VCON26 VCON26
A virtual conference for working editors
Sept. 16-18, 2026
Join ACES for its virtual conference!Â
Register by Aug. 14 to save $100 with early bird pricing.
ACES VCON26 helps editors identify, hone, and advance their editing skills, career goals, and personal aspirations.
The conference brings together editors working across industries and specialties around the U.S. and the world.
What to expect
Sessions reflect the range of work editors actually do, and the questions they're asking right now.
Three dozen breakout sessions
The program includes approximately three dozen sessions across a wide range of topics and skill levels.
Content for different experience levels
Sessions are designed to support both new and established editors.
Topics across the field
Sessions cover a range of areas relevant to editing work and professional development.
Access
The conference content will be available in Whova, the conference app, for up to 90 days following the event.
Register by Aug. 14 and save $100
Member: $249
Nonmember: $349
Student member/nonmember: $149
- Three full days of learning
- More than 30 sessions across editing topics and specialties
- Live Q&A with every presenter
- Chat with fellow editors
- Up to 90 days of on-demand access
- Three full days of learning
- More than 30 sessions across editing topics and specialties
- Live Q&A with every presenter
- Chat with fellow editors
- Up to 90 days of on-demand access
General registration
Member: $349
Nonmember: $449
Student member/nonmember: $149