The 2021 American Counseling Association
Virtual Conference Experience is a
Must-Attend Event
The American Counseling Association Virtual Conference Experience is the premier professional development and networking event for licensed professional counselors, students and mental health professionals. This year, we have reimagined our annual, in-person conference to a monthlong celebratory, community building and engaging virtual experience.
Our monthlong Virtual Conference Experience (VCE):
- Virtual Conference Experience: April 5 - April 30, 2021
- On-demand Education: April 5 - May 31, 2021 (VCE platform will be unavailable May 1 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET)
- 24/7 — Wherever You Are, Whenever You Can
VCE attendees who registered on April 30 or prior, may continue to access on-demand session by logging into the Virtual Conference Experience using your ACA username and password.
The VCE is a one-stop-shop to learn, engage and take advantage of continuing education credits on the latest strategies and techniques in professional counseling. For nearly two months, attendees will gain access to the latest tools and resources to support their clients and students.
To make the most of your virtual experience, we recommend using one of the following devices: Desktop, Laptop, or Tablet. We also recommend using one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
Reasons to Attend
By registering for the Virtual Conference Experience, attendees will have the opportunity to earn hundreds of continuing education credits over the course of two months. When you register before April 30, 2021, you will have access to conference content until May 31, 2021. VCE platform will be unavailable May 1 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET.
Learn | Grow | Help
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. With everything going on, our monthlong event will have a different weekly focus encompassing the profession as a whole and specific issues counselors face.
Registration is Closed
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.**
Early Registration:
(until 3/2/2021)
Regular Registration:
(3/3/2021-4/30/2021)
**If you are a nonmember student, please call Member Services to register at 800-298-2276.
Virtual Conference Experience At-A-Glance
Monday, April 5 through Monday, May 31
(VCE platform will be unavailable May 1 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET)
8:00 a.m. On-Demand content is available 24 hours per day until Monday, May 31
Self-Care Week | Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9
Monday, April 5
| 9:00 a.m. |
ACA Welcome |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Self-Care Keynote Panel |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Live Quick Chat |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Education Sessions with Live Q&A |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Hour |
Tuesday, April 6 through Friday, April 9
| 10:45 a.m. |
Live Quick Chat |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Education Sessions with Live Q&A |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Hour |
Students and New Professionals Week | Monday, April 12 - Friday, April 16
Monday, April 12
| 9:00 a.m. |
ACA Welcome |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Student and New Professional Keynote |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Live Quick Chat |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Education Sessions with Live Q&A |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Hour |
Tuesday, April 13 through Friday, April 16
| 10:45 a.m. |
Live Quick Chat |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Education Sessions with Live Q&A |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Hour |
Skill Building Week | Monday, April 19 - Friday, April 23
Monday, April 19
| 9:00 a.m. |
ACA Welcome |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Skill Building Keynote |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Live Quick Chat |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Education Sessions with Live Q&A |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Hour |
Tuesday, April 20 through Friday, April 23
| 10:45 a.m. |
Live Quick Chat |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Education Sessions with Live Q&A |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Hour |
The Business of Counseling Week | Monday, April 26 - Friday, April 30
Monday, April 26
| 9:00 a.m. |
ACA Welcome |
| 9:30 a.m. |
The Business of Counseling Keynote |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Live Quick Chat |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Education Sessions with Live Q&A |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Hour |
Tuesday, April 27 through Friday, April 30
| 10:45 a.m. |
Live Quick Chat |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Education Sessions with Live Q&A |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Hour |
*All times listed are Eastern Time
Sponsors
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Our Virtual Conference Experience 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.