Conference program
Most of our sessions are breakouts, meaning participants can choose from as many as five sessions each block to get the training that benefits them the most. You’ll be able to choose from tracks for newspapers, online and corporate editors, and specialized sessions for freelancers, students and more.
Merrill Perlman, winner of the Glamann Award for dedication to the craft, leads a discussion in 2009.
The all-important schedule
New to the conference? Find out how each day is broken down and see the plan for the conference from start to finish.
Learn about the sessions
Three days, more than 40 sessions and something for everyone. Explore what sessions we'll be offering each day in the sessions section.
Conference tracks
We've broken down the sessions into general tracks, which can help you target the training you need. Learn more
Expo+Job Fair
New for the conference: On Friday, meet companies and recruiters who value editing. Learn more
Breakout lunches
If you want more training, we'll give it to you. Check out some of the focused breakouts we'll hold informally over lunch. Learn more
ACES at night
Each night, we'll give participants an opportunity to share stories, network, celebrate the craft and relax. Learn more
Bid and win for Education Fund
Return home with some great items found only at the ACES auction, which benefits the Education Fund and its scholarships. Leare more
Beyond the conference
There’s much more you can do on your conference trip, and ACES is planning some great “extracurricular” activities. See what we’re cookin’ up.
Fun run up Rocky steps
Join our 5K run through the streets of Philadelphia and up to the famous steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Learn more
