and the
Best of the Best Water Taste Test• Wednesday Sweet Treat Networking
Social with Commemorative Pins• World Water Cup, Pipe Tapping and
Meter Madness Competitions• Hydrant Hysteria Demonstration• The Water Equation Silent Auction supporting the
One AWWA Operator Scholarship Program• Career Center Job Fair• Roundtable Solution Sessions• Innovation Lounge• AWWA Pavilion and AWWA Bookstore• International Resource Center• Poster Sessions and Wastewater Technical Track• Exhibit & Product Directory Kiosks
EXHIBIT HALL ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKING EVENTS
EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
BEST IN SHOW: EXHIBIT AWARDSAWWA held its Annual Best in Show awards for exhibit booths at ACE16. The judging took place on Sunday, June 11, 2016, and winners were announced Monday evening at the Exhibitor, Advertiser, and Sponsor Reception at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. A full-page ad in the September issue of Journal - American Water Works Association further promotes this year’s winners.
BEST IN SHOWCongratulations to our winners!
LARGE
MEDIUM
SMALL
Sensus Zenner USA Suez
Force Flow Phoenix Contact Tnemec Company, Inc.
Stanley Hydraulic Tools AM Conservation A.T.I.
Gold Silver Bronze
Gold Silver Bronze
Gold Silver Bronze
EXHIBIT EVALUATION CRITERIATitle Prominent: Presentation of the title of the company prominently displayed and easily identified. (10 points)
Basic Information: Ease of understanding what the company offers for the industry and organization of the exhibit. (20 points)
Showmanship/ Variety: Eye-catching and appealing, use of props and lighting, range of style, colors, and shapes. (20 points)
Originality of Design: Independent, creative, and fresh design. (25 points)
Educational: Information provided, materials handed out, displays and graphics. (25 points)
Exhibits that have won in the past three years are ineligible to win, unless the company is displaying a new booth design.
EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
BEST IN ADVERTISING AWARDSAWWA presented the “Best in Advertising” for Journal AWWA and Opflow awards at the customer reception on Monday at ACE16.Three judges reviewed the 2015 Journal AWWA ads, 2015 Opflow ads, and 2015 Sourcebook ads and narrowed the entries to 15 in the full page categories for Journal AWWA and five ads for Opflow, with full-page and fractional ads combined.Judges then awarded points based on the additional criteria:• High degree of visual magnetism
(10 points)
• Invites the reader into the scene (10 points)
• Promises and backs up a reward (10 points)
• Presents the selling proposition in a logical sequence (10 points)
• Easy to read (10 points)
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GoldPAX Water
TechnologiesSilverAurora Water
BronzeTideflex
Technologies
AWWA will award the 2015 Best in Advertising awards for Opfl ow at the Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Three companies will receive Gold, Silver or Bronze awards for outstanding advertising. Judges considered creativity, originality, impact, and messaging delivery.
BEST in AdvertisingOpflow
www.awwa.org/advertise
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When it comes to someone you can trust with your valve and hydrant needs, look no further than AMERICAN. The company where strength, dependability and integrity just come with the territory.
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McWane
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Control
AWWA will award the 2015 Best in Advertising awards for Journal AWWA at the Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Three companies will receive Gold, Silver or Bronze awards for outstanding advertising. Judges considered creativity, originality, impact, and messaging delivery.
BEST in Advertising
www.awwa.org/advertise
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EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
MANUFACTURERS/ASSOCIATES COUNCIL (MAC)The MAC MissionOur mission is to support all providers of safe drinking water products and services to ensure they can efficiently and effectively deliver a high-quality product at all times. We promote public health, safety, and welfare through the improvement of the overall quality of water and effective management and protection of water resources.
Our appreciation goes to the following individuals who volunteer their time to represent you on the 2015–2016 MAC:Jeffrey�M.�Zdrojewski,�Chair�
Randy�L.�Moore,�Vice�Chair�
David�W.�Angell
Dave Brewer
Steve Bruskiewicz
Sean Cardia
Jay�J.�Cermenaro
Kate Keenan
Nick Koncar
Christopher Larson
Thomas�A.�Lower
Barry Lyon
Robert�L.�Murphy,�Jr.
Edward�D.�Nugent
Meredith Quinn
Pete Samson
Jason Seubert
Paul Thom
Are you interested in becoming involved with the MAC? If so, submit your application by January 31, 2017. For more information, visit
www.awwa.org/mac or contact Jane Johnson at [email protected].
• Providing support and input on the direction of the AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition and specialty conferences
• �Offering�Service�Provider�recognition�programs�through the Best in Show Annual Conference booth awards,�Best�in�Journal�AWWA�and�Opflow�advertising�awards, and the John Lechner Award of Excellence
• Communicating to the section MACs through a newsletter updating the sections on what is happening at AWWA
• Delivering educational opportunities at three technical sessions at the Annual Conference & Exposition
• Overseeing the Water Industry Lunch at the Annual Conference & Exposition, including selecting the speaker and providing input on the sponsorships
EXHIBITING AT ACE17 is a must if your products and services provide solutions for today’s water professionals! The American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE) is the only water conference where representatives from every segment of the water business come together. We invite you to join us and more than 12,000 dedicated water professionals as we help shape the future of safe water. Make sure your company’s products and services are in front of the people who count…and see your profits soar!
Exhibit, Sponsorship, and Advertising SalesDid�you�know�that�AWWA�has�a�team�of�Territory�Sales�Managers�and�Exhibit�Services�on�staff�dedicated�to�helping�you�find�the�best�exhibiting,�sponsorship,�and�advertising�opportunities?�Contact�the�following�Territory Sales Managers for more information on getting the most exposure through AWWA opportunities!
Northeast U.S., Eastern Canada Ryan [email protected]
Western U.S., Eastern Canada, Texas, Alaska, Hawaii Kathy [email protected]
Southeast U.S., Colorado, South America, Southeast Asia, AustraliaPam [email protected]
Midwest U.S., Western Canada, Europe, IsraelNancy [email protected]
Don’t miss this opportunity to➤ Increase brand awareness➤ Build client relationships➤ Demonstrate and promote your
product or service➤ Generate sales leads
Vanessa PighettiExhibits Manager303.�347.�[email protected]
Chris CollinsExhibits [email protected]
Krista DelichExhibits [email protected]
Exhibit Services
ACE17: LOOKING AHEADPhiladelphia, PA | June 11–14, 2017
EXHIBITOR FINAL REPORT
www.awwa.org/exhibitorwww.awwa.org/sponsor
AWWA EXHIBIT AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESAWWA offers a range of exhibitor and sponsorship options throughout the year. Reach a wider audience by expanding your presence to these events and reach more of AWWA’s members and customers. For a full list of upcoming conferences, go to www.awwa.org/conferences.
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: INORGANICSMarch 21–22, 2017 | Detroit, MI
AWWA/WEF THE UTILITY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE™February 7–10, 2017 | Tampa, FL
AMTA/AWWA MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE & EXPOSITIONFebruary 13–17, 2017 | Long Beach, CA
SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCEMarch 19–22, 2017 | New Orleans, LA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITIONJune 11–14, 2017 | Philadelphia, PA
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE & EXPOSITIONOctober 30–November 2, 2017 | Houston, TX
WATER QUALITY TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION®
November 12–16, 2017 | Portland, OR
