"Our conference is stronger with the growing number of diverse voices."
ACA Business Conferences
Next Annual Business Conference is May 17 & 18, 2025
Register for the May 17-18, 2025 ABC
Register as an Observer for the 2025 ABC
All ACA Members are welcome to register as a conference observer
Observers can register at any time.
Event | Start Dates | End Dates |
Ballot Voting by Groups |
February 15, 2025 (First Day to Vote) |
April 7, 2025 (Last day to Vote) |
Registration for 2025 ABC |
Open Now |
May 12, 2025 (Last Day to Register) |
2025 ABC | May 17, 2025 | May 18, 2025 |
Essential Resources
The 2025 ABC Portal
Your Guide Through the ABC
(formerly known as "binder" or "guidebook")
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.
The Ballot
The following are clickable links to the Ballots in 4 languages:
English
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
2025 ABC Ballots
To submit your group's Ballot, please click on the following link and scroll down to the links to the actual Ballot forms: https://acawso.org/bpc/#ballot-results
Resources for Next Meeting
Agendas, Reports, Minutes Drafts
General Information
Conference Process
Delegate Orientation
Reports, Important Dates, Help Videos,
Key Dates
Please note these important dates:
- 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.