ACE25 Recap: Elevating Together in Denver

This year was my third time having the honor to attend the American Water Works Association’s ACE conference! ACE25 brought the water industry together once again, this time in Denver, with a theme that couldn’t have been more fitting: Elevate.

And this year, Fontus Blue did just that.

We expanded our team presence from four to nine people, our biggest ACE crew to date, and were thrilled to include members of our Client Success team for the first time. Having them in the booth added a new dimension to the conversations, especially as we met with operators and utilities looking for deeper support.

And the booth? Constant motion. Between demos, deep dives into water quality strategy, and a few friendly faces dropping by just to say hi, the energy never let up.

Recurring themes from conversations made it clear: utilities are working hard to do more with less, and optimization, especially around chemical use and water quality goals, is more critical than ever.

As Zach McKee, our Outbound Growth Manager, shared:

“This was my second time attending with Fontus Blue, and I left inspired, both personally and professionally. At its core, ACE is about the people. I've built relationships here that I know will last for years to come. Connecting with others who genuinely care about the future of water reminds me why we do this work and why the purpose and people always come first. Already looking forward to next year!”