What to expect
ACES conferences are built around practical learning and real conversations between editors doing the work.
You’ll find:
- Sessions organized by track and skill level, from foundational to advanced
- Content you can apply right away, no matter your role or industry
- Built-in networking opportunities and social events designed for connection
Whether you're refining a skill or exploring something new, the program is designed to meet you where you are.
What we cover
Sessions reflect the range of work editors actually do, and the questions they're asking right now.
- Editing processes and evolving workflows
- Style, standards, and language
- Tools and technology
- Building a freelance practice or growing within a team
- Navigating career shifts and long-term growth
Who you’ll connect with
ACES conferences bring together editors from different industries, roles, and career stages.
- Editors in publishing, corporate, academic, government, nonprofit, and technical fields
- In-house editors working across teams and organizations
- Freelancers and independent editors
- People just starting out and people decades into the work
You'll meet editors facing the same challenges you are, and realize you're not figuring this out alone.
Two ways to take part
Annual conference
Join us in a new city each year for a few days of sessions, conversations, and exploration. You'll connect with editors face-to-face, discover a new place, and leave with fresh ideas and a stronger sense of community.
Virtual conference
Join from wherever you are and move through sessions at your own pace. The virtual format makes the conference accessible to more editors across the country, without the cost or logistics of travel.