What to Know Before You Go

Annual Meeting tips for attendees

We’re very excited to welcome ACC members to the 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia this October. Whether you’ve joined us before or this is your first time, we want to ensure your Annual Meeting experience meets all your needs. Here are a few tips and tricks to stay ahead of the curve and get the most out of your time in Philadelphia!

Get your hotel booked ASAP

Hotel blocks are now open! Stay close to the action with ACC negotiated rates from some of the best hotels in Philadelphia. Hotels include the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Loews Philadelphia, W Philadelphia, The Notary Hotel, Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, Palomar Philadelphia, Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, and more!
Rooms in each ACC hotel block are limited, and booking early equals a better chance of securing your first choice.
Please note: Hotel reservations are only possible once you register for the Annual Meeting. Once you register, you'll receive access and information to book our special rates. View more hotel details here.

Book Your Hotel

Plan your schedule

This year’s conference will be packed with several practical, interactive, and engaging learning formats such as Power Talks (TED-style Talks), roundtables, workshops, and panel discussions that will help you and your colleagues from around the world dig deep into critical substantive matters. View the 2025 program agenda to plan out your week.
We’re also excited to offer complimentary services to help you invest in your professional development. Sign up for a free career coaching session with experienced career coaches in a discreet setting or update your personal brand with a free, high-quality complimentary headshot. These will book up quickly, so make sure it’s part of your schedule before you arrive.

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Meet your networking goals

There are more than 30 hours of networking events to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and expand your network with the 2,000+ legal professionals in attendance. Find networking events that work for your schedule, and don’t be afraid to meet new people and connect – it’s one of the reasons we’re all here!
Pro tip >> Don't wait until you get to Philadelphia to start networking. Join the conversation in the official 2025 ACC Annual Meeting community to connect with fellow attendees, make plans to meet up in person in October, get tips and tricks from veteran attendees, and more. *Member log-in required.

Join the Conversation

Getting around Philadelphia

Hotel blocks are now open! Stay close to the action with ACC negotiated rates from some of the best hotels in Philadelphia. Hotels include The Marriott Downtown, Loews Philadelphia, W Philadelphia, The Notary Hotel, Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, Palomar Philadelphia, and many more!
Are you looking to explore Philadelphia while you’re here? Check out the Official Visitors Guide from the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, as well as its Discover Philadelphia web page for a complete list of things to do and where to eat in the city.
Pro tip >> Check out some of our favorite Discover Philadelphia resources:

Questions?

Can’t find the info you’re looking for? We’re here to help! Email us at [email protected] and we can help make sure you have the best Annual Meeting experience possible.