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ACES VCON26

A virtual conference for working editors

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.

Join ACES for its virtual conference, taking place Sept. 16-18, 2026.

Early-bird opens soon.

What to expect

Sessions reflect the range of work editors actually do, and the questions they're asking right now.

Be part of a community where editing comes first

Three dozen breakout sessions

The program includes approximately three dozen sessions across a wide range of topics and skill levels.

Building a freelance practice or growing within a team

Content for different experience levels

Sessions are designed to support both new and established editors.

Style, standards, and language

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 up to 90 days following the event.

Pricing

Registration is not yet open. Rates for VCON26 will remain the same as VCON25.

Early-bird registration

(limited time)


Member: $199
Nonmember: $299

General registration


Member: $299
Nonmember: $399