Conference Planning Committee
2021 ACS Data Users Conference
2019 ACS Data Users Conference
2017 ACS Data Users Conference
2015 ACS Data Users Conference
2014 ACS Data Users Conference
2014 ACS Workshop: Benefits and Challenges of the ACS
Sessions at Professional Meetings
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We are currently reviewing abstract submissions for the next ACS Data Users Conference, to be held on May 16-18, 2023. Registration will open in March.
We are planning a hybrid event that will include in-person, plenary sessions on May 16 in Washington, DC (livestreamed) followed by virtual breakout sessions with remote attendees on May 17-18.
The conference will bring together ACS data users and U.S. Census Bureau staff to share information about key ACS data issues and applications. The conference will include:
Registration for the conference will be free for all participants. Presentations at the event will cover a broad range of topics related to ACS data, such as:
Accuracy of ACS data
Developing estimates and projections using ACS Data
Using the ACS to measure trends over time
ACS data for rural and tribal communities
Innovations in visualizing/mapping ACS data
Using the ACS to measure the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
ACS methods and survey design
Using the ACS for housing analyses
Using the ACS to study community health issues
Aggregating ACS data to create effective user-defined areas
Advancing equity and inclusion with ACS data
Utility of the ACS for businesses, government agencies, media, and non-profits
Combining ACS with other survey or administrative data
Using the ACS for emergency response
Policy applications based on ACS data
If you have questions about the ACS Conference, please contact Diana Elliott (delliott@prb.org) or Mark Mather (mmather@prb.org).