Behind the Curtain: AWWA ACE

The American Waterworks Association's Annual Conference and Exposition, known to attendees as ACE, brings together the wide variety of individuals involved in the spectrum of the water sector. What began as an informal gathering of 22 men discussing the need for safe drinking water in the late 1800s has evolved into the premier show for the water industry to share the latest trends, challenges, policy, and technology. This year's show will take place June 11-14 in Philadelphia, PA. While the show may be a whole season away, the opportunity to get the super-saver registration discount is closing soon (March 30 to be exact).

Cynthia Lane, Director of Engineering & Technical Services spoke with us to share what attendees can expect at this year's event. Continue reading

Discovering Healthcare (Event) Options

With the future of the Affordable Care Act being hotly debated, healthcare is a huge focus for a number of government-related sectors. From IT professionals looking for ways to make healthcare more efficient, to policy makers looking for answers to affordability, to physicians trying to stay up on the latest technologies, procedures, and compliance, there are varied needs at healthcare-focused events.[Tweet "Healthcare is a huge focus for a number of government-related sectors. #GovEventsBlog"]

The diverse audience for healthcare events does have some common needs as pointed out in this article from FreemanXP. These include: Continue reading