International expansion
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An AA meeting
The World Service Meeting (WSM), established in 1969, is a biennial international forum where AA delegates from around the world exchange ideas and experiences on carrying the message of recovery. Held in various global cities, the WSM focuses on sharing strategies to help alcoholics in different countries and languages.[43]
Today, A.A. is present in approximately 180 nations worldwide. By 2018, AA had 2,087,840 members and 120,300 AA groups worldwide.[42] There are AA meetings in Beijing, China.[44]
In July 2024, AA launched its first UK-wide advertising campaign with a unique approach—no logos, phone numbers, or links—focusing on subtle messaging like "You Are not Alone" and "Alcohol isn’t the Answer." The campaign, created by The Raised Eyebrow Society, aims to attract people struggling with alcohol without violating AA’s principles of anonymity and non-promotion.[45]
AA will celebrate its 100th anniversary meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2035. The international convention is anticipated to attract tens of thousands of attendees to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.[46]