EFA conferences allow you to network with colleagues and develop professionally — a rare opportunity for solo entrepreneurs. Our conferences have attracted more than 200 editorial freelancers from across North America and abroad. And you don’t have to be a member to attend!
Virtual EFACON 2026
Register for the conference — taking place virtually June 26–June 27 — on the event website ($120 for members* | $165 for nonmembers).
*If you are a member of ACES, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, U.K. (CIEP), Editors Canada (EC), the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd), or the Professional Editor’s Guild, South Africa (PEG), look out for an email from (or contact) your respective organization for a member access code to receive a discount.
Sponsor the conference: Making use of an interactive virtual platform, the EFA’s 2026 virtual conference planning team is working intentionally to recreate the natural collaboration and interactions that exist in in-person formats. The event will include virtual meet-up opportunities, networking games, and the ability to chat with speakers and other guests in conference “hallways.” Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and email autumn.arnett@the-efa.org to preview our virtual conference space! All sponsors will receive recognition on the EFA’s social media channels and newsletters, and within the EFA’s online community platform.
EFACON 2026 will feature the following session tracks:
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- The Business of Freelancing
- Tips and Tricks
- For Writers
Check the event website for updates.
Mini EFACONs
Several times a year, in cities around the U.S., the EFA hosts themed one-day in-person conferences. At these fun and informative events, you’ll get to network face to face with your fellow freelancers while learning from experts and innovators in editing, freelancing, and related fields.
Registration for each Mini EFACON is $119 for non-members, $99 for EFA members, and $29 for students. The schedule includes several educational sessions and a vibrant social event.
