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Conferences

ACA’s Annual Congress of Correction and Winter Conference are two of the largest and most respected events in the corrections field. These gatherings bring together thousands of professionals for workshops, meetings, and networking opportunities, while also offering paths toward professional certification. Each conference features accreditation hearings, dynamic programming, and an expansive exhibit hall showcasing leading companies and innovations. No other events provide the same depth of learning, growth, and connection for corrections professionals.

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Current Conference

Phoenix, Arizona January 7-10, 2027

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Future Conferences

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Meet the Director of Conventions

Kelli McAfee is the Director of Conventions at the American Correctional Association. Before joining the American Correctional Association Kelli worked for EF Education in Cambridge, MA. She is a graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
Contact Kelli at 703.224.0011 or kellim@aca.org

See How Heavy Equipment Training Works Inside a Correctional Facility

Offering heavy equipment training inside a correctional facility is hard. This guide shows how simulators make it possible to teach useful skills in a safe setting and prepare inmates for work after release. You’ll learn: How to teach heavy equipment skills inside the facility. Why simulator training is safer than starting on live equipment. How training helps people in custody prepare for work after release. How instructors can track progress to see where more practice is needed. How to use one simulator to teach skills for different machines.