2027 ACJS Annual Meeting

Join us for the ACJS 64th Annual Meeting, March 30- April 3, 2027, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL. ACJS President David Myers is excited to bring you a content-rich program from the theme “Criminal Justice Leadership: Forging Stronger Connections Between Research, Education, & Practice”. We seek to bring together scholars, educators, and practitioners to explore how leadership can bridge longstanding gaps across the criminal justice landscape and in higher education. As our discipline evolves in response to new social challenges, technological advancements, and policy demands, effective leadership is essential in aligning scientific research with real-world application. By fostering evidence-based dialogue and researcher-practitioner partnerships, this conference will highlight the importance of collaboration in developing informed, ethical, and forward-thinking approaches to criminal justice, while cultivating leaders who can navigate, motivate, and unify others toward continuous learning and successful outcomes for individuals and their communities. The Annual Meeting, set in Orlando, FL, from March 30-April 3, 2027, will combine a strong academic emphasis with professional development in a family-friendly, island-inspired atmosphere, creating an engaging environment that encourages connection, innovation, and the meaningful exchange of ideas among participants.

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Submission Deadline preferred: September 25, 2026
Final Deadline: October 9, 2026

To submit an abstract, please use the dropdown menu above to select a submission form to complete.

Download the 2027 Schedule-at-a-Glance.

Early Bird registration is available through February 12. To register for the Annual Meeting, click here.

Click here for the reservation link to the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.

Interested in becoming an Exhibitor or Sponsor for the ACJS 64th Annual Meeting? View the 2027 Annual Meeting Media Kit.