The ABCA hosts the World's Largest Baseball Convention each January with nearly 8,000 coaches and over 350 exhibiting companies as part of the ABCA Trade Show. The Convention features more than 60 clinics on a variety of baseball topics. In addition to the nearly 25 General Session clinics, there are Expo Theater presentations from ABCA Partners and Trade Show exhibitors as well as the Youth Coaches Session with content tailored specifically coaches of youth-level players up to age 14. Additionally, the Convention features several coaching workshops, panel discussions and Question & Answer forums. Clinic topics include pitching, hitting, fielding, strength & conditioning, team building, practice organization, motivation & more! The convention also includes divisional and committee meetings, award celebrations, Hot Stove Sessions, networking socials and other special events.
For a full history of past Convention locations, visit About the ABCA.
2025 ABCA Convention January 2-5, 2025 - Washington, D.C. Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center
2026 ABCA Convention January 8-11, 2026 - Columbus, Ohio Greater Columbus Convention Center
2027 ABCA Convention January 7-10, 2027 - Chicago, Illinois McCormick Place (Marriott/Hyatt Hotels)
2028 ABCA Convention January 6-9, 2028 - Nashville, Tennessee Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
