"Our conference is stronger with the growing number of diverse voices."
ACA Business Conferences
Next Quarterly Delegate Meeting is on February 1st, 2025 9am-1pm ET
Next Annual Business Conference is May 17 & 18, 2025
Register for the February 1st, 2025 QDM
Register for Feb 2025 QDM -- (New Delegates Only)
2024 ABC/QDM delegates do not need to re-register .
Last day to register: January 27th
Existing Delegate Change Form
Use to change Delegate information for a group (name, contact info)
Last day to change: January 27th
Add 2024 Alternate Delegate to Conference Slack Channel
Add Alternate Delegate to Slack Channel
Alternate Delegates do not need to register to attend the QDM but simply coordinate wtih their primary delegate.
Last Day to add: January 29th
Register as an Observer for the QDM
All ACA Members are welcome to register as a conference observer
Observers can register at any time.
Essential Resources
Fellowship Group Voting Process - World Wide Voting Results
Fellowship Group Voting Audio and Results
Fellowship Group Voting Audio Recording from the Dec QDM
The Minority Opinion will be heard at the 1st February QDM.
2025 ABC Ballot Information
The Ballot
The following are clickable links to the Ballots in 4 languages:
English
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Ballot Presentations (Town Halls)
- Saturday, February 8th at 9 pm EST (21:00 ET)
- Sunday, February 9th at 9 am EST (9:00 am ET)
- Friday, February 21st at 9 pm EST (21:00 ET)
- Saturday, February 22nd at 9 am EST (9:00 ET)
These meetings will be recorded and made available on our website: https://acawso.org/bpc/
Zoom Link for these Meetings:
https://zoom.us/j/97974771894
Meeting ID: 979 7477 1894
Passcode: 13579
This information is also found on our Ballot Prep Committee web page: https://acawso.org/bpc/
Resources for Next Meeting
Agendas, Reports, Minutes Drafts
General Information
Conference Sustainability
Conference Process
Fellowship Group Voting
Concepts Study Ad-Hoc Committee
Charter
Delegate Orientation
Reports, Important Dates, Help Videos,
Key Dates
Please note these important dates:
- QDM Debrief and Dance Party Flyer - 6th February
- 2025 ABC to occur on May 17th and 18th
Materials from WSO Board
Board reports, Presentations, Motions
Materials from WSO Office
WSO Office Reports, Presentations, Projects
Contact Information
Useful email addresses
Archives
Past ABC & QDM Agendas, Minutes, Reports
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common inquiries about ABC/QDM.
All Closed Trick
How is the Annual Business Conference (ABC) different than the Quarterly Delegate Meetings (QDM)?
The Annual Business Conference (ABC) has existed for many years and typically occurs over two days in late April or early May. Typically, the annual meeting has included an opportunity to vote on fellowship ballot proposals and delegate floor proposals, hear reports and motions from ACA WSO, and ratify ACA WSO board trustees. In May 2022, delegates voted to approve three additional quarterly meetings, which usually last four hours. These meetings enable delegates to complete any business that could not be finished at the annual meeting, and to discuss matters of policy and finance.
How Do I Know If I Am Ready to be a Delegate?
There are no formal rules for when a delegate is "ready," but one essential is that you must be trusted by a registered group, intergroup, or region to perform this role. If you are unsure, you can ask for guidance from those who select you. Disagreements and strong feelings can be expressed during conference meetings, so it is helpful to have enough emotional sobriety to set healthy boundaries and cope with differing views. You also can prepare for a Conference session by reviewing resources at the ACA Conference page, and by attending training sessions that are held before the Conference meets.
Why is there a conference?
The ACA World Service Organization assists members and groups around the world. It is important that WSO be responsive to fellowship needs and manage resources prudently. At ACA conference sessions, delegates discuss WSO service priorities and set direction on large matters of policy and finance. Delegates are chosen by registered ACA groups, intergroups, and regions, and the conference is commonly understood to serve as the voice of the fellowship
What Is WSO?
The ACA World Service Organization provides services that assist ACA groups and individuals in achieving recovery. ACA WSO publishes literature, maintains an online meeting directory, and assists groups, intergroups, and regions in providing service to ACA members. ACA WSO is a nonprofit organization administered by a board of trustees.