American Counseling Association · Portland, OR · 2027
2027 ACA Conference & Expo
01 Overview
The 2027 ACA Conference & Expo runs March 11 to 13, 2027, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland and marks the American Counseling Association's 75th anniversary. Optional Learning Institutes (member $99, student member $49, non-member $199) take place before the main program opens.
Full-conference fees step up on December 22, 2026 and again on March 9, 2027. Members pay $410 early, $525 regular and $630 late; non-members pay $675, $775 and $875. The $315–$475 tier covers student, new professional and retired members, and student non-members register by phone. ACA lists the conference for counselors seeking continuing education; the exact number of CE hours and the NBCC details are not published yet.
The headquarters hotel is the Hyatt Regency Portland at $269 per night until February 15, 2027. Refund requests close on March 4, 2027.
02 CME / CE credits
| Credit | Amount | System |
|---|---|---|
| NBCC Clock HoursACA lists NBCC among its CE approval bodies; pre-conference Learning Institutes carry 4 CE hours; total for 2027 not published yet | TBA | NBCC |
03 Registration fees
| Attendee | Early | Regular | Onsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-members | $675until Dec 21 | $775until Mar 8 | $875 |
| Members | $410until Dec 21 | $525until Mar 8 | $630 |
| Students | $315until Dec 21 | $400until Mar 8 | $475 |
04 Key deadlines
- Dec 21, 2026
- Early-bird registration — Lowest full-conference rate
- Feb 15, 2027
- Hotel block cutoff — Hyatt Regency Portland (headquarters) group rate
05 Official hotels
- Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center · HQ
- from $269/night · book by Feb 15, 2027
06 Questions
When is ACA 2027?
It takes place Mar 11–13, 2027 in Portland, OR.
How many CME/CE credits does ACA 2027 offer?
Up to TBA NBCC Clock Hours. Final credit numbers are set by the accredited provider.
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