ACES Conferences
Conferences built for editors
ACES hosts conferences throughout the year, both in person and online, where editors come together to learn, connect, and share what they're working on.
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.
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.