The ACSO Annual Conference gathers together 250-300 orchestra professionals and leaders from California and the Western U.S. to learn from thought-leaders, experts, and one another. Attendees explore our industry’s big-picture trends and opportunities, while also brushing up on practical orchestra and nonprofit management skills.
The conference includes plenary sessions with keynote speaker, breakout sessions, peer forums, networking events, and more. Sessions focus on the vital issues facing orchestras today, such as strategic audience building, strengthening the business model, building community partnerships, growing the leadership and governance pipeline, raising contributed revenue, innovations in inclusive programming, and embracing technology.
To revisit over 50 years of past conferences, view the Past ACSO Conferences Program Archive.
Below are a selection of photos from the 2025 ACSO Annual Conference in San Francicso. To enjoy more photos, check out the 2024 Conference Digital Photo Album.
Save the Date! 2025 ACSO Annual Conference in Costa Mesa
Save the Date for the 2025 ACSO Annual Conference in Costa Mesa (August 7-9) at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, hosted by the Pacific Symphony.
More information is coming soon. Registration opens in early May.
To make sure you are ready when registration opens, we strongly encourage you to log into your ACSO account now to confirm your membership status and to update your contact information. ACSO Members get the lowest registration prices, so make sure your membership is active and accurate! Contact office@acso.org if you are not sure of your login credentials or if you have any questions about your membership.