A.a. world conference 2025 tickets price
AA World Convention: A Celebration of Recovery, Hope, and Community
Updated: December 9, 2024
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The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) World Convention is one of the most significant events in the recovery world. Every two years, thousands of individuals from all walks of life come together to celebrate sobriety, share stories of personal growth, and honor the enduring spirit of the AA program. Whether you’ve been sober for decades, are just beginning your journey, or have friends and
family
involved in recovery, the AA World Convention offers a unique space for connection, reflection, and hope.
What is the AA World Convention?
The AA World Convention is a
global
gathering of Alcoholics Anonymous members and supporters that takes place every two years. It is an event where AA members and their families and friends unite to celebrate sobriety milestones, learn from each other, and share their experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. The convention typically spans several days, with numerous activities, workshops, meetings, and celebrations aimed at fostering recovery and community. The event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about AA, regardless of
The 2025 International Convention
What is the Convention Campus?
The 2025 International Convention will take place on what we are calling the Convention Campus. Maps will be available in our mobile app and program materials.
Have A.A. International Conventions been held in Canada before?
Yes. There have been International Conventions in Toronto (1965), Montreal (1985), and Toronto (2005). As you may know, the Responsibility Statement was adopted at the 1965 International Convention in Toronto.
When will registration and hotel information be available?
We will be providing more information about registration and housing in June 2024. Actual registration site links, forms, and hotel booking links will be communicated to the Fellowship in early September of 2024.
How much is the registration fee to attend the 2025 International Convention?
The General Service Board has approved the 2025 International Convention fee so that when registration opens in September of 2024, it will cost $160.00 (USD) per person. A few months leading up to convention, the price will increase to $185.00 (USD), where it will remain that price for those registering on site when the convent
A+A 2025: Trade Fair and Congress
A+A is the world's largest and most important event when it comes to
safety, security and health at work
and will next take place in Düsseldorf
from 4-7 November 2025
.
The trade fair focuses on innovations and presents new products and solutions that help to make the
world of work
safer, more efficient and healthier. New approaches and technologies that are applied across the industry can ensure better
occupational health
and safety and
occupational safety
. A+A is also the largest platform for workwear and corporate fashion.
Together with the
International Congress for Occupational Safety and Health
, which is organised by the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit (Basi) e.V. (Federal Association for Safety and Health at Work) and takes place at the same time, the trade fair covers all aspects of a holistic prevention culture, from occupational health management and personal protection to workplace design and occupational safety management.
Can I Attend the 2025 AA International Convention in Vancouver If I Have a DUI?
The 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from
July 2nd to July 5th 2025
. Approximately 48,000 people from more than 80 countries are expected to attend the event, which will be the largest convention or meeting ever held in the city with a footprint that will span both the Vancouver Convention Center and the BC Place Stadium. The 2020 International AA Convention in Detroit was canceled due to COVID-19, so many people are particularly excited about the 2025 Convention in Vancouver.
Driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is now a serious crime in Canada punishable by up to ten years in prison. Consequently,
Americans who plan to attend the Vancouver AA Convention in 2025 may be at substantial risk of a border denial if they have ever been convicted of DUI in the past!
Other offenses related to drinking and driving can also be problematic at the Canadian border, such as misdemeanor DWI, OVI, OUI, wet reckless driving, dry reckless driving, dangerous driving, careless driving, negligent driving, and physical control wh