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The 2022 American Counseling Association
Conference is a Must-Attend Event
The American Counseling Association Conference & Expo is the premier professional development and networking event for licensed professional counselors, students and mental health professionals. This year we are heading back to face-to-face to connect, engage, and learn — April 7-9 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Reasons to Attend
By registering for this year’s 2022 Conference, attendees will have the opportunity to earn 15.5 of continuing education credits over the course of two days.
Connect | Engage | Learn
Professional counselors find their way to the profession in a multitude of ways. Regardless of how they get here, they all have a deeply felt calling to help others.
Registration (Opens February 1, 2022)
Registration Capacities
Due to 6ft physical distancing and safety concerns, ACA will only be able to provide a limited number of registrations to the 2022 Conference & Expo. Unlike previous years, we will only be able to admit 1,750 attendees and registrations will be granted on a “first come, first serve” basis.
Currently, ACA is exploring options for a separate virtual conference to take place in fall 2022. The ACA Annual Conference & Expo in April is a distinct event and will not have a virtual component. If a separate virtual conference is scheduled for this coming fall, the two events will have separate costs and registration guidelines and will not be interchangeable.
COVID-19 Requirements
- Vaccination requirement: Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all registrants, guests, and/or conference participants. ACA uses the CDC definition of full COVID-19 vaccination. We're currently working to identify an automated vaccination verifying service, and more information will be shared well in advance of April.
- Face masks requirements: Properly worn face masks are required while in all ACA Conference spaces, which include but are not limited to: meeting rooms, the exhibit hall, the registration area, the bookstore, and shuttle buses. Any conference participant not wearing a face mask will be asked to leave the conference.
Counselors who hold an active Regular or Professional, New Professional or Retired membership with ACA.
Individuals seeking continuing education in counseling but are not current ACA members.
Individuals enrolled at least half time in a college or university program and hold an active Student membership with ACA.
Students who are enrolled at least half time in a college or university program, but are not current ACA members.**
Conference At-A-Glance
This tentative schedule is subject to change. Check back for updates.
Tuesday, April 5
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Governing Council
Wednesday, April 6
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Governing Council
Thursday, April 7
8:00 am – 6:30 pm Registration open
8:00 am – 6:30 pm ACA Bookstore open
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Division Meetings
9:00 am – 5:00 pm ACA Business Meetings
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Expo Hall open
11:00 am – 5:00 pm ACA Career Center open
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Expo Hall Grand Opening & Welcome Reception
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm ACA General Session & Opening Keynote
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm ACA Opening Night Celebration
Friday, April 8
8:00 am – 6:30 pm Registration open
8:00 am – 5:30 pm ACA Bookstore open
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Expo Hall open
8:00 am – 5:00 pm ACA Career Center open
8:00 am – 6:00 pm Education Sessions
8:00 am – 5:30 pm Poster Sessions
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ACA General Session
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Division Receptions
Saturday, April 9
7:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration open
8:00 am – 6:00 pm ACA Bookstore
8:00 am – 6:00 pm Education Sessions
8:00 am – 6:00 pm Career Center Appointments Available
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Our Conference & Expo is hosted by the American Counseling Association, a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.